Ready to Become a Safety Coach?
TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program is the only individual safety credentialing program in the industry and is designed to address several of the safety challenges that tree care companies face. With more than 3,000 CTSPs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, CTSPs are safety champions that are shaping the industry. Take your career to the next level and become part of an elite group of tree care professionals.
Why Should You Become a CTSP?
For Employees: Advance your career as a CTSP! Gain expertise in leadership, hazard identification, and incident prevention while becoming a safety leader and coach. Equip yourself to build a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth on every jobsite.
For Employers: Safety programs are a small investment in the longevity and profitability of your business and create the opportunity for you to take the best care of your employees. Having a CTSP on staff will help you:
TCIA members save on the enrollment fee and get discounts on online learning required for certification! Not a member, CLICK HERE to learn more!
Are You Eligible to Start the CTSP Process?
To become eligible for the Certified Treecare Safety Professional program, you must meet at least one of following requirements:
“Taking the OSHA 30-hour course is recommended for the Eligibility Qualifications 2 and 3.
The course provides an overview of the hazards workers may encounter on a job site and emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention.
It prepares supervisors and workers to recognize and avoid workplace safety and health risks.”
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Municipal and Utility Arborists: Although your employers are ineligible for TCIA membership, the CTSP program extends TCIA member pricing to you for enrollment and certification workshops as a professional courtesy.
The CTSP Process
- Enroll
Log in to the TCIA website using the “SIGN IN” link at the top of the page first. Return to this page and click “ENROLL IN CTSP” to complete the enrollment application.
Applications are reviewed within three to five business days.
For detailed instructions on submitting your CTSP Enrollment Application - Register
Once approved, review the upcoming CTSP program dates and register online.
Before registering, please be sure you have reviewed and understand all steps in the CTSP process.Program Cost:- TCIA Member: $648
- Non-member: $874
*Fee includes CTSP program Enrollment, Study Guide, Workshop, and Exam.
The ANSI Z133 Standard may be used during the exam and is recommended for separate purchase. - Prepare
After registering, you will receive access to the CTSP Core Competencies Study Guide and required Critical Thinking Exercises via Brightspace (TCIA’s LMS). The Study Guide and exercises are designed to build your skills and knowledge in Safety Management. - Participate
Attend an Advanced Safety/Behavioral Workshop, currently offered virtually via Adobe Connect. Workshops focus on safety leadership, coaching skills, and behavioral safety concepts.
You can review Adobe Connect’s technical requirements for the CTSP workshop - Exam
Following workshop participation, you will be eligible to take the online, proctored CTSP exam using the ProctorFree platform
You will have five days (5) to complete the exam, starting the day after your workshop date.
You can review the ProctorFree technical requirements for the CTSP exam - Certify
To earn your CTSP credential, all steps must be completed.
Important Note: Exam results will not be released until the online CTSP Core Competencies Study Guide course has been fully completed and Award of Completion has been issued.
Exam Retakes
If you do not pass the exam, you are permitted up to two retakes within 12 months of your program enrollment date. The exam will be proctored online using ProctorFree software.
Candidates are required to pay $60 per retake.
Retake requests must be submitted at www.tcia.org/my-account under My CTSP → CTSP Request Forms.
Program Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy
Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be submitted via email to CTSP@tcia.org with the subject line “Cancellation.” Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.
- Full refund up to 30 days prior to the scheduled workshop date
- 50% refund between 30 days and two weeks prior to the scheduled workshop date
- No refund within two weeks of the workshop scheduled date
Important Note: Any rescheduling must be completed within 12 months of the program enrollment date.
Maintain + Renew Your CTSP
CTSPs are expected to continuously develop their knowledge and expertise in safety through ongoing learning and growth, teaching others, implementing CTSP principles, and contributing to the intellectual property of the CTSP program.
To maintain the CTSP credential, certificate’s holders must earn 30 CEUs during each three-year recertification period and submit a renewal fee every three years.
You can find more information about the recertification process and requirements by clicking the link below.