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Industrial thermal insulation technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Applying and fabricating insulation and cladding materials.
What you'd do
Measure, cut, and fix insulation materials to pipes and vessels
Fabricate and fit sheet metal or GRP cladding over insulation
Work from scaffolding and elevated work platforms safely
Remove and replace old or damaged insulation systems
Follow permit to work and hot work procedures on industrial sites
Read pipework drawings to plan insulation sequences
Inspect finished work for quality against specification
What you'd learn
Heat transfer principles and why industrial insulation is critical
Types of insulation materials - mineral wool, PIR, calcium silicate, and aerogel
Pipework and vessel insulation systems - hot, cold, and cryogenic
Sheet metal cladding fabrication and fitting techniques
Health and safety including working at height and confined spaces
Scaffold awareness, asbestos awareness, and permit to work systems
Reading pipework isometrics and technical drawings
Ready to look for a place?
See live Industrial thermal insulation technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.