insulator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Noisy.
• Dusty.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Select type of insulation required.
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and 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 joists and studs.
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials.
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials.
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers.
• Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Workplace information:

On the road job.