Heat & frost insulators work with more than just heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, they also help reduce the passage of sound, air, smoke and fire. They are essential to every large institutional, commercial and industrial construction project.
Heat & Frost Insulator
Certificate of Qualification 253A
“It means a lot to me knowing my work has a positive impact on the environment.”
Responsibilities
Read and interpret specifications to select insulation 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
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong communication, reading, numeracy, problem-solving & planning skills
Ability to interpret specifications and shop drawings
Ability to work with machinery & power tools
Physical fitness
Employment Sectors
Institutional and Commercial Construction
Self employed
Heavy Industrial Construction
Apprenticeship Program
Local 95 delivers 3 levels of in-school technical training at their facility in Richmond Hill (north of Toronto). 6400 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by three 6-week sessions of in-class technical training.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 Diploma preferred (Grade 10 minimum)
Journeyperson Wage Rate
$49.92/Hr (2024 Provincial Average)
Did you know?
Insulators play a key role in helping the environment by ensuring proper insulation is used that can significantly save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
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