- Construction
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Installation
- Residential
TASKS
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Select type of insulation required
- Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
- Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
- Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
- Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
- Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
- Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings
TYPES OF SYSTEMS
- Compressors
- Ventilation and exhaust
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
- Cladding
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity