The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) is a voluntary qualification program designed to train and assess candidates in the specialized field of arboriculture. When a professional earns the ISA TRAQ credential, they are recognized by their peers and the public as a tree care professional who has specialized knowledge in tree risk assessment. To earn the qualification, eligible candidates must complete a two-day training course and successfully pass both a comprehensive written assessment and a performance-based assessment. To maintain the qualification, credential holders must retrain and retest every five years.\
The program offers tree care professionals the opportunity to learn a standardized, systematic process for assessing tree risk and providing information to tree owners and risk managers when making decisions that will promote the safety of people and property and enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified professionals:
Eligibility can be met in Ohio by having earned one of the following credentials or designations:
