Note: The Insulator Heat & Frost program will not be available for Semester 2 (February - June 2027).
Are you someone who enjoys making a positive impact on the environment? If so, come and learn more about insulators, who play a crucial role in keeping buildings green. In partnership with The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) and the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 110, students can participate in a free program designed to explore how to apply insulation to plumbing, heating and cooling systems, piping equipment, and pressure vessels to help reduce heat loss, control temperature, minimize sound transmission, and decrease the risk of fire hazard.
*Students in this program must be able to wear respiratory protection.
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Students will learn:
- about the properties of various insulation materials used in industrial applications, such as fiberglass, mineral wool, foam boards, and reflective insulation
- fundamentals of thermal insulation
- how to install insulation materials properly on pipes, ducts, boilers, tanks, and other industrial equipment
- how to cut, fit, and secure insulation materials to ensure a tight and effective installation
- strategies to minimize energy loss
- how to recognize and use essential tools and equipment
- industry safety practices
Location:
Local 110 Insulators Heat & Frost Training Centre (9335 47 Street Edmonton, AB, T6B 2R7)
What does a typical day look like?
Insulators measure lightweight and easy-to-use materials and envision how these flat pieces of insulation will work in a 3D-environment. Harnessing the power of handsaws, knives, and scissors, they skillfully measure and cut insulation that will properly cover pipes and ducts throughout a facility.
When they’re not insulating new construction projects, they focus on repairs and maintenance.
While the work of an insulator is often at the end of a project, the correct installation of insulation makes projects safer, greener, and more energy efficient.
Useful Skills
Insulators are detail-oriented people who love to work with their hands. They also have the foresight to envision and prepare the shape, size, and type of insulation materials required for a job. All of this requires a lot of planning and construction knowledge.
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