• Online lectures with project exercises, practices and assessment
• Field session and exams conducted onsite at Hands-on House Laboratory, HortPark 33 Hyderabad Road, S119578 (off Alexandra Road)

1. Minimum of three-years full-time experience in arboriculture (as at application submission); OR
2. Two-year degree in arboriculture and two years of practical experience; OR
3. Four-year degree in a related field and one year of practical experience; OR
4. Assessment-based Certificate Program (Diplomas, Certificates)

Acceptable experience includes the practical use of knowledge involved in pruning, fertilization, installation and establishment, diagnosis and treatment of tree problems, cabling and bracing, climbing, or other services that directly relate to arboriculture.

For any experience to count towards a candidate's eligibility, ISA will need to receive accompanying documentation. Accompanying documents to be submitted with application:

1. For educational experience, a transcript from the completed degree program.
2. For employment experience, letters of reference from employer(s), including the number of years of applicable experience.
3. For self-employment experience: Letters of reference from customer (minimum one year per of applicable experience) or dated invoices (minimum one per year of applicable experience).

A Certified Arborist are to accumulate 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the end of the 3-year period to prepare for professional re-certification.

CUGE will provide professional development and upgrading opportunities for Certified Arborists through workshops and seminars to achieve the required CEUs for re-certification.

$2,140.00 (Inclusive of 7% GST)

Fees include the provision of lecture materials, ISA CA study guide, certification examination fees and refreshments. The first exam retake (within one year of initial exam date) is free and subsequent re-takes are upon advice and terms and conditions set by ISA. Once application has been submitted and ISA has confirmed candidate's eligibility to sit for the exam, there will be a penalty fee of $85.60 for every reschedule or withdrawal.

*Terms and conditions apply.