Insulating Level 1 Spanish Trainee Guide, 1st edition

(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.

 

19102 Trade Relations (7.5 Hours)

Provides an understanding of contracts, relationships with other members of the construction team, and the importance of communication.

 

19103 Tools of the Trade (7.5 Hours)

Identifies tools of the insulation trade, their proper use and care, and safety procedures for each.

 

19104 Material Handling, Storage, and Distribution (2.5 Hours)

Covers receiving, stacking, and storage of insulation materials, as well as material movement.

 

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.

 

19106 Installing Fiberglass Pipe Insulation (30 Hours)

Describes characteristics of fiberglass pipe insulation and sizing requirements, as well as characteristics of ASJ jacketing.

 

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.