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  3. T.C. in Apprenticeship Technology-Heat and Frost Insulators

T.C. in Apprenticeship Technology-Heat and Frost Insulators

Ivy Tech Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 46.0414

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Locations

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  • Indianapolis, Indiana

    50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208-5752

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionOperation and Control

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingDesignEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilitySelective AttentionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningGross Body EquilibriumControl PrecisionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissor
  • Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical s
  • Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining o
  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives,
  • Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires
  • Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or
  • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
  • Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAir filtering devicesAviation snipsBatt knivesBeader crimpersCaulking gunsChalk linesConduit bendersCopper bendersCopper cuttersDesktop computersDrop clothsFiltered vacuum cleanersAsbestos cuttersBlower machinesHammer staplersHole sawsHooded protective suitsKnivesLaddersAdjustable hand wrenchesCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersCharging pumpsCordless drillsCrimping lugsDiagonal cutting pliersDigital multimeters

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SupportIndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Insulation Workers, Mechanical47-2132.00
  • Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall47-2131.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Tape measures and hand tools — use under direct supervision to measure and cut fiberglass or foam insulation to marked dimensions on a commercial job site.
  • Basic insulation materials such as fiberglass and Styrofoam — identify and differentiate based on labeled heat-retaining characteristics when directed by a lead installer.
  • Insulation pieces — fit around simple pipe sections and ductwork under journeyman guidance in an industrial facility.
  • Plastic covers, canvas strips, and sealing tape — apply to finished insulated surfaces following step-by-step instructions on an active construction site.
  • Sheet metal sections — assist in positioning and fastening with screws around insulated pipes under close supervision in a mechanical room.
  • Blueprint pages and written specifications — locate and read relevant sections to identify basic job requirements when directed by a supervisor.
  • Pre-measured insulation quantities — retrieve and stage materials according to a supervisor's material list on a light industrial project.
  • Personal protective equipment and site safety protocols — follow consistently when handling insulation materials in enclosed mechanical spaces.
  • Simple handsaws, utility knives, and scissors — operate safely to trim insulation to rough shapes under demonstrated guidance from a crew lead.
  • Work progress and material usage — report accurately to a lead technician at the end of each shift on a commercial insulation project.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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