International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Arborist Exam Review
The status of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is becoming vital to those green industry professionals involved in tree care. More job positions and commercial and municipal contracts are requiring that a candidate either hold or attain ISA Certified Arborist status. In an effort to improve the industry and assist those interested in becoming an ISA Certified Arborist, the Community Tree Council of St. Charles is sponsoring this instructional review as a preparation tool for the exam. The review will be instructed by ISA Certified Arborists providing students the opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals.
2013 NEW class format
The new format covers all 10 domains of the ISA Certified Arborist exam and 15 chapters of the Certification Study Guide in a two-day review. Due to the condensed format, it is strongly encouraged that participants review the Certification Study Guide before class. The study guide is an additional cost of $114.95 ($79.95 member price) and must be purchased through ISA. Call the ISA office at 888-472-8733 to order your copy (order #P1537) or visit their website.
Schedule
Thursday, August 8, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m.
8:00 Check-in
8:30 Tree biology, Chapter 1
10:30 Break
10:45 Identification and selection, Chapters 2, 6
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Soil, water management, fertility, Chapters 3, 4, 5
2:15 Break
2:30 Installation and establishment, Chapters 7, 9
3:30 Questions and answers
Friday, August 9, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m.
8:00 Pruning, Chapter 8
9:00 Diagnosis and treatment, Chapters 10, 11
10:30 Break
10:45 Tree risk management, Chapter 12
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Tree protection, Chapter 13
1:15 Urban forestry, Chapter 14
1:45 Break
2:00 Safe work practices, Chapters 15, 16
3:30 Questions and answers
Location
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Road
Kirkwood MO 63122
Exam review instructors
Perry Eckhardt, Missouri Department of Conservation | Mark Grueber, Missouri Department of Conservation | Scott Killpack, University of Missouri Extension | Jim Mitchell, Arbor Logic of Missouri
Contact Mark Grueber, 314-301-1506 x 2236 with arborist examination questions.
Arborist exam
The ISA Certified Arborist Exam will be offered on Saturday, August 10, beginning with an 8:00 a.m.check-in. The exam requires a separate registration and fee paid to ISA.
Exam review supported by funding from the Community Tree Council in partnership with the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.