Thermal insulation engineer
Career outlook for thermal insulation engineer
UK Salary Ranges
Entry-level
£20,000
£20,000
Experienced
£40,000
£40,000
Currently employed in Scotland
5,400
Salary information is provided by the "National Careers Service". "Oxford Economics" supplies job forecasts and employment figures. Due to COVID-19 the jobs market is constantly changing. Some of the information may not reflect the current situation.
What's it like?
You would fit insulation around pipes, boilers and ductwork to help them retain heat. You might carry out jobs in factories, offices, power stations or on ships.
On a job, you would typically:
- Plan where to put insulation by referring to building layout diagrams
- Decide what materials to use
- Prepare and clean the surfaces to be insulated
- Measure and cut insulation materials to size
- Fit insulation using clips, adhesives or cement
- Seal the work area after completing the installation
You may also work on the removal of old materials such as asbestos. This substance is dangerous. Your job would involve other risks as well, such as working at heights, so it would be very important to follow health and safety rules carefully.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
Travel
UK employment status
Full-time
58%
Part-time
14%
Self employed
27%
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- Resourceful
- Working with numbers
- Attention to detail
- Developing a plan
- Implementing ideas
- Managing resources
- Time management
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Qualifications
You would do a Modern Apprenticeship managed by the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA).
Entry requirements for a Modern Apprenticeship vary but employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF level 4/5. You usually have to take an aptitude test as part of the entry process.
Useful subjects
- Maths (required by many courses and employers)
- Science subjects
- English and technologies subjects
You will also need
You must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent safety passport to train and work on site. You must pass a health and safety test to qualify for this scheme.
You will require a driving licence for some jobs.
Helpful to have
Qualifications that show understanding and experience of the industry such as Skills for Work Engineering Skills (SCQF level 5).
Previous work-based experience and qualifications in areas such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
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