(Total Level Hours: 170; includes 72.5 of Core Curriculum)
19101 Orientation (5 Hours)
Provides an overview of the insulation industry, factors to consider when choosing a vocation in the insulation industry, and why insulation is used.
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19102 Trade Relations (7.5 Hours)
Provides an understanding of contracts, relationships with other members of the construction team, and the importance of communication.
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19103 Tools of the Trade (7.5 Hours)
Identifies tools of the insulation trade, their proper use and care, and safety procedures for each.
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19104 Material Handling, Storage, and Distribution (2.5 Hours)
Covers receiving, stacking, and storage of insulation materials, as well as material movement.
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19105 Characteristics of Pipe Insulation (5 Hours) Covers identification of types, sizes, and uses of pipe and insulation thickness and the relationship between pipe size and insulation size.
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19106 Installing Fiberglass Pipe Insulation (30 Hours) Describes characteristics of fiberglass pipe insulation and sizing requirements, as well as characteristics of ASJ jacketing.
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19107 Installing Pipe Fittings, Valves, and Flanges (40 Hours) Explains insulation requirements for basic types of fittings, valves, and flanges; cutting and installing mitered segments to pipe elbows; cutting for application to flanged pipe valves and insulating pipe flanges; and cutting and installing plug 90-degree ells.Â