ISA Certified Tree Climber

The ISA Certified Tree Climber program is available in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese and is designed for those who often climb trees as part of their job in the tree care industry. 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. More information about eligibility and certification requirements, as well as enrollment fees and conditions, are also included in this guide. ISA Certifed Tree Climber Credential Holder Information ISA Certified Tree Climber certification is valid for three years. To retain certification after each three-year period, an ISA Certified Tree Climber must recertify. Notify ISA promptly if your contact information changes. The ISA Certification Program offers two methods of recertification. The first method is to retake and pass the certification exam again. The second option is to accumulate at least 15 continuing education units (CEUs) over the three-year certification period that relates to the exam outline for the program. Regardless of the method, in order to recertify, credential holders must also provide: Proof of completion of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid; Proof of completion of a physical (practice) aerial rescue; and Pay associated recertification fees (fee structure and other information is included in the program guide). Candidates and credential holders understand and agree to comply to a Code of Ethics.