Course details

AIM:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and related knowledge to enable them to install insulation to manufacturer’s specifications and to comply with current regulations and codes of practice and to achieve FETAC certification.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide extensive insight into insulation, the need and benefits
  • Understanding of insulation products
  • Installation & Maintenance
  • End of programme Theory and Practical Assessment

CONTENT:

  • Module 1 Introduction to Insulation
  • Module 2 Conservation of Energy and the Building Regulations
  • Module 3 The Building Fabric and Assessment
  • Module 4 U-Values
  • Module 5 Materials and Uses
  • Module 6 Unit 1 Prepare Equipment & Tools for installation
  • Unit 2 Prepare Materials and Work Area for Installation
  • Unit 3 Installation of Specific Thermal Insulation
  • Unit 4 Post Installation Operations
  • Unit 5 Safety, Efficiency and Effectiveness
  • Module 7 Installing External Insulation
  • Module 8 New Houses and Insulation
  • Module 9 Older Houses and Insulation
  • Module 10 Condensation and Ventilation
  • Module 11 Draught Sealing and Air-Tightness
  • Module 12 Health and Safety & PPE
  • Module 13 Documentation
  • Module 14 Practical Workshops,Product Identification, Product Types, Product Maintenance, System Applications, Equipment

TRAINEE PROFILE: Persons involved in Insulation and/or Construction

CERTIFICATION: FETAC Level 5 Successful candidates will receive a certificate in Thermal Insulation

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC

METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK  and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.

In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.

On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.

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