Georgia Arborist Association, Inc. upcoming events

[Spanish] Tree climber academy, Academia de trepadores (March 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Academia de Trepadores

4 cursos de dia completo

marzo-junio 2026

miembros de GAA: $250 academia completa

miembros del publico: $350 academia completa

evento en español

27 de marzo Curso 1: RCP y primeros auxilios para arboristas, seguridad eléctrica, introducción a las cuerdas | viernes 27 de marzo, 2026 | 178 Sams St. Decatur, Ga 30030

18 de abril Curso 2: Rescate aéreo| sabado 18 de abril, 2026 | E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States

08 de mayo Curso 3: Nudos, cuerdas, aparejos y seguridad | viernes 08 de mayo, 2026 | Legacy Park, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States

TBD Curso 4: Día de la prueba de evaluación física

Esta academia está diseñada para ayudar a los trepadores de árboles actuales a cumplir los requisitos necesarios para el examen ISA Certified Tree Climber Specialist y adquirir un mayor conocimiento sobre la trepa técnica de árboles. Cada curso está diseñado para cumplir uno de los requisitos de cualificación. El último curso de la academia es un día de examen en el que los examinadores actuales de la ISA evaluarán a los candidatos siguiendo las directrices prácticas de la ISA.

El programa ISA Certified Tree Climber es la única certificación global de trepadores en toda la industria que evalúa conocimientos y habilidades frente a estándares aceptados internacionalmente relacionados con habilidades y prácticas laborales seguras. Como parte integral de su trayectoria profesional, ser un profesional en trepa de árboles certificado por la ISA le permite demostrar sus competencias como trepador y demonstrar su pasión continua por el aprendizaje y el desarrollo en esta industria.

Para ser elegible para el examen, debe tener lo siguiente:

1.) Dieciocho meses de experiencia en escalada en arboricultura

2.) Capacitación actual en rescate aéreo físico (práctica), RCP y primeros auxilios

En esta guía del programa se encuentra disponible toda la información para solicitantes, candidatos y titulares de credenciales.

Las partes interesadas deben solicitar y aplicar para presentar el examen de Escalador Certificado de Árboles de la ISA a través de https://www.isa-arbor.com/

Convertirse en candidato para una certificación de la ISA es un proceso de dos pasos a través de tu cuenta en línea MyISA.

Primero, aplica en línea o envía una solicitud completada.
Cuando recibas la notificación de que tu solicitud ha sido aprobada, podrás inscribirte a través de tu cuenta en el sitio web para presentar el examen.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tree Climber's Academy

4 full-day courses

March-June 2026

GAA members: $250 full academy

Members of the public: $350 full academy

this is Spanish language event

Course 1: CPR and First Aid for Arborists, Electrical Safety, Intro to Ropes

Fri March 27, 2026 | 178 Sams St. Decatur, Ga 30030

Course 2: Aerial Rescue | Sat April 18, 2026 | E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm, 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States

Course 3: Knots, Ropes, Rigging, and Safety | Friday May 08, 2026 | Legacy Park, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States

Course 4: Physical Evaluation Test Day

TBD

This Spanish language academy is designed to help current tree climbers meet the pre-requisite qualifications needed for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Specialist exam and gain further understanding about technical tree climbing . Each course is designed to meet one of the qualification needs. The last course of the academy is an exam day where current ISA tree climber examiners will asses testers following the ISA practicum guidelines.

The ISA Certified Tree Climber program is the only global, industry-wide climber certification to test knowledge and skills against internationally accepted standards related to skill and safe work practices. As an integral part of a career journey, being an ISA Certified Tree Climber allows you to show your competencies as a professional climber and ignites a continued passion for learning and development in this industry. To be eligible for the exam, you must have the following:

Eighteen months of climbing experience in arboriculture
Current training in a physical (practice) aerial rescue, CPR, and First Aid

Important applicant, candidate and credential holder information is available on this program guide.

Interested parties must still request and apply to take the ISA certified Tree Climber exam via https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/

Becoming a candidate for an ISA certification is a two-step process through your online MyISA Dashboard.

1. First, apply online or submit a completed application.

2. When you receive notice that your application is approved, you may then enroll through your website account to take an exam.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Training (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

TCIA ASTI Electrical Hazard Awareness Program Training

June 25, 2026

Vermeer Southeast
1320 Gresham Rd.
Marietta, Georgia

8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
8 ISA + CTSP CEUs for in person and 2 additional CEU opportunities for online course.

Why EHAP?

EHAP will augment your work in three areas:

OSHA Safety Requirements

EHAP helps you meet the OSHA 1910.269 safety standard, which requires:

Employer-certified training
Employers must certify that employees who work 10 feet or closer to energized conductors are trained in the special hazards involved in such work.
On-the-job training and verification
Employers must verify through documented, on-the-job training and verification that these employees have the skills necessary to perform line-clearance job tasks safely.

EHAP must be used in combination with documented on-the-job skills training and verification to meet OSHA 1910.269 requirements.

ANSI Safety Requirements
The ANSI Z133.1 safety standard for arboricultural operations requires all employees be trained to recognize electrical hazards. EHAP training meets the ANSI Z133.1 training requirement. All the content related to electrical hazards in the Z133 is included in the EHAP course.) The ANSI Z 133 Safety Standard is available for purchase separately.

Storm Cleanup
EHAP is often required by the US Army Corps of Engineers in order to qualify for storm-related clean-ups. They have recognized the importance of the EHAP training program dating back to Hurricane Katrina.

This course includes a full-day, in person training with a qualified instructor AND a virtual self-paced instruction. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

About the instructor: Jeff Inman

Jeff Inman: Risk Manager and Academy Director at Truetimber Arborists

Jeff Inman is a dedicated husband, father, and the Risk Manager and Academy Director for Truetimber Arborists. As an ISA Climber Specialist and certified Arborist, TRAQ, and TCIA CTSP, Jeff is passionate about climbing, continuous learning, and professional growth in the arboriculture industry.

Aerial Rescue Training (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

ASTI Aerial Rescue Training

June 26th 2026
Vermeer Southeast
1320 Gresham Rd.
Marietta, Georgia

8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.

8 ISA + CTSP CEUs for in person and 2 additional CEU opportunities for online course.

When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond an emergency could develop any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react.

TCIA’s Aerial Rescue Training Program helps you protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA.

Prepare for your Certified Tree Worker Exam with Aerial Rescue Training. Provided at a discounted rate in partnership with the TCIA's Arborist Safety Training Institute (ASTI).

This course includes a full-day, in person training with a qualified instructor AND a virtual self-paced instruction. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Climbers must bring own gear, wear all necessary PPE and be able to access the tree and ascend/descend without assistance.

About the instructor:

Jeff Inman: Risk Manager and Academy Director at Truetimber Arborists

Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION QUALIFICATION

Skidaway Island State Park

52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411

July 15-16, 2026

9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

11.5 CEUs applied for

The threat wildfire poses to residents increases everyday as more communities are built in natural areas. Recent fire seasons have seen increasing property loss and death associated with wildfire. We know that it is not a question of if a fire will start, but when.

The Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ), developed by Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Chapter ISA, expands the reach of the state forestry agency’s wildfire prevention messaging while equipping certified arborists with another tool in their tool box to meet client needs.

As professionals who have daily interaction with the public, arborists can help reduce wildfire risk and protect lives, homes and landscapes. When homes and their surrounding property are protected, ecosystem benefits are protected as well.

The Partnership:

The GAA will provide education and credentialing to their membership. The Georgia Forestry Commission and trained instructors from the GAA will provide expertise in fire behavior, wildfire prevention, home ignition zone, fire-resistance species, and arboriculture. Instructors for the WRRQ courses offered by the GAA are composed of a cadre of experts.

The Qualification:

As an ISA Certified Arborist, have you considered how your skills and experience can improve the safety and quality of tree care to protect people and ecosystems from wildfire? Becoming Wildfire Risk Assessment Qualified will increase your knowledge on how to evaluate and mitigate property from the threat of wildfire, allowing you to provide that service to clients and constituents.

The Course:

Explore how wildfire moves through a landscape and learn to identify mitigation options that can be recommended or performed on client properties to reduce the risk of loss from wildfire. This course will incorporate classroom sessions and conduct field exercise on homes near the training center with 11.5 CEUs applied to your ISA Certified Arborist credential. A written exam and field test must be successfully passed to gain the qualification. Total course time is 16 hours.

Registration Cost:

$250 GAA Members
$300 Non-members

Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and all necessary course materials will be provided. A certificate and patch will be presented upon completion of course and successful passing of the exam, given on the final day of the course.

Hotel Block:

GAA has a room block at the Tru by Hilton Savannah Midtown, 77 W Fairmont Ave, Savannah, GA 31406.

Use this link for to get a room for $129 (plus tax per room per night).

Georgia Arborist Asn

Make your reservations before June 14, 2026.

Category Climb (Bilingual) (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Category Climb: Scenario based climbing course

English AND Spanish

Friday July 24th, 2026

Legacy Park Decatur

500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

8am-5pm

$250 public

$150 GAA members

20 spots available

This course is an opportunity for workers to sharpen their climbing skills from secured entry to descent, you will be trained on various methods, scenarios, and proper practices in tree climbing.

Recommended for climbers with 18 months+ experience

This is NOT a beginner's course

Scenarios covered:

- Work Climb

- Throwline

- Aerial Rescue

- Open Ascent

- Belayed Speed

- SRS

- MRS

- Gear Check