CAT Certified Arborist Training Courses
2022 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
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Training Class Dates:
- Friday, March 4, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
- Friday, March 11, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
- Friday, March 18, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
- Friday, March 25, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
- Friday, April 1, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
- Friday, April 8, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
Exam Date:
April 9, 2022
Agenda:
2022 Arizona Certified Arborist Training (CAT) Class: 6 Fridays, 8:00am – 3:00pm
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Date and Time
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Topics
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Chapters
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Presenters
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March 4
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8am-9am
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Overview and Exam Prep Planning
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David Mikulak
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9:15am-10:30 am
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Plant ID, Taxonomy, Nomenclature
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Chapter #1
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David Mikulak
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10:45am-12:15
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Tree Biology
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Chapter #2
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David Mikulak
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12:15pm-1:15pm
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Lunch on Your Own
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1:15pm-2:45pm
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Pruning and ANSI Standards
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Chapter #8
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Richard Adkins
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2:45pm-3:00pm
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Questions
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March 11
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8am-9:30am
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Tree Selection
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Chapter #6
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BenjaminPendleton
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9:45-11:15am
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Tree Planting & Installation
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Chapter #7
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BenjaminPendleton
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11:15-12:15
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Lunch
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12:15-1:30pm
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Trees and Construction
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Chapter #13
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Roy Maxey
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1:45-3:00pm
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Urban Forestry
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Chapter#14
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BenjaminPendleton
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March 18
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8:00-9:30am
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Soil
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Chapter#3
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Tom Ellis
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9:45-11:15am
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Water Management
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Chapter #4
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Tom Ellis
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11:15-11:30am
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Questions/Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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11:30-12:30pm
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Lunch on Your Own
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12:30-2:00pm
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Tree Nutrition & Fertilizing
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Chapter #5
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Tom Ellis
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2:00pm-3:00pm
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Review and Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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Send Home Practice Exam #1
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March 25
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8:00-9:30am
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Tree/Plant Health Care
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Chapter #11
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Dave Mikulak
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9:45-11:15am
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Tree Problems & Diagnosis
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Chapter #10
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Dave Mikulak
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11:15-11:30am
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Questions/Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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11:30-12:30
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Lunch on your own
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12:30-2:00pm
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Tree Assessment & Risk Mgmt.
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Chapter #12
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Rick Robinson
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2:00-3:00pm
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Review and Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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Send Home Practice Exam #2
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April 1
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8:00-9:30am
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Tree Worker Safety
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Chapter#15
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Scott Cosgrove
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9:45-11:15am
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Working in Trees
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Chapter #16
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Scott Cosgrove
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11:15-11:30am
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Questions/Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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11:30-12:30pm
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Lunch on your own
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12:30-2:00pm
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Tree Support & Lightning Protection
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Chapter #9
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Roy Maxey
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2:00-3:00pm
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Review and Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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April 8
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8:00-9:30am
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Arborist Jeopardy Round 1
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David Mikulak
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9:45-11:15am
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Arborist Jeopardy Round 2
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David Mikulak
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11:15-11:30am
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Questions/Discussion/Recap
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David Mikulak
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11:30-12:30pm
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Lunch on your own
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12:30-3:00pm
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Double Jeopardy and Dismissal
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David Mikulak
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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.
Location
Scottsdale Civic Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251