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.
| Trade Regulation |  Prepping for the Exam - Booklist |
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Three | |
| Level Four | |
| 2014 Technical Training Standard | |
|---|---|
| Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
Profile Chart |
| Level Three |
NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Four | |
Implementation Schedule
| 2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
Designated Trainers:
| Work Experience Form |
