Insulation and Home Improvement Installers (ANZSCO 8214) are professionals who specialize in installing various types of insulation materials to enhance resistance to heat, cold, air, sound, and moisture. Additionally, they are skilled in installing functional and decorative home improvements. This occupation plays a crucial role in ensuring energy efficiency and comfort in residential and commercial buildings.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Insulation and Home Improvement Installers unit group require a level of skill commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:

In Australia:

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

In New Zealand:

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

In some cases, relevant experience of at least one year may substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. Furthermore, additional on-the-job training and experience may be necessary alongside the formal qualification. Depending on the specific role, registration or licensing may also be required.

Tasks Include:

• Examining plans, specifications, and work sites to determine the type, quality, and location of required installations
• Preparing sites for insulation and installation by nailing up furring, drilling holes, erecting scaffolding, and ladders
• Applying blocks and slabs of foamed plastic and cork to walls using adhesive
• Operating equipment to blow and spray mineral wool, fiber fill, and foam insulation material into cavities
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping insulation material to fit and securing it to joists, studs, and furring using nails and staples
• Applying solar control film to windows for improved energy efficiency
• Installing awnings, security screens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, and exterior cladding using hand tools
• Drilling holes and securing fittings into wood, brick, stone, and fibrous structures
• Attaching and adjusting mechanical fittings such as cranks, locks, and pull-cords
• Installing flashing and waterproofing to fittings like shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors

Occupations:

• 821411 Building Insulation Installer
• 821412 Home Improvement Installer

821411 Building Insulation Installer

A Building Insulation Installer specializes in installing various insulating materials, including foam, granules, foil, solar film, batts, and blankets. Their expertise lies in insulating walls, floors, windows, and ceilings to provide resistance against heat, cold, air, sound, and moisture. Depending on the specific role, registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialization:

• Window Tinter (Building)

821412 Home Improvement Installer

A Home Improvement Installer focuses on installing both functional and decorative home improvements. This can include awnings, curtains, blinds, security screens, garage doors, exterior cladding, shower screens, and prefabricated windows and doors. Depending on the specific role, registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Specializations:

• Awning Installer
• Carport Erector
• Curtain Fitter
• Security Door Installer
• Shower Screen Installer