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72321.00 – Insulators

Insulators apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, piping equipment and pressure vessels, and walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, sound or fire. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Boiler and pipe insulator
  • Building insulator
  • Firestopping insulator
  • Heat and frost insulator
  • Insulation applicator
  • Insulation mechanic
  • Insulator
  • Insulator apprentice
  • Sound insulator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements and select type of insulation required
  • Measure and cut insulating material to required dimensions using hand and power tools
  • Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
  • Fit insulation around obstructions and between studs and joists
  • Install vapour barriers
  • Apply waterproofing cement over insulating materials to finish surfaces
  • Remove asbestos or urea-formaldehyde insulation from buildings when required.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

723 – Technical construction trades

Minor group

7232 – Bricklayers and Insulators

Unit group

72321 – Insulators

Occupational profile

72321.00 – Insulators

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