47-2131.00Apprenticeship

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall

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Key Tasks

  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
  • 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 moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.
  • Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
  • Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
  • Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
  • Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
  • Read blueprints, and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
  • Remove old insulation, such as asbestos, following safety procedures.
  • Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

Skills

Active Listening
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Operation and Control
50%
Speaking
50%
Coordination
47%
Monitoring
47%
Operations Monitoring
47%
Complex Problem Solving
44%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Time Management
44%
Active Learning
41%
Judgment and Decision Making
41%
Persuasion
41%
Quality Control Analysis
41%
Reading Comprehension
41%
Negotiation
38%
Service Orientation
35%
Troubleshooting
35%
Equipment Selection
31%
Instructing
31%
Mathematics
31%
Learning Strategies
28%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Repairing
28%
Writing
28%
Equipment Maintenance
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Systems Analysis
25%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Operations Analysis
22%
Technology Design
19%
Installation
6%
Programming
0%
Science
0%

Knowledge

Building and Construction
59%
Customer and Personal Service
51%
Mechanical
51%
English Language
48%
Administration and Management
45%
Transportation
40%
Mathematics
38%
Public Safety and Security
37%
Design
32%
Education and Training
32%
Production and Processing
29%
Physics
28%
Sales and Marketing
26%
Personnel and Human Resources
25%
Law and Government
24%
Engineering and Technology
21%
Administrative
19%
Computers and Electronics
16%
Psychology
15%
Chemistry
13%
Economics and Accounting
12%
Foreign Language
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Communications and Media
6%
Geography
6%
Medicine and Dentistry
3%
Philosophy and Theology
3%
Sociology and Anthropology
3%
Therapy and Counseling
3%
Biology
2%
History and Archeology
2%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Extent Flexibility
72%
Manual Dexterity
63%
Multilimb Coordination
63%
Gross Body Equilibrium
60%
Trunk Strength
60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
56%
Control Precision
56%
Visualization
53%
Depth Perception
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Near Vision
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Stamina
50%
Static Strength
50%
Category Flexibility
47%
Dynamic Strength
47%
Far Vision
47%
Gross Body Coordination
47%
Information Ordering
47%
Oral Comprehension
47%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Problem Sensitivity
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Reaction Time
44%
Written Comprehension
44%
Auditory Attention
41%
Deductive Reasoning
41%
Inductive Reasoning
41%
Response Orientation
41%
Fluency of Ideas
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
38%
Spatial Orientation
38%
Originality
35%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Memorization
31%
Number Facility
31%
Rate Control
31%
Speed of Closure
31%
Written Expression
31%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Time Sharing
28%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Night Vision
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Sound Localization
25%
Explosive Strength
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
13%
Wrist-Finger Speed
10%

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
81%
Performing General Physical Activities
74%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
70%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
68%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
68%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
67%
Getting Information
65%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
62%
Controlling Machines and Processes
58%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
58%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
57%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
53%
Training and Teaching Others
52%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
50%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
48%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Thinking Creatively
47%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
46%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
46%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
45%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
44%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
42%
Selling or Influencing Others
42%
Assisting and Caring for Others
39%
Analyzing Data or Information
38%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
38%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
38%
Processing Information
37%
Scheduling Work and Activities
35%
Documenting/Recording Information
33%
Performing Administrative Activities
31%
Staffing Organizational Units
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
30%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
29%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
28%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
26%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
23%
Working with Computers
15%

Work Context

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

91%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

83%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

82%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

81%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

78%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

76%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

76%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

75%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

74%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

73%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

73%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

72%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

72%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

71%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

70%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

69%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

68%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

67%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

67%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

67%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

65%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

64%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

62%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

62%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

62%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

62%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

60%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

59%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

58%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

57%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

53%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

53%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

50%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

49%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

49%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

48%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

48%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

47%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

42%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

41%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

40%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

39%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

38%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

34%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

31%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

24%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

18%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

17%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

17%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

16%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

13%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

13%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

8%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

3%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

2%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

68%

Less than high school diploma

29%

Post-secondary certificate

2%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

46

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

11

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

4

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

0

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

0

Work Styles

Dependability
74%
Attention to Detail
64%
Cautiousness
52%
Stress Tolerance
32%
Integrity
31%
Perseverance
29%
Achievement Orientation
26%
Cooperation
24%
Self-Control
18%
Self-Confidence
15%
Initiative
5%
Adaptability
3%
Sincerity
3%
Optimism
0%

Work Values

Support
61%
Independence
28%
Relationships
28%
Achievement
22%
Recognition
22%
Working Conditions
22%

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