Certificate of Qualification 424A

Heat & Frost Insulator

A Heat & Frost Insulator is a skilled tradesperson who installs and maintains insulation materials on pipes, boilers, ducts, and other mechanical systems to prevent heat loss and condensation. They use a variety of tools and techniques to measure, cut, and shape insulation materials, such as fiberglass, mineral wool, and foam, and must have a good understanding of the properties of these materials. Heat & Frost Insulators work in a variety of settings, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and ships, and must follow strict safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

Required Skills & Features

Strong communication, reading, numeracy, problem-solving & planning skills
Ability to interpret specifications and shop drawings
Ability to work with machinery & power tools
Physical fitness

Minimum Standards

Grade 12 Diploma preferred (Grade 10 minimum)

Apprenticeship

Local 95 delivers 3 levels of in-school technical training at their facility in Richmond Hill (north of Toronto). 6400 hours hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by three 6-week sessions of in-class technical training.

Employment Areas

Institutional and Commercial Construction
Self employed
Heavy Industrial Construction

Duties & Responsibilities

Read and interpret specifications to select insultation type
Apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, piping equipment, pressure vessels, walls, floors & ceilings
Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, taping & other methods
Measure and cut insulating materials using hand & power tools
Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials