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Diploma of Vocational Education
Insulator (Heat and Frost)
Duration: 19 weeks
Program Description
The Insulator (Heat and Frost) program is a provincial apprenticeship program that will put students on the right path to becoming a Journeyperson. Insulators (Heat and Frost) specialize in the installation and maintenance of insulation systems for the conservation of energy and the control of environment in buildings, vessels, refineries, and premises requiring temperature control, heat, transfer, sound barriers, and fire protection. While studying at Academy Canada students will complete all entry level courses as outlined below. After graduation students will proceed to obtain the required industry experience essential to do additional advanced level courses. Information regarding advanced training and course descriptions are available at each campus. Once students have completed all entry and advanced courses and have the required industry experience, he/she will be eligible to write the Interprovincial Journeyperson examination.
Apprenticeship Training
The Insulator (Heat and Frost) program is an apprenticeship trades program. These courses, completed at Academy Canada will represent partial completion of the requirements for Journeyperson status under the interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this initial training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education.
Entry Level Courses
TS-1510 Occupational Health and Safety
TS-1520 WHMIS
TS-1530 First Aid HF
1100 Hand and Power Tools
HF-1110 Shop Tools and Equipment
HF-1150 Insulation Principles
HF-1200 Insulation Materials
HF-1210 Insulation Practices
HF-1240 Hot Work Practices
HF-1230 Installing Pipe Insulation
HF-1250 Introduction to Asbestos
MA-1060 Basic Math
HF-1260 Asbestos Removal Procedures
HF-1270 Blueprint Reading - Part 1
HF-1310 Blanket Insulation
HF-1320 Fibrous Board Insulation
HF-1550 Firestopping
SD-1700 Workplace Skills
CM-2150 Workplace Communications
MC-1050 Introduction to Computers
MR-1220 Customer Service
SD-1710 Job Search Techniques
SP-2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
SD-1720 Entrepreneurial Awareness
HF-1220 Introduction to Pipe and Piping Systems
Employment Opportunities
Upon Successful Completion of the Insulator (Heat and Frost) program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in various sectors of the commercial, industrial, construction, and oil and gas industries.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission into the Insulator (Heat and Frost) program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not complete the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counselor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature Students are eligible for admission into the Insulator (Heat and Frost) Program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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