Miami Dade College, Kendall CampusSchool of Continuing Education

& Professional Development11011 S.W. 104 Street, Miami, FL 33176

Miami Dade College reserves the right to cancel classes and/or programs for which there is insufficient enrollment, to close a class when the enrollment limit in that class is reached and to make any schedule changes as necessary, including a change in time, days, credit, location, or instructor. In the event of cancellation, the College will notify each registrant by e-mail and/or by telephone and will issue a full refund. Miami Dade College is not responsible for any other related expenses.

NON-CREDIT REGISTRATION FORMKendall CampusPLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY INFORMATION REQUESTED

Last 4 Digits SS# or MDC Student #

Last Name First name

Date of Birth Email

Evening phone # Cell phone #

Sex : ■ FEMALE ■ MALE

Address

City/State Zip Code

COURSE SELECTION #15841ISA ARBORIST CERTIFICATION PREPARATION FEE: $250

TERM: ■ FALL ■ SPRING ■ SUMMER

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

■ VISA ■ M. CARD ■ A. EXPRESS

PAYMENT METHODIn Person: Bring your schedule to Room 5127 Monday - Thursday: 8 - 7 p.m. Friday: 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 - Noon Log on to: www.mdc.edu/ec

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE FORCERTIFIEDARBORIST

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETYOF ARBORICULTURE

Kendall Campus | Every MondaySeptember 17 - November 5, 2018

305-237-0905www.mdc.edu/ec

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MIAMI DADE COLLEGEDISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bernie Navarro, Chair • Susan Amat Jose K. Fuentes • Benjamín León III Rolando Montoya • Juan C. Zapata

Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade CollegeDr. Beverly Moore-Garcia, President,

Kendall and West Campuses

WHAT DOES THE EDUCATION REVIEW COVER?This class is not meant to replace self study, only enhance it. The educational review will improve your technical competency in many aspects of tree care. Topics include tree nutrition and fertilization; tree installation and establishment; tree biology; tree, soil, and water relations; cabling, bracing, and lightning protection; tree identification and selection; safety and climbing; pruning, diagnosis, and treatment; construction damage and hazard trees.

HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE EXAM?Call the ISA office in Champaign, Illinois at 1-888-472-8733 and request a Florida Registration Packet. They will send you an application form and a Florida tree species list. You can also apply online at www.isa-arbor.com. Your application must be received by ISA in Illinois with the exam fee* (allow 12 business days prior to the exam date).*Separate registration for the exam is required, and NOT included with the course.

* The cost of the exam is $170 for ISA and Chapter members and $280 for non-members.

WHEN AND WHERE CAN I TAKE THE EXAM?The exam can be taken at the beginning of December at the IFAS office in Homestead. Please visit www.floridaisa.org for more information. Exam can also be taken at our MDC testing centers. An additional fee may apply.

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE FOR CERTIFIED ARBORISTEvery Monday, September 17 - November 5 from 6 - 9 p.m.Miami Dade College Kendall Campus School of Continuing Education & Professional Development11011 SW 104 Street, Miami Florida 33176

WHO CAN TAKE THE COURSE?While the course is designed to prepare professionals in Arboriculture to take the Certified Arborist Exam, anyone with an interest in tree care may enroll.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME CERTIFIED?The ISA Certification Board requires a candidate to have a minimum of 3 years experience in Arboriculture. Acceptable experience includes pruning, fertilization, installation and establishment, diagnosis and treatment of tree problems, cabling and bracing, climbing or other services that directly relate to Arboriculture. Examples include but are not limited to:• Tree Care Companies• Utility Personnel• Nursery Personnel• Instructors of Arboriculture/Horticulture• Landscape Personnel• Horticultural/Extension Advisors• Municipalities• Consulting Arborists• State Forestry Personnel• Pest Control Advisors/Applicators

The eligibility requirement may also be satisfied with a 2 or 4 year degree in a related field and 2 years practical experience.

WHAT DOES ISA CERTIFICATION DO FOR THE TREE CARE PROFESSIONAL?• Identifies you to your clientele as a professional with thorough knowledge of tree care practices and can be a powerful selling tool for your services.• Provides you with opportunities to continue your professional development and network with other professionals.• Helps employers train personnel and select new employees. Also, many governmental and municipal contracts require bidders to have a Certified Arborist on staff.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE COURSE ?$250 + Study Guide fees as noted below.To pay in person: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, School of Continuing Education & Professional Development, Room 512711011 SW 104 Street, Miami, Florida 33176-3393or on the web: www.mdc.edu/ec

Your registration must be received no later than September 14, 2018and is dependent on class capacity. You must have a study guide with you during the course.

Arborists’ Certification Study GuideOrder online at: www.floridaisa.org or make check payable to: Florida Chapter ISA Mail to: FC-ISA, 7853 S. Leewynn Court, Sarasota, FL 34240Credit Card: Visa, MC, or Discover call: 941-342-0153.ISA Member price: $85.00 + tax = $90.95Non Member price: $125.00 + tax = $ 133.75Certification Manual Shipping $10.00 each

ISA Membership applications: www.isa-arbor.comNote: ISA membership ($135) and Florida Chapter ISA membership (additional $30) totaling $165 will provide the member discounts described above.