Building Insulation Installer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 82Construction and Mining Labourers
- Minor group
- 821Construction and Mining Labourers
Description
Installs and applies insulating material such as foam, granules, foil, solar film, batts and blankets to walls, floors, windows and ceilings of buildings to insulate against heat, cold, air and sound.
Specialisations
- Window Tinter (Building)
Unit group
8214 · Home Improvement and Insulation InstallersDescription
Install functional and decorative home improvements including garage doors, sheds, window furnishings and building insulation materials.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Measures and cuts insulation material, including window tint, to fit specified areas of buildings
- Installs insulation material in walls, floors, windows and ceilings of buildings using tools and equipment such as spray guns, blowers and staplers
- Applies adhesive or fasteners to secure insulation material in place
- Seals gaps and joints in insulation material to ensure airtightness
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/82/821/8214
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
