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Certified Arborist
Arborist Exam Cliff Notes
& Refresher course
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Today
ISA Website Certification Tab
Certified Arborist test requirements
Go through many of the domains.
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Why is Certification Important
Continued professional development
Tool to assist employers both in training
personnel and selecting new employees
Gives public the opportunity to make an
informed selection of knowledgeable services
Identification – (Professional standards) Build’s self esteem
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Six ISA Credentials
International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Arborist
Certified Arborist Utility Specialist Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist
Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist
Classroom and field test
Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist
Board Certified Master Arborist
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Application Process
http://www.isa-arbor.com/
http://www.isa-arbor.com
Certification tab
Paper or Computer based tests Paper – Schedule on website
Results in 4 weeks
Computer – Go to a testing facility
Results instantly, but an extra fee
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Application Form
Application form
Experience and education
Important in determining if you qualify.
3 years of related plant, landscaping, tree work
experience. Formal education can substitute for some
of the experience requirement.
Fee
ISA determines if you are qualified to sit for the
test.
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Ten Domains
Soil Management – 9%
Tree Identification &
Selection – 11%
Installation andEstablishment – 8%
Safe Work Practices-
11% Tree Biology- 11%
Pruning – 12%
Diagnosis & Treatment-
9%
Urban Forestry- 7%
Tree Protection and
Preservation - 11%
Tree Risk Mgmt – 11%
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The Test
200 multiple choice questions over the 10 focus areasor domains. Each question has 4 choices, and onlyone is correct.
Trees are referred to by both scientific and commonnames.
3 ½ hours to complete the test.
Passing score is 72%
Domains are weighted. Average of the ten domainswill not be equal to the overall score.
Given several locations in southeast.
Lanier Tech on August 15.
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Day of the Exam
You know more than
you realize
Don’t get exam brain
freeze!
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Taking the Test
Test Taking Tips
Rest
Plenty of time to arrive at site
and to take test
Study over time, don’t cramthe night before
Answer questions you know
first, then go back to others
Don’t over -think the question
Bring picture ID and pencils
to the exam site.
Retake Opportunities
If you do not achieve an
overall passing score, you
must retake the entire exam.
One time for FREE within 1
year.
$75.00 for each additional
retake.
$100 ADDITIONAL FEE
for computer based exam
retake.
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Additional Points
Tests are available in
English and Spanish
Challenge your grade
and request a regrade.
$35.00 charge.
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Continuing Education Units
RecertificationValid for 3 years from passing date.
30 continuing education units (CEUs) and pay the re-certification fee.
June or December. ISA will notify you 1 month prior.
How do I earn credits?
Classes like this one
Georgia Urban Forestry meetings and conferences
Website and Podcasts
Arborist News – Read an article and take a test for CEUs Other educational meetings
Teach others and submit the course outline
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Study Resources
Arborist News
Smart Phone Apps (both are Free!)
LeafSnap – Tree ID quizzes
TreeBook – Tree Identification, info by species,
Plant families, and glossary
http://www.isa-arbor.com
Podcasts
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ArborPod
ISA has entertaining and informative free podcasts
that are updated regularly
Available to download or listen to online for FREE.
Subscribe to the podcast and be notified by email oryour phone when a new one is available.
Earn CEUs.
Podcasts – Detective Dendro Climbing and Rigging
Science of Arboriculture
Arbor views
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