CAT Certified Arborist Training Course (6 Classes)

Start
March 05, 2021
8:00 AM
End
April 09, 2021
Location
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Spaces left
8

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

*MEMBER Full Registration (4-6 Days) – $395.00
*Includes ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide
*NON-Member Full Registration (4-6 Days) – $425.00
*Includes ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide
1 Day (Member) – $95.00
1 Day (Non-Member) – $125.00
2 Days (Member) – $190.00
2 Days (Non-Member) – $220.00
3 Days (Member) – $285.00
3 Days (Non-Member) – $315.00

Registration is closed

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

2021 Certified Arborist Training and Review
a 6-Class Course designed to prepare tree-care industry workers for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam

SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY

3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd

Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Registration Now Open!

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Training Class Dates:

Friday, March 5, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Friday, March 12, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Friday, March 19, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Friday, March 26, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Friday, April 2, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Friday, April 9, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)

Exam Date:

April 10, 2021

Agenda: (Download the agenda here)

2021 Arizona Certified Arborist Training (CAT) Class: 6 Fridays, 8:00am – 3:00pm

Date and Time	Topics	Chapters	Presenters
March 5
8am-9am	Overview and Exam Prep Planning		David Mikulak
9:15am-10:30 am	Plant ID, Taxonomy, Nomenclature	Chapter #1	David Mikulak
10:45am-12:15	Tree Biology	Chapter #2	David Mikulak
12:15pm-1:15pm	Lunch on Your Own
1:15pm-2:45pm	Pruning and ANSI Standards	Chapter #8	Richard Adkins
2:45pm-3:00pm	Questions

March 12
8am-9:30am	Tree Selection	Chapter #6	BenjaminPendleton
9:45-11:15am	Tree Planting & Installation	Chapter #7	BenjaminPendleton
11:15-12:15	Lunch
12:15-1:30pm	Trees and Construction	Chapter #13	Roy Maxey
1:45-3:00pm	Urban Forestry	Chapter#14	BenjaminPendleton

March 19
8:00-9:30am	Soil	Chapter#3	Tom Ellis
9:45-11:15am	Water Management	Chapter #4	Tom Ellis
11:15-11:30am	Questions/Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
11:30-12:30pm	Lunch on Your Own
12:30-2:00pm	Tree Nutrition & Fertilizing	Chapter #5	Tom Ellis
2:00pm-3:00pm	Review and Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
	Send Home Practice Exam #1
March 26
8:00-9:30am	Tree/Plant Health Care	Chapter #11	Dave Mikulak
9:45-11:15am	Tree Problems & Diagnosis	Chapter #10	Dave Mikulak
11:15-11:30am	Questions/Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
11:30-12:30	Lunch on your own
12:30-2:00pm	Tree Assessment & Risk Mgmt.	Chapter #12	Rick Robinson
2:00-3:00pm	Review and Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
	Send Home Practice Exam #2
April 2
8:00-9:30am	Tree Worker Safety	Chapter#15	Scott Cosgrove
9:45-11:15am	Working in Trees	Chapter #16	Scott Cosgrove
11:15-11:30am	Questions/Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
11:30-12:30pm	Lunch on your own
12:30-2:00pm	Tree Support & Lightning Protection	Chapter #9	Roy Maxey
2:00-3:00pm	Review and Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak

April 9
8:00-9:30am	Arborist Jeopardy Round 1		David Mikulak
9:45-11:15am	Arborist Jeopardy Round 2		David Mikulak
11:15-11:30am	Questions/Discussion/Recap		David Mikulak
11:30-12:30pm	Lunch on your own
12:30-3:00pm	Double Jeopardy and Dismissal		David Mikulak

What is Certified Arborist Training (CAT)?
The Certified Arborist Training Course is a series of classes designed to prepare students to take the ISA Certified Arborist exam. It is also an excellent introduction to the field of arboriculture, as well as a great review for industry professions. The course is open to all students. CEU's are offered for Certified Arborists.

What will I learn?
Classes cover all chapters in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.

What materials do I need?

The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is included with your Full Registration. (All Daily Registrants are required to provide their own ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide, and may purchase with from ACTC for $75.)

What is the cost of the CAT Program series?

Full Registration fee for the 6-week CAT program is $395.
Non-members pay the annual membership fee in addition to the registration fee.

What if I am unable to attend all 6 classes? Daily Registration is available. Non-members pay the annual membership fee in addition to the registration fee. The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is not included in the daily registration. Daily registrants are required to provide their own ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide. The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide may be purchased through your CAT Registration, or from the ISA Online Store.

When do I need to register for the CAT classes?
Registration will be open soon.

More Info on the ISA CAT Exam: Call ISA for more details at 217-355-9411.

The ISA requires a minimum of 3 years documented field experience before taking the Certified Arborist exam.
The ACTC/CAT Program series does not include the exam registration and exam fee.
ACTC is not responsible for your CAT exam registration.
The Certified Arborist Exam is proctored by the ISA.
To take the exam, individuals must be registered directly with the ISA at least 3 weeks prior to the exam to be eligible for testing.
The ISA Certified Arborist Exam also requires a fee to be paid directly to the ISA.
Please review the qualifications for taking the exam at http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx
Call ISA for more details at 217-355-9411.