HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS

Associate of Science Degree Heat and Frost · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Description

The Heat and Frost Insulator Associate of Science Degree is designed to prepare students who are interested in careers in the heat and frost insulators industry to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California (i.e., programs, system, and standards). Students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the heat and frost insulators industry in compliance with governmental regulations, and simultaneously to protect human health and the environment.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Heat and Frost Insulators, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses25
HEFR 040Insulation Industry Orientation2.5
HEFR 041Mechanical Piping Systems2.5
HEFR 042Boiler Insulation2.5
HEFR 043Construction Mathematics2.5
HEFR 044Mechanical Piping Insulation2.5
HEFR 045Foam & Firestopping Insulation2.5
HEFR 046Blueprint Reading2.5
HEFR 047Prefabricated Buildings2.5
HEFR 048Firestop Applications2.5
HEFR 049Advanced Life Safety Firestop Applications2.5
Total25

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