American Society

of

Consulting ArboristsREGISTERED CONSULTING ARBORIST

(RCA)

ASCA’s RCA Credential Originated in 1994

&

Actuated in 1995

24 Years of Arboricultural

Consulting Needs Assessment!

RCA Requirements

Submit transcript(s) of educational institutions

Submit curriculum Vitae and Resume

Submit CEU’s & qualify to attend ASCA Academy

Attend a 4 day ASCA Academy

Write a scenario report before attending Academy

Pass an open-book exam at the Academy

Pass a review of an original report after Academy

New Credential for ASCA

Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAC)

- 2. 5 Day Training Program

-Appraisers must obtain and read the

10Th Edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal

-Curriculum reviews approaches, methods,

and techniques of plant appraisal

-Qualification Exam

ISA

Education

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Business

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Organization

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Credentialing

What’s in it

for you?

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