2 Related Skilled Trades for Insulators

The following trades are related to this occupation:

• Heat and Frost Insulator

  Construction Voluntary Certification Certificate of Qualification Exam

  Education Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent.

  Training Hours: Complete 6,400 hours of on-the-job training and three 7-week (630) in-class technical training sessions for this apprenticeship.

  Heat and frost insulators prevent or reduce the transmission of heat, cold, sound, and fire in buildings. They apply insulating materials to plumbing, heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, piping equipment, pressure vessels, and the interior surfaces of buildings.

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• Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic

  Construction Voluntary Certification

  Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

  Training Hours: Complete 5,400 hours of on-the-job training and 400 hours of in-class technical training for this apprenticeship.

  Exterior insulated finish systems (EIFS) mechanics, also known as stucco workers, install building systems that combine a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on a building’s walls. They may be responsible for reading instructions and manuals, applying adhesives to walls, preparing and installing insulation board, and applying reinforcing mesh or other coatings […]

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