A new version of this apprenticeship will be approved for delivery on 29th December 2023 with a funding band of £20,000. More information on this apprenticeship and others are available in the revisions status report.
Applying and fabricating insulation and cladding materials.
Thermal Insulation Technicians apply multi-layer applications of specialist insulation systems, comprising of layers of high performance insulation, vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding. Thermal Insulation Technicians create bespoke patterns using technical drawing equipment to fabricate specialist cladding materials, which are applied on top of specialist insulation systems to complex pipework, ductwork and vessels. The cladding material is required to protect the equipment from environmental damage and for personnel protection from very hot or very cold surface temperatures, whilst maintaining the equipment within the plant.
Thermal Insulation Technicians can expect to work in a supervisory capacity, mentoring and advising other operatives and assisting with the management of projects. They will ensure the appropriate standard and quality of work is maintained and that it conforms to the design specifications, taking any corrective actions they consider necessary.
Thermal Insulation Technicians may work on a diverse range of sites including:
Working wherever pipework and services are located i.e. inside the plant or outside on the wider site.
The role of a Thermal Insulation Technician includes the procurement of appropriate resources, the scheduling of work activities and quality assurance, in addition to the installation and application of appropriate insulation and cladding materials. They will identify the working area, variations in temperature and changing site conditions through a process of consultation with the client and appraisal of project drawings and information.
Thermal Insulation Technicians will require a comprehensive understanding of:
Thermal Insulation Technicians are able to:
Thermal Insulation Technicians are expected to demonstrate the following behaviours:
Qualifications: Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment
Level: This is a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Duration: The Apprenticeship will typically be completed in 24 months.
Review: The Apprenticeship Standard will be reviewed after 3 years.
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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Revised version awaiting implementation | In revision | 29/12/2023 | Not set | Not set |
1.0 | Approved for delivery | 09/02/2018 | 28/12/2023 | Not set |