2013 Arborists' Certification Preparation Course
The Arborist's Certification Preparation Course will be for 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on February 6, 2013 .
- Who Should Attend?
- ISA Test
- Certification Requirements
- Why You Should Become Certified
- Registration
- Course Schedule
- Cost
- CEUs
- The Teaching Team
- Class Attendance Certificate
- No Warranty
- View photos from our Courses
Download
the Registration Form
This course requires a minimum of 40 people to attend.
Who Should Attend?
The course is designed to assist individuals preparing for the ISA certification examination for arborists or tree workers. Others may wish to take this course to update their knowledge in tree care and management while obtaining their ISA CEU(s) or hours. Also, Golf Course Superintendent CEUs will be offered.
ISA Test
The cost of taking the test is NOT included in the course registration. Most tests are given between May and November in Southern California. Normally, there is a May test in San Diego. You may go to one of the many computer test centers and take the test there. Your test results are immediately available.
Certification Requirements
How do I become a Certified Arborist? To apply for certification, you must have three years of practical experience in tree care or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in arboriculture or a related field, plus one year of practical experience. Also acceptable is an associate’s degree in arboriculture along with two years of practical experience.
Why You Should Become Certified
- In a recent survey of 16,000 arborists, it was reported that arborists in the 20-40 age group had a significantly higher income if they were ISA Certified Arborists.
- ISA Certified Arborists are now required in many municipal, state and federal contracts.
- Many developers,
property managers, landscape architects and golf course superintendents
write specifications requiring ISA Certified Arborists and ISA Tree Workers Certification.
Many commercial tree care companies, municipalities and utilities require ISA Certified Arborist credentials. - Knowledgeable people are beginning to demand ISA Certification for Arborists.
Registration
A check, money order or cash will be accepted. All checks should be made payable to Ted Stamen and must accompany each registration form. No purchase orders will be accepted. Registration is final. No refunds will be given. Each registrant will receive a written confirmation. Ted Stamen reserves the right to cancel this course and return registration fees without penalties. A minimum of 40 students is required for this course. Certificates of Completion will be presented at the end of the course. Registration must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2013, or will be subject to a $50.00 late fee charge. For further information, call or fax Ted Stamen at (949) 454-2409 or FAX (949) 454-2429.
Arborists' Course Schedule
2013 Arborists' Certification Preparation Course |
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All Wednesday Evenings, 6:30
- 9:30 p.m. |
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Class |
Topics |
Chapters |
Speakers |
Dates |
| 1 | Tree Selection |
6 | T. Stamen | Feb 6 |
| Tree Installation & Establishment | 7 | |||
| 2 | Tree Biology | 1 | B. Pilz | Feb 13 |
| 3 | Arboriculture and the Law |
12 | R. Stamen |
Feb 20 |
| Urban Forestry | 14 | R. Matranga | ||
| 4 | Water Management | 4 | B. Pilz | Feb 27 |
| Tree Nutrition & Fertilization | 5 | |||
| 5 | Tree Assessment and Risk Management |
12 | E. Area | Mar 6 |
| Trees and Construction | 13 | |||
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS MARCH 13 |
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| 6 | Tree Identification |
2 |
B. Pilz | Mar 20 |
| Tree/Soil Science | 3 | |||
| 7 | Diagnosis & Plant Disorders | 10 | S. Sims | Mar 27 |
| 8 | Plant Health Care | 11 | S. Sims | Apr 3 |
| 9 | Climbing and Working in Trees | 16 | R. Bennett | Apr 10 |
| Tree Support and Lightning Protection | 9 | |||
| 10 | Tree Pruning | 8 |
R. Matranga | Apr 17 |
| Tree Work Safety | 15 | |||
Single Session
Register at the door. The cost is $90 per session (excludes $90 study guide).The Teaching Team
Ted Stamen, WE-1639A
Program Coordinator
ISA Certified Arborist
Mission Viejo, CA
Ted Stamen is an ISA Certified Arborist, horticulturist, educator and consultant. He has conducted Certified Arborist training programs and has spoken before many national organizations on arboriculture, landscape maintenance and preventing costly landscape lawsuits. Ted retired from the University of California, where he was an urban horticulture advisor for almost 20 years. He is now a freelance arboriculture and horticulture consultant and educator. (See full bio)
Ernest Area, WE-1634A
Landscape Manager
ISA Certified Arborist
City of Seal Beach, CA
Ernest has worked for the City of Hemet, CA as Streets & Parks Manager. He has worked in the private sector for the past ten years for national companies such as ValleyCrest while privately consulting as well. Ernest is currently employed with the City of Seal Beach where he is responsible for the management of the City's Urban Forest.
Robert T. Bennett, WE-3724A
Consultant
ISA Certified Arborist
WC ISA Certified Tree Worker, WC-829
Robert is the owner of a tree care company. He is an expert climber and is a national and international tree climbing judge. He also assists Mt. San Antonio College as a visiting Arboriculture instructor. His practical expertise is highly valued by all.
Ron Matranga, WE-0728B
Consultant
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
San Diego, CA
Ron has been in the tree care industry for over 24 years and is a leader in the San Diego area arboriculture industry. He is a Board-Certified Master Arborist, consultant and expert witness. He has testified in court on a number of tree cases and manages tree crews on a daily basis. He is on the Board of Directors of the Professional Tree Care Assn. of San Diego. Ron has spoken to garden clubs, nursery professionals and other tree-related organizations about various aspects of arboriculture. Because of Ron’s achievements and experience with residential, commercial, and historical trees and sites, he offers a professional point of view while understanding the practical needs of a field arborist.
Bob Pilz, WE-9676A
Consultant, Turf and Trees
ISA Certified Arborist
California State University, Fullerton
Bob has many years of teaching and field experience. He is a
graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, majoring in Horticulture
with an emphasis in Landscape Management. For 12 years, Bob has
been the landscape services supervisor for California State
University, Fullerton.
Susan Sims, WE-0286B
Arborist and Horticulturalist
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
Sims Tree Health Specialists
Pedley, CA
Susan is an Agricultural Biologist, California Licensed Agricultural Advisor and Applicator. She recently became a California Urban Forester. Susan received her education at Cal Poly, Pomona in agriculture biology, plant pathology, soil science and ornamental horticulture. Sims Tree Health Specialists, owned by Susan and her husband, Gary, performs consulting, diagnoses, reports and treatment services.
Randall S. Stamen, WE-1644A
Attorney at Law
ISA Certified Arborist
Riverside, CA
Randy graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. degree in social ecology, and received his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. He is the author of California Arboriculture Law, the first book written to help arborists and others in the green industry understand California law as it pertains to trees. The majority of Randy’s law practice involves the development of litigation prevention measures for green industry businesses, arborists, pest control advisors, homeowners’ associations and property owners. Randy also lectures throughout the United States on the topic of landscape liability.
Pam Stamen
Registration Coordinator
Pam is retired from the County of Riverside where she was a Senior Real Property Agent buying land, roads, overpasses and buildings for County and CalTrans projects. Since retiring, she has worked with Ted on numerous consulting projects, courses and seminars.
Class
Attendance Certificate
Each student receives a class certificate showing that he/she attended the Certification Preparation Course.
No
Warranty
Neither Ted Stamen nor any instructor warrants that a participant will pass all or part of the ISA certification exams.