Alberta · designated trade
Insulator (Heat and Frost)
4-Period Apprenticeship ProgramOptional CertificationRed Seal
Insulator (Heat and Frost) is a designated trade in Alberta. The Tradesecrets page lists a 4-Period Apprenticeship Program. Certification on that page is recorded as Optional Certification.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Insulators (heat and frost) apply, remove and repair thermal and acoustical insulation (e.g. calcium silicate, glass foam, mineral wool, Styrofoam, fibreglass) on all types of commercial and industrial equipment (e.g. duct piping, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels).
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Apprenticeship Education Program
Credential
- Diploma
Certification
- Journeyperson Certificate
- Red Seal Endorsement (optional)
Program Requirements
- 4 periods (levels)
- All periods:
- 1620 hours work experience per period
- 6 weeks classroom instruction per period
- Theory exam required
- Each period designed to take ~1 year
- Up to 18 months allowed between each requirement
Classroom Instruction
- 6 weeks in all periods
- Offered at NAIT and SAIT
- Entrance requirements:
- English 10-2 and Math 10-3
- or GED/CAEC
- or Entrance Exam
- Class Catalogue
- Curriculum Guide
- Curriculum Guide Companion Document
- Financial Assistance
- Entrance Requirements
- Entrance Exams
On-the-Job Instruction
- 1620 hours in all periods
- Sponsorship agreement required to earn hours.
- Must be completed with a qualified mentor.
- Demonstrate competence in activities outlined in the record book to receive credit.
Exams
- Theory exam required to complete each period
- Red Seal exam option in final period
Program Updates
- The Insulator (Heat and Frost) Apprenticeship Program is being updated in 2025/2026 to match new national standards and better reflect what today’s industry needs.
High School Credit
- Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
- Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
Recognized Programs
- Recognized programs offered by:
- Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Worker Training Centre (Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 110) Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Worker Training Centre
Related Trade Certificates
Trades Qualifier Program
Work Experience Program
- Complete 72 months and 9720 hours of verifiable Insulator (Heat and Frost) work experience.
- Pass a theory exam.
- Pass a practical exam ($475.00).
Recognized Credentials Program
- Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
- Pass a theory exam.
- Pass a practical exam ($475.00).
Employment in the Trade
Restricted Activities
- Specific tasks and function within the trade may only be performed by authorized individuals.
Authorized Individuals
- To perform restricted activities, you must be:
- a registered apprentice, or
- working at a journeyperson level in the opinion of your employer (journeyperson certification optional).
Apprentice-to-Mentor Ratio
- Employers may employ two apprentices for every one assigned mentor (2:1).
Wages
- Apprentices must be paid at least the below percentage of the rate received by the lowest-paid Insulator (Heat and Frost) journeyperson employed by the same company.
- Period 1: 50%
- Period 2: 60%
- Period 3: 70%
- Period 4: 80%
Recognized Credentials
- If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside of Alberta, you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade in Alberta.
Red Seal Endorsement
- You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.
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