INSULATORS & ASBESTOS WORKERS:
International
Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers
LOCAL: LOCAL UNION
118
AREA: All of B.C., Yukon and North West Territories (MacKenzie Valley
West)
ADDRESS:
233 East 11 Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 2C4
PHONE: (604) 877-0909
FAX: (604) 877-0926
E-MAIL: HnF118@bc.telus.net
WEB SITE: www.insulators.org
Skills of the Trade
The primary work of the trade involves the application of various insulating materials to hot and cold surfaces. Heat & Frost Insulators cover exposed surfaces of pipes, steam generators, ducts, process vats and related equipment using a variety of insulating materials to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation and deaden sound. Insulation work is generally associated with larger industrial or commercial projects such as power plants, chemical plants, nuclear power houses, heavy manufacturing or processing installations including refrigeration. Smaller commercial work includes plumbing, heating and air conditioning insulation on such buildings as schools, churches, apartments, shopping centers, hospitals and "tunnel" or "ditch" work. In BC the 300 active members of Local 118 of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers work around the province at refineries, pulp mills, gas plants, ice rinks, hospitals, commercial outlets and, also on boats and high rises. Sometimes Insulators are working with a partner but often they are solo.
Apprenticeship Training
Insulators must complete four years of work experience including four periods of in-school training. On completion Insulators will be issued a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification. These certificates are valid in other provinces and states as they have Red Seal status.
Apprenticeship and/or Training Co-ordinator(s):
Wayne Laxton, Administrator
Insulation Industry Apprenticeship Board (IIAB)
c/o Local 118 (see above)
PHONE: (604) 877-0909
FAX: (604) 877-0926
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