9919-11 Lagger
Applies insulating materials, such as asbestos, felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork to pipes, steam generators, process vats or ducting.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is completion of compulsory secondary education or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- examines specifications to determine insulation requirements
- cuts, shapes, trims and smooths insulating sheets to cover parts of equipment and pipes
- wraps or fits insulating materials around airconditioning ducts, and trims materials with scissors or shears
- fits and tapes preformed insulation around pipes
- brushes or sprays waterproof cement over insulating materials
- secures insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping or using welding torches
- trowels plaster over wire netting, and wraps canvas strips over plaster
- packs cavities in walls and partly assembled casings with loose particles of insulating material
- installs prefabricated insulating assemblies, using hand tools and metal fasteners
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