Pipeline Insulation I | Ilisagvik 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

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Tape measures and power saws — measure and cut insulation panels accurately to fit irregular wall cavities in multi-family residential construction without direct oversight.
Blown and rolled insulation materials — cover and line floor, ceiling, and wall surfaces using blowers, knives, and trowels to meet thermal performance specifications.
Blower and hose attachments — adjust controls and regulate material flow independently to achieve even distribution in hard-to-reach floor and ceiling cavities.
Staple guns, adhesives, and wire ties — wrap and glue insulating materials to structural surfaces, selecting the appropriate fastening method for each substrate type.
Sealants, canvas strips, and asphalt mastic — cover and finish insulated access holes and seams to code requirements on light commercial retrofits.
Insulation R-value charts and manufacturer guides — select appropriate materials based on space characteristics and local energy code requirements with minimal supervision.
Spreadsheet and project management software — enter material quantities and job progress data to support accurate material ordering on active job sites.
Cement mortar and rasps — distribute and smooth insulating compounds into confined spaces within masonry walls during commercial building insulation projects.
Blueprint reading skills — interpret floor and wall cross-sections independently to confirm insulation placement and thickness before installation begins.
Active listening and speaking skills — communicate job-site conditions and material needs clearly to supervisors and tradespeople during multi-trade construction sequences.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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