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Cavity insulation installer
Cavity wall installer
Cavity insulation installers fit insulation, soundproofing materials and cladding in buildings.
Average salary (a year)
£17000
Starter
£40000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
42.0 to 44.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
weekends
How to become
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You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly
College
You could learn some relevant skills through a college course like
Level 1 Award in Construction Crafts, Level 2 Diploma in Building Insulation Treatments, Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations, Level 2 Certificate in Construction and Building Crafts
These courses will give you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need to apply for trainee jobs.
Entry requirements
You may need:
  • 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
The following apprenticeships are relevant to this role
commercial thermal insulation operative intermediate apprenticeship, industrial thermal insulation technician advanced apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Direct Application
You could apply directly for jobs. Employers will usually look for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in subjects like English, maths or design and technology.
Experience in construction, lagging or cladding could be useful.
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Registrations
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Further Information
You can find out more about working in cavity insulation from Go Construct.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    The ability to work well with others
    Knowledge of building and construction
    Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
    The ability to operate and control equipment
    Customer service skills
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to use your initiative
    Persistence and determination
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Other Requirements
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
As an installer you would
set up scaffolding or access platforms where required, carry out pre-installation surveys, mark out ventilation, wiring and pipework ducts in buildings, work out the volume of space to be filled and the amount of materials needed, drill holes into the walls of a building, inject insulation materials into cavity spaces or fit pre-formed cladding, re-fill drill holes and re-point mortar, check all airbricks and flues are clear, make sure materials and methods meet building regulations
Working environment
You could work at a client's business, at a client's home or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be at height, cramped and physically demanding.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could become a team leader, site supervisor or estimator. You could also set up your own installation business.
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