Short-term Certificate in Building Construction - Acoustic/Ceiling Insulation | Northeast Alabama Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingOperation and Control

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanical

Abilities

Extent FlexibilityManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationTrunk StrengthGross Body EquilibriumArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionVisualizationOral ExpressionSelective Attention

Tasks

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

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAir filtering devicesAsbestos cuttersBatt knivesBlower machinesCaulking gunsChalk linesDesktop computersFiltered vacuum cleanersHammer staplersHole sawsHooded protective suitsKnivesLadders

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2131.00	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	title_inference	$48,680 median$77,160 top	+3.73%	150

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

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 — identify and select under direct supervision before cutting insulation materials on a residential job site.
Insulating batts and rolls — fit and staple to wall studs and ceiling joists following step-by-step instructions from a lead installer.
Blower hopper — fill with loose-fill insulating material under supervisor guidance during attic insulation installations.
Blower controls and nozzle levers — operate at basic settings to start airflow and direct material under close crew oversight.
Insulation types — recognize differences between fiberglass, cellulose, and foam products during material staging on the job site.
Hand saws and utility knives — cut rigid board insulation to approximate dimensions while following marked cut lines on a commercial project.
Access holes and insulated surfaces — seal with tape and plastic covers following a prescribed finishing checklist on residential walls.
Personal protective equipment and safety protocols — apply consistently when handling fibrous or blown insulation materials in enclosed spaces.
Verbal instructions from crew leads — listen actively and ask clarifying questions to confirm task requirements before beginning installation work.
Basic blueprints and work orders — read with guidance to locate insulation zones and identify targeted surfaces in a new-construction building.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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