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UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM :Line J - POWER LINE AWARENESS
!!!DISCLAIMER!!! These next questions aren’t considered as the official block test of this unit. The instructor had written these himself and we never got the block test back, but it’s still good for practice. Practice Test: The unit of measurement for the following electric current is ___________ ? The unit of measurement for voltage is _____________? Unit of measurement for the resistance is ____________? The opposition to the floor electricity is ____________ and is measu
James Lumsden
4 days ago2 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM :Line I - Job Planning and Risk Assessment
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line I - Job Planning and Risk Assessment I1 - Conduct site inspections Once the abatement or mitigation procedures have been identified, the Climbing Arborist must document the equipment and _______ necessary to perform the job safely and within all permanent regulations. Before embarking on a job, a ________________ must be made of the site and the tree(s) involved. In most cases, an experienced Utili
James Lumsden
4 days ago3 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line H - Emergency Response
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line H - Emergency Response H1 - Identify First Aid certification requirements How long are Level 1 first aid certificates and certificate endorsements typically valid for from the date of completion of a training close? List four skills included in an Occupational First Aid Level 1 course. 3 Proper first aid procedures can be the difference between life and____________. What is the focus of an Occupati
James Lumsden
4 days ago3 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM :Line G - Climbing
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line G - Climbing G1 - Select and inspect climbing gear Which of the following materials is best suited for arborist climbing rope? __________ are used to both protect climbing rope from the bark of the tree and to protect the tree from any damage from friction from a moving rope. What is used to position rigging lines, climbing lines and friction savers into a tree? Connecting devices should be cleane
James Lumsden
4 days ago3 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRANING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLCK EXAM: Line F - Rigging
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRANING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLCK EXAM: Line F - Rigging F1 - Demonstrate rigging concept including selection and sue of ropes _____________ refers to the dismantling of trees with ropes, pulleys and lowering devices. List two conditions that require rigging to be use when falling a tree. List three attributes to consider mind with selecting rope. Which of the rope construction gets 70 to 90% of its strength from the core? Which of the followin
James Lumsden
4 days ago2 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line E - Falling and Bucking
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line E - Falling and Bucking LIINE E - FALLING AND BUCKING E1 - Demonstrate safe chainsaw use Chainsaws must always be operated and adjusted according to the ___________ directions. _________ is the main hazard when operating a chain saw. What does HAVS stand for ? Chain saws typically operate at levels of 100 dBa (decibels) and above. What is WorkSafeBC daily noise limit regulation level? How should ha
James Lumsden
4 days ago4 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRANING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line D - Tree Work and management.
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRANING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line D - Tree Work and management. D1 - Identify common trees in BC A dichotomus key is commonly used to aid in identifying _______________. Angiosperms are plants that have _____________. Angiosperms are either monocots or ________________. Unlike most typical broadleaf deciduous species, broadleaf evergreens ____________________. The ________________ is the only native broadleaf evergreen tree in Canad
James Lumsden
4 days ago3 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line B - Powered Equipment
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line B - Powered Equipment LINE B - POWER EQUIPMENT B1 - Demonstrate maintenance required for aerial lift with dump box and chipper Name six of the components that would be part of a truck operation daily check Never move the aerial lift truck until the boom is safely lowered and ________________? List four factors to take into consideration when determining safe travel speed for aerial lift devices. Wha
James Lumsden
5 days ago5 min read


UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINNING PROGRAM LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line A - Regulations and other Occupational Skills.
UTILITY ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINNING PROGRAM LEVEL ONE BLOCK EXAM : Line A - Regulations and other Occupational Skills. LINE A IDENTIFY WORK SIDE HAZARDS AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SAFE WORK PLAN: A1- Identify Relevant Legislations and Regulations Where would a Utility Arborist find information regarding Occupational Health and Safety? At what governing level is Occupational Health and Safety legislated? Utililty Arborists should be aware of _________ before starting any
James Lumsden
5 days ago2 min read
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