Insulation and Home Improvement Installers

Insulation and Home Improvement Installers install a variety of insulation materials to improve resistance to heat, cold, air, sound and moisture, and install functional and decorative home improvements.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- examining plans, specifications and work sites to determine the type and quality of installations required and their location - preparing site for insulation and installation of fittings by nailing up furring, drilling holes for screws and bolts, and erecting scaffolding and ladders - gluing blocks and slabs of foamed plastic and cork to walls - operating equipment to blow and spray mineral wool, fibre fill and foam insulation material into cavities - cutting insulation material to size and shape, and nailing and stapling batt-type insulation to joists, studs and furring - measuring, cutting and applying solar control film to windows - fitting awnings, security screens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, exterior cladding and other home improvements using hand tools - drilling holes in wood, brick, stone and fibrous structures, and bolting, screwing and nailing fittings into place - attaching and adjusting mechanical fittings such as cranks, locks and pull-cords - installing flashing and waterproofing to fittings such as shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors