Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Insulator (Heat and Frost).

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
	Safety-related functions in context	Safety-related functions in context	Safety-related functions in context
	Tools and equipment in context	Tools and equipment in context	Tools and equipment in context
	Communication in context	Communication in context
	Piping and Fitting Insulation (in context with other industrial and commercial systems) in context
			Mechanical Equipment Insulation (in context with Removable Covers) in context
Safety-related functions A-1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment A-1.02 Maintains safe work environment
Tools and equipment A-2.01 Uses tools and equipment A-2.02 Uses access equipment
Organizes work A-3.01 Performs task scheduling A-3.02 Organizes materials on site
Communication and mentoring techniques A-4.01 Uses communication techniques			Mentoring techniques A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Routine trade practices A-5.01 Performs measurements and calculations A-5.03 Prepares substrates	Routine trade practices A-5.01 Performs measurements and calculations A-5.02 Interprets specifications and drawings A-5.03 Prepares substrates	Routine trade practices A-5.01 Performs measurements and calculations A-5.02 Interprets specifications and drawings	Routine trade practices A-5.01 Performs measurements and calculations A-5.02 Interprets specifications and drawings
Preparation for Industrial Applications B-6.01 Selects materials for industrial applications B-6.02 Performs layout for industrial applications	Preparation for Industrial Applications B-6.01 Selects materials for industrial applications B-6.02 Performs layout for industrial applications	Preparation for Industrial Applications B-6.01 Selects materials for industrial applications B-6.02 Performs layout for industrial applications	Preparation for Industrial Applications B-6.01 Selects materials for industrial applications B-6.02 Performs layout for industrial applications
Piping and Fitting Insulation B-7.01 Installs insulation on piping, fittings and hangers B-7.02 Applies vapour barrier on piping and fittings		Piping and Fitting Insulation B-7.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on piping and fittings	Piping and Fitting Insulation B-7.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on piping and fittings
	Tank, Vessel and Equipment Insulation B-8.01 Installs insulation on tanks, vessels and equipment B-8.02 Applies vapour barrier on tanks, vessels and equipment	Tank, Vessel and Equipment Insulation B-8.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on tanks, vessels and equipment
Preparation for Commercial Applications C-9.01 Selects materials for commercial applications C-9.02 Performs layout for commercial applications	Preparation for Commercial Applications C-9.01 Selects materials for commercial applications C-9.02 Performs layout for commercial applications	Preparation for Commercial Applications C-9.02 Performs layout for commercial applications
Plumbing and Mechanical Piping System Insulation C-10.01 Installs insulation on plumbing and mechanical piping systems C-10.02 Applies vapour barrier on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems	Plumbing and Mechanical Piping System Insulation C-10.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems
	Mechanical Ducting Insulation C-11.01 Installs insulation on mechanical ducting C-11.02 Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical ducting	Mechanical Ducting Insulation C-11.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical ducting
	Mechanical Equipment Insulation C-12.01 Installs insulation on mechanical equipment C-12.02 Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical equipment	Mechanical Equipment Insulation C-12.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical equipment
Fire Stop System Installation D-13.01 Identifies approved fire stop system D-13.02 Applies fire stop materials to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical components			Fire Stop System Installation D-13.01 Identifies approved fire stop system D-13.02 Applies fire stop materials to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical components
	Soundproofing Insulation D-14.01 Insulates piping for soundproofing D-14.02 Insulates turbines, equipment and mechanical systems for soundproofing D-14.03 Fabricates acoustic panels (Not Common Core) D-14.04 Installs acoustic panels to ceilings and walls (Not Common Core)
		Removable Cover Installation (soft cover) D-15.01 Fabricates removable covers D-15.02 Fastens removable covers	Removable Cover Installation (soft cover) D-15.01 Fabricates removable covers D-15.02 Fastens removable covers
	Underground Insulating System Installation D-16.01 Installs pipe insulation to underground systems D-16.02 Installs pour-in-place and spray-on insulation to underground systems
	Sealers, Coatings and Spray-on Insulation E-17.01 Protects surrounding work area for spraying E-17.02 Prepares material, equipment and substrate for spraying E-17.03 Installs reinforcing material for spraying E-17.04 Applies spray-on insulation, coatings and sealers
Fireproofing Installation E-18.01 Applies fireproofing to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical components			Fireproofing Installation E-18.02 Applies protective covering to fireproofing materials
	Insulation Systems for Refractory Application E-19.01 Applies insulation to refractory systems E-19.02 Installs reflective systems E-19.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes to refractory systems
	Insulation Systems for Cryogenic Application E-20.01 Applies insulation to cryogenic systems E-20.02 Applies vapour barrier to insulated components of cryogenic systems E-20.03 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes to cryogenic systems
		Marine Applications E-21.01 Insulates bulkheads, deckheads and hulls E-21.02 Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on marine applications
Preparation for Asbestos Abatement F-22.01 Determines required personal protective equipment (PPE) for asbestos abatement F-22.02 Retrieves sample of asbestos for testing F-22.03 Determines scope of work F-22.04 Prepares site for removal and containment of asbestos F-22.05 Builds temporary enclosure
Asbestos - Removal F-23.01 Removes asbestos F-23.02 Disposes of asbestos materials F-23.03 Performs decontamination of area and equipment
Asbestos - Maintenance and Repair F-24.01 Encapsulates asbestos F-24.02 Encloses asbestos
Lead Abatement and Mould Remediation F-25.01 Performs lead abatement F-25.02 Performs mould remediation