1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 7 Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 79 Other Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 791 Intermediate Mining and Construction Workers >> 7914 Insulation and Home Improvements Installers

UNIT GROUP 7914 INSULATION AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLERS

INSULATION AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLERS install functional or decorative fittings, or install and apply a variety of insulation materials to improve resistance to heat, cold, air, sound or moisture, in established buildings and those under construction.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

examining plans and specifications to determine location for insulation materials
preparing site for insulation or installation of fittings by nailing up furring, drilling holes for screws and bolts, and erecting scaffolding
nailing or stapling batt-type insulation to joists, studs or furring
gluing blocks and slabs of foamed plastic or cork to walls
operating equipment to blow or spray fibre fill or foam insulation material into cavities
fitting awnings, flyscreens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, exterior cladding and other home improvements using hand tools

Occupations:

This section contains the following subsection :
7914-11 Building Insulation Installer
7914-13 Home Improvements Installer