Will you be working outside in winter?
Yes; bundle up and dress in layers!
What state did emerald ash borer originate in?
Michigan
Minnesota
Oregon
South Carolina
Why does Tree Trust give you yellow shirts to wear?
They were cheap, so we bought a bunch of them
It makes you, and others, more visible
Bright yellow looks good on you
Uniforms make everyone look professional
If I say a surface is level, what do I mean?
The surface is straight up and down (vertical)
The surface is bumpy
The surface is flat
The surface can support my weight
Duluth, Minnesota is located on which great lake?
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
What is Emerald Ash Borer?
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees by eating the sapwood
How many lakes (bodies of water larger than 10 acres) are actually in Minnesota?
11,842
10,068
13,783
11,842
Why should you stretch before each work day?
Stretching helps prevent sprains and strains by making muscles, tendons and ligaments limber
What is another tree disease we will work with at Tree Trust?
Oak Wilt
German Maple Disease
Pine Rot
Apple Scab
What is NOT an example of something you might do at Tree Trust?
Cutting and pulling buckthorn
Installing windows and hanging drywall
Clearing tree branches from power lines
Measuring and cutting
Why would I use a T25 screw over a philips #2 screw?
The T25 is less likely to strip out
The T25 has a star on it and that looks prettier in wood
Philips #2 is not a type of screw
T25 screws are more common and less expensive
How old do you have to be to operate a chainsaw at Tree Trust?
16
age doesn't matter - it's your attitude
18
25
Minneapolis is known as the...
Med City
Flour Town
Mill City
City of Brotherly Love
Why is Tree Trust's long term support important? What will Tree Trust do for you once your year of training is finished?
Tree Trust will help you with school applications, financial aid, building your resume, fees towards earning your license, etc.
What is the most common injury in tree care?
Car accidents
Slips, trips, and falls
Tree falling on your head
Getting caught in a woodchipper
What is an example of a positive attitude at work?
Tony stomps off when the hole he drilled isnt straight
When Keegan tells Matt to caulk, he takes a lunch instead
When told to use safety glasses, Will doesn't wear them
Emily asks for help when she can't find chainsaw bar oil
What does it mean to countersink something?
The screw sits just above the rest of the material
The screw is 2" below the rest of the material
To install a skink
The screw sits in a hole flush with or below the material
What city is the Mall of America located in?
Bloomington
Tree Trust's main office is in...
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Roseville
Duluth
If you work at Tree Trust, how will you get to the office from school and back?
We give you money to take an Uber each day
You will be picked up in a Tree Trust van
You will have to walk or take the bus
Your parent or guardian will have to drive you
Why should you wear gloves on the job site?
So you look cool
To avoid splinters and increase grip
So your hands don't get dry and chapped
To keep your hands warm
Why is it important to listen to your trainer at work?
You might do a project incorrectly
Your trainer will be able to help if you get frustrated
You might hurt yourself or somebody else if you don't
All of these reasons
What is the definition of an invasive species?
A plant that is not native to an environment and becomes harmful by damaging other plants or the environment
If I tell you to cut a miter, what do I mean?
Use another board
Cut the board in two
Cut the board at an angle
Cut the board flat
What river starts in lake Itasca?
Mississippi
Minnesota
Missouri
St. Croix
What is an example of an invasive species?
Buckthorn
Red Maple trees
Chokecherry trees
Common Milkweed
What does PPE mean?
Personal Protective Equipment
Person Protecting Ears
Peppered Pink Eggs
Personal Photo Equipment
The most common species of tree in Minnesota is the:
River Birch trees
Maple trees
Aspen trees
Oak trees
Why is teamwork important on the job site?
You will need to work with others in order to get a job done safely and correctly
What should you do if you're working with someone you don't like?
Stay in the group but try and work in a separate area
Wander off and join another group
Stay in the group and ignore everything they say
Tell your trainer that person needs to be in another group
What is Minnesota's State Bird?
A loon
An ibis
A cardinal
A great blue heron
True or False: Minnehaha falls is the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi river
True
False
What happens if you don't wear Personal Protective Equipment?
You won't be in any pictures
You're taken back to school
You're not allowed to work on the jobsite until you do
You're fired
How can you identify buckthorn?
Thorny branches; Oval, dark green leaves pointy at the tip
Branches with thorns 2" long, small red berries
Over 20' tall; has black small black berries
6" high shrub; leaves stay green until late winter
The Stone Arch Bridge is in which Minnesota city?
Minneapolis
Where do you get protective equipment to wear on the job site?
You have to buy it
You have to ask someone who's already done Tree Trust for it
On the first day we take you shopping to get it
Tree Trust provides it
What does it mean to be punctual?
You use appropriate language
You don't wear deodorant
You show up to work on time or a little early
You do something that gets you fired
All of these are reasons we use screws in our benches instead of nails EXCEPT:
We have more screws than nails in the shop
Screws are usually better in weight bearing structures
Screws have better holding power than nails
Screws are easier to remove than nails
What is NOT true about working at Tree Trust?
You earn money for working and going to school
You get free lunches every Monday
You earn industry recognized credentials
You get one year of job coaching after your year of training
If you wear prescription glasses, do you still have to wear safety glasses?
Yes
Why is it important to communicate on the jobsite?
So others know what you're doing, to make sure everyone is safe, etc.
What are the two trades you learn at Tree Trust?
Carpentry and Tree Care
Why are industry recognized certificates important?
They get you a free meal at Pizza Hut
They make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside
They show potential employers you have mastered a skill
They automatically get you a job
What does a speed square (sometimes called a builder's square) help you do?
You can use a speed square to ensure that material is at a right angle, to make straight cuts on boards, to find angles, to lay out stair stringers, etc.
If you work at Tree Trust, you will be expected to do all of these EXCEPT:
Know the names of tools and how to use them before you start
Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
Work hard and be willing to try new things
Show up on time