


Insulator (Heat and Frost)
Trade Description:
Heat and frost insulators read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine the requirements, amount and type of materials for any specific project. They measure, cut, fit, install and secure insulation in the required area, and remove or seal off old asbestos insulation.
Potential employers include construction companies, insulation companies and industrial plants.
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Red Seal Occupational Standard |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
4 | 1,800*
1,500** |
6-5-5-5*
5-4-4-5** |
RRC |
* 2018 Technical Training Standard – effective School Year 2019-2020 (for incoming Level 1 apprentices)
** 2014 Technical Training Standard – effective until School Year 2021-2022 (for active apprentices only)
Training Standards:
2018 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below) | |
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2014 Technical Training Standard | |
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Implementation Schedule
2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 |
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Level 1 – 2018 Standard | Level 1 – 2018 Standard | Level 1 – 2018 Standard | Level 1 – 2018 Standard |
Level 2 – 2014 Standard | Level 2 - 2018 Standard | Level 2 – 2018 Standard | Level 2 – 2018 Standard |
Level 3 – 2014 Standard | Level 3 - 2014 Standard | Level 3 - 2018 Standard | Level 3 - 2018 Standard |
Level 4 – 2014 Standard | Level 4 - 2014 Standard | Level 4 - 2014 Standard | Level 4 - 2018 Standard |
Red Seal Exam Information
Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
Sample Exams |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience |
Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
6 | 10,800 | No |
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Designated Trainers:
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