Insulator at Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Loc 132
at Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Loc 132 in Kapolei, HI
About This Program
Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 132, based in Kapolei, HI, offers a paid insulator apprenticeship designed to prepare skilled trade workers for Hawaii's commercial and industrial construction market. Apprentices begin earning wages from their first day and receive hands-on training throughout the program.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install insulation on mechanical piping, HVAC systems, and industrial equipment while developing safety awareness and material handling skills. Classroom instruction covers insulation types, energy efficiency requirements, trade mathematics, and applicable safety regulations.
Upon completion, graduates are prepared to work as skilled insulators throughout Hawaii. The state's ongoing resort, commercial, and infrastructure construction activity creates consistent demand for qualified insulation professionals in this specialized trade.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
How to Apply
What to Expect as an Insulator Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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