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 choose the appropriate insulation type.
Apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, as well as piping equipment, pressure vessels, walls, floors, and ceilings.
Secure insulation using spraying, blowing, taping, and other methods.
Measure and cut insulating materials using both hand and power tools.
Install vapor barriers and fire-retardant materials.