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Task C-9 Prepares for installation of insulation in commercial applications
Task Descriptor
Commercial systems are insulated for a variety of reasons such as condensation prevention, energy savings, personnel protection or soundproofing. Therefore, knowledge of the different insulating materials and their applications is important to achieve the desired result.
Commercial systems incorporate a variety of irregular-shaped components such as pipes, ducts and equipment; therefore, it is important for the insulator (heat and frost) to perform layout for different patterns.
C-9.01 - Selects materials for commercial applications
C-9.01 - Selects materials for commercial applications
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| C-9.01.01P |
determine the various components of plumbing and mechanical systems that require insulation |
various components of plumbing and mechanical systems that require insulation are determined according to project specifications |
| C-9.01.02P |
determine type, location and size of insulation materials required |
type and size of insulation is determined depending on temperature range, mechanical use and equipment size; materials required are determined to match existing work or surfaces on renovation and maintenance work according to specifications |
| C-9.01.03P |
calculate the amount of materials needed to accomplish project |
amount of materials needed to accomplish project are calculated according to blueprints, specifications and site conditions |
Range of Variables
- specifications include: manufacturers’, engineered, jurisdictional, TIAC Best Practices Guide, ULC, CSA, supervisory personnel and other associated trades
- materials include: insulation, cladding, jacketing and finishes, fittings, vapour barriers, soundproofing materials, fasteners, sealants
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| C-9.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of material selection for commercial applications |
identify types of insulation, their commercial applications and procedures for use |
| identify types of cladding, jacketing and finishes, their commercial applications and procedures for use |
| identify types of vapour barriers, their commercial applications and describe their importance and procedures for use |
| identify hazards of materials and locations as they pertain to selecting materials for commercial applications |
| apply basic geometry related to material selection for commercial applications |
Range of Variables
- types of insulation include: preformed pipe covering, fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), mineral fibre, elastomeric foam, insulation cement
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: PVC, stainless steel, aluminum, canvas, weatherproof membranes
- vapour barriers include: RFFRK, FSK facing, mastics, ASJ, membrane barriers, films
- materials include: insulation, cladding, jacketing and finishes, fittings, vapour barriers, soundproofing materials, fasteners, sealants
C-9.02 - Performs layout for commercial applications
C-9.02 - Performs layout for commercial applications
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| C-9.02.01P |
set up work area |
work area is set up large enough to accommodate layout |
| C-9.02.02P |
develop patterns for components |
patterns are developed for components using layout tools based on calculated dimensions |
| C-9.02.03P |
mark layout |
layout is marked using layout tools to transfer measurements to materials |
| C-9.02.04P |
create template |
template is created by cutting out layout |
Range of Variables
- components include: tees, valves, elbows, laterals, square to round, gores, reducers
- layout tools include: dividers, squares, tape measures, calculators, knives, aviation snips, notchers, scratch awls, markers, trammel points
Knowledge
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| C-9.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to lay out materials for commercial applications |
identify materials to be laid out for commercial applications |
| identify types of insulation, their commercial applications and procedures for use |
| identify types of cladding, jacketing and finishes, their commercial applications and procedures for use |
| identify types of vapour barriers, their commercial applications and describe their importance and procedures for use |
| apply basic geometry related to layout of materials for commercial applications |
| describe procedures used to develop patterns for components |
| describe procedures used to lay out materials for commercial applications |
Range of Variables
- materials include: insulation; cladding, jacketing and finishes, fittings, vapour barriers, soundproofing materials, fasteners, sealants
- types of insulation include: preformed pipe covering, fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), mineral fibre, elastomeric foam, insulation cement
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: PVC, stainless steel, aluminum, canvas
- vapour barriers include: RFFRK, ASJ, PMC (Protective & Marine Coatings), FSK, mastics
- components include: tees, valves, elbows, laterals, square to round, gores, reducers
Task C-10 Insulates plumbing and mechanical piping systems
Task Descriptor
Insulators (heat and frost) insulate plumbing systems such as domestic hot and cold water, rainwater leaders and vent piping. Mechanical piping systems include steam, condensate, heating lines and chilled water. They are insulated for thermal, freeze protection and condensation as well as for personnel safety.
C-10.01 - Installs insulation on plumbing and mechanical piping systems
C-10.01 - Installs insulation on plumbing and mechanical piping systems
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| C-10.01.01P |
cut pre-formed and flexible insulation |
pre-formed and flexible insulation is cut according to measurements to accommodate hangers, valves and elbows |
| C-10.01.02P |
fabricate pipe fittings |
pipe fittings are fabricated by measuring, cutting and assembling according to project specifications |
| C-10.01.03P |
secure insulation to piping systems |
insulation is secured to piping systems using fasteners according to specifications |
Range of Variables
- fasteners include: self-seal laps, tape, wire, banding, staples, adhesives
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, jurisdictional, TIAC Best Practices Guide
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-10.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install insulation on plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
identify plumbing systems, their characteristics and insulation requirements |
| identify mechanical piping systems, their characteristics and insulation requirements |
| identify pre-formed products, their application and procedures for use |
| identify fastening devices and techniques |
| describe the procedures used to install insulation on plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
Range of Variables
- plumbing systems include: hot, cold, recirculation water, rainwater leaders, vent piping, sanitary drains
- mechanical piping systems include: heating, chilled water, refrigeration
C-10.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems
C-10.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems
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| C-10.02.01P |
measure and cut vapour barrier material |
vapour barrier material is measured and cut using tools |
| C-10.02.02P |
wrap insulated pipe |
insulated pipe is wrapped while accommodating for hangers, valves and elbows |
| C-10.02.03P |
apply adhesives and tapes to seams and joints |
adhesives and tapes are applied to seams and joints to ensure integrity of the seal |
| C-10.02.04P |
trowel, spray or brush vapour barrier onto insulation |
vapour barrier is trowelled, sprayed or brushed onto insulation according to specifications ensuring the integrity of the seal |
Range of Variables
- tools include: knives, scissors, snips, brushes, trowels
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, TIAC Best Practices Guide, jurisdictional
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-10.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of vapour barriers, their characteristics and applications and the procedures used for installation |
identify types of vapour barriers and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe the importance of vapour barriers on plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
| identify plumbing systems and describe their characteristics |
| identify mechanical piping systems and describe their characteristics |
| describe the procedures used to install vapour barriers on plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
| identify types of adhesivesandtheir applications |
| identify fastening devices and techniques |
Range of Variables
- vapour barriers include: ASJ, RFFRK, PMC, mastics
- plumbing systems include: hot, cold, recirculation water, rainwater leaders, vent piping, sanitary drains
- mechanical piping systems include: heating, chilled water, refrigeration, glycol
C-10.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems
C-10.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems
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| C-10.03.01P |
cut and shape cladding, jacketing and finishes |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are cut and shaped to fit the installed insulation using tools and equipment |
| C-10.03.02P |
secure cladding, jacketing and finishes to installed insulation |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are secured to installed insulation using fasteners |
| C-10.03.03P |
apply and shape cement |
cement is applied and shaped to match contour of the pipe as required |
| C-10.03.04P |
apply sealant to seams |
sealant is applied to seams as required according to project specifications |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: ASJ, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, lagging, foil scrim kraft (foil skin), cements
- tools and equipment include: combination machine (beaders/crimpers), rollers, snips, trowels, tape measures
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesives, tacks, tape, rivets
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-10.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of cladding, jacketing and finishes, their purpose and applications |
identify types of cladding, jacketing and finishes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify fasteners and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify plumbing systems and describe their characteristics |
| identify mechanical piping systems and describe their characteristics |
| C-10.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
describe procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated plumbing and mechanical piping systems |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: ASJ, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, lagging, foil scrim kraft (foil skin), cements
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesives, tacks, tape, rivets
- plumbing systems include: hot, cold, recirculation water, rainwater leaders, vent piping, sanitary drains
- mechanical piping systems include: heating, chilled water, refrigeration
- procedures include: watershed, lap placement, fastening
Task C-11 Insulates mechanical ducting
Task Descriptor
Insulators (heat and frost) insulate mechanical ducting used in heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for thermal and acoustic applications and to prevent condensation. Application of a vapour barrier is critical in air conditioning systems.
C-11.01 - Installs insulation on mechanical ducting
C-11.01 - Installs insulation on mechanical ducting
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| C-11.01.01P |
cut rigid or flexible insulation |
rigid or flexible insulation is cut according to measurements to accommodate hangers, reducers, transitions, tees and elbows |
| C-11.01.02P |
score rigid insulation |
rigid insulation is scored to allow for bends and curves in ducting |
| C-11.01.03P |
secure rigid or flexible insulation to mechanical ducting |
rigid or flexible insulation is secured to mechanical ducting using fasteners and adhesives |
Range of Variables
- insulation includes: fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), elastomeric foam
- fasteners include: pins, clips, foil tape, banding, staples, wire, adhesives
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-11.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of installing insulation on mechanical ducting systems |
identify types of insulation, their characteristics and applications |
| identify mechanical ducting systems, their characteristics and insulation requirements |
| identify fastening devices and techniques |
| C-11.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install insulation on mechanical ducting systems |
describe the procedures used to install insulation on mechanical ducting systems |
Range of Variables
- insulation includes: fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), elastomeric foam
- mechanical ducting systems include: conditioned air, outside air, heat, exhaust
C-11.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical ducting
C-11.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical ducting
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| C-11.02.01P |
cut vapour barrier material |
vapour barrier material is cut as required |
| C-11.02.02P |
wrap insulated duct |
insulated duct is wrapped with vapour barrier material while accommodating for hangers, transitions, reducers, tees and elbows |
| C-11.02.03P |
apply adhesives and tape to seams and joints |
adhesives and tape are applied to seams and joints to ensure integrity of the seal according to specifications |
| C-11.02.04P |
create vapour barrier |
vapour barrier is created by rolling, brushing, trowelling and spraying mastics, adhesives and coatings according to specifications |
Range of Variables
- vapour barriers include: ASJ, RFFRK, tar paper, mastics, weatherproof membranes
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, jurisdictional, TIAC Best Practices Guide, ULC, CSA
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-11.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the application of vapour barrier on insulated mechanical ducting |
identify types of vapour barriers and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe the importance of vapour barriers on mechanical ducting |
| identify fastening devices and techniques |
| describe procedures used to apply vapour barriers on insulated mechanical ducting |
| identify vapour barrier requirements |
Range of Variables
- vapour barriers include: ASJ, RFFRK, tar paper, mastics, weatherproof membranes
C-11.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical ducting
C-11.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical ducting
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| C-11.03.01P |
cut and shape cladding, jacketing and finishes |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are cut and shaped to fit the installed insulation using tools and equipment |
| C-11.03.02P |
secure cladding, jacketing and finishes to installed insulation |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are secured to installed insulation using fasteners |
| C-11.03.03P |
apply sealant to seams |
sealant is applied to seams as required according to project specifications |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, weatherproof membranes
- tools and equipment include: combination machine (beaders/crimpers), rollers, snips, sheet metal brake
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesive, tacks, tape, rivets
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-11.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of cladding, jacketing and finishes, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of cladding, jacketing and finishes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify fasteners and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify mechanical ducting systems and describe their characteristics |
| C-11.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical ducting systems |
describe procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical ducting systems |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, weatherproof membranes
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesive, tacks, tape, rivets
- mechanical ducting systems include: conditioned air, outside air, heat, exhaust
- procedures include: watershed, lap placement, fastening, sealants
Task C-12 Insulates mechanical equipment
Task Descriptor
Insulators (heat and frost) insulate mechanical equipment used in mechanical systems for thermal and acoustic applications and to prevent condensation. Application of a vapour barrier is critical to chilled/cold work.
C-12.01 - Installs insulation on mechanical equipment
C-12.01 - Installs insulation on mechanical equipment
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| C-12.01.01P |
cut rigid or flexible insulation |
rigid or flexible insulation is cut according to measurements to accommodate irregular surfaces, protrusions, penetrations and hangers |
| C-12.01.02P |
cut lags and score rigid insulation |
lags are cut and rigid insulation is scored to allow for bends and curves in equipment |
| C-12.01.03P |
secure rigid and flexible insulation to mechanical equipment |
rigid and flexible insulation is secured to mechanical equipment using fasteners and adhesives according to specifications |
Range of Variables
- insulation includes: fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), elastomeric foam, cellular glass (foam glass)
- fasteners include: pins and clips, foil tape, banding, staples, wire, adhesives
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, TIAC Best Practices Guide
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-12.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of installing insulation on mechanical equipment |
identify types of insulation, their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of mechanical equipment, their characteristics and insulation requirements |
| C-12.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install insulation on mechanical equipment |
identify fastening devices and techniques |
| describe the procedures used to install insulation on mechanical equipment |
Range of Variables
- insulation includes: fibreglass (rigid board, flexible blankets/batts), elastomeric foam, cellular glass (foam glass)
- mechanical equipment includes: pumps, fans, tanks, boilers, chillers, condensers, heat exchangers
C-12.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical equipment
C-12.02 - Applies vapour barrier on insulated mechanical equipment
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| C-12.02.01P |
cut vapour barrier material |
vapour barrier material is cut as required |
| C-12.02.02P |
wrap insulated equipment with vapour barrier material |
insulated equipment is wrapped with vapour barrier material while accommodating for irregular shapes, protrusions, penetrations and hangers |
| C-12.02.03P |
apply adhesives and tape to seams and joints |
adhesives and tape are applied to seams and joints to ensure integrity of the seal according to specifications |
| C-12.02.04P |
create vapour barriers |
vapour barriers are created by rolling, brushing, trowelling and spraying mastics, adhesives and coatings according to specifications |
Range of Variables
- vapour barriers include: ASJ, RFFRK, tar paper, mastics, films, weatherproof membranes
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, TIAC Best Practices Guide
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-12.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of the application of vapour barrier on insulated mechanical equipment |
identify types of vapour barriers and describe their importance, characteristics and applications |
| identify fastening devices and techniques |
| describe procedures used to apply vapour barriers on insulated mechanical equipment |
| identify vapour barrier requirements |
Range of Variables
- vapour barriers include: ASJ, RFFRK, tar paper, mastics, films, weatherproof membranes
- applications include: sprayed, trowelled, brushed, wrapped
C-12.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical equipment
C-12.03 - Installs cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical equipment
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| C-12.03.01P |
cut and shape cladding, jacketing and finishes |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are cut and shaped to fit installed insulation using tools and equipment |
| C-12.03.02P |
secure cladding, jacketing and finishes to installed insulation |
cladding, jacketing and finishes are secured to installed insulation using fasteners and according to specifications |
| C-12.03.03P |
apply sealant to seams |
sealant is applied to seams as required according to project specifications |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, mastic, weatherproof membranes
- tools and equipment include: combination machine (beaders/crimpers), snips, lockformer, sheet metal brakes, banding equipment, brushes, rollers, trowels
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesive, tacks, tape, rivets
- specifications include: engineered, manufacturers’, TIAC Best Practices Guide
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-12.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of cladding, jacketing and finishes, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of cladding, jacketing and finishes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-12.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical equipment |
identify fasteners and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe procedures used to install cladding, jacketing and finishes on insulated mechanical equipment |
Range of Variables
- cladding, jacketing and finishes include: stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, canvas, mastic, weatherproof membranes
- procedures include: watershed, lap placement, fastening, sealants
- fasteners include: lagging, screws, banding, PVC welding adhesive, tacks, tape, rivets