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Insulator (Heat and Frost)

Insulator (Heat and Frost)

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via the Industry Training Authority link, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.

Insulators (Heat and Frost) cover exposed surfaces of pipes, steam generators, ducts, process vats and related equipment with a variety of insulating materials. They work on a wide variety of commercial and industrial sites, often in confined conditions with relatively dangerous substances. They often apply waterproofing products or vapour barriers over top of the insulating materials and, in some cases, they also remove old insulation material such as asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead, mould, and urea-formaldehyde from buildings.

Insulator (Heat and Frost) is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal program.

Please choose from one of the highlighted schedules below:

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  • No Foundation Schedules Available
  • No Youth Schedules Available
  • No Vocational Schedules Available

Quick Facts

  • Requirements:

    The following education is recommended: Grade 10 or equivalent (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.

     

    The Apprenticeship Program is comprised of Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 4-5 weeks (120-150 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,660 hours of work-based training.

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