Apprenticeship: Insulation AIN

AIN 021 Orientation

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course provides an overview of the construction industry, safety, and green building awareness. Upon successful completion, students will receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 hour and Powder Actuated Tool certification, and United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Fall Protection qualification cards. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 022 Safety and Health Certifications

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers the safe and appropriate use of scaffolds, aerial lift and fork lift equipment, and emergency response procedures. Upon successful completion, students will be issued American Red Cross First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) scaffold, Aerial Lift and Forklift Qualification Cards. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 023 Insulation Basics

Prerequisite

AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course provides an introduction into insulation as an energy efficiency technology and covers common types of insulating products and typical industry applications. Job planning, preparation and personal protective equipment will be included in performance exercises. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 024 Construction Methods

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course presents the theory, methods, and procedures required to frame basic walls. Hands-on practice using proper tool techniques and appropriate materials will enhance fundamental skill development. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 025A Print Reading

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course introduces basic visualization skills needed for reading and interpreting construction prints. Views, elevations and the role of specifications as they relate to insulation details on prints will be discussed. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 025B Advanced Print Reading

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

In this course, students will analyze multi-view drawings to determine construction type, locate benchmark and building elements; review codes, references, and perform calculations for construction/insulation planning. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 026 Sound Control and Weatherstripping

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course explores building construction systems and materials used to control sound. How sound travels and/or is absorbed by building materials will be presented. Practical experience will be gained during installation of wall systems, weatherstripping, and insulating materials designed to absorb, diffuse, disperse and/or control sound. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 027 Flexible Foam Insulation

Prerequisite

AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers the identification of flexible foam materials, installation methods, and industry applications. The procedures and tool techniques used to fabricate and install several types of equipment covers using flexible foam insulation will be presented and practiced shop floor exercises. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 031 Green Building and Weatherization

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course explains in detail building envelope science. Audit procedures, as well as testing and reporting mechanisms used to measure inefficiencies will be covered. Training will provide novice workers with fundamental skills to properly install the beneficial [“green”] and cost effective energy efficient retro-fits for residential buildings. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 032 Specialty Insulation

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course describes insulation systems materials and installation methods that usually performed by specialty contractors. Instruction will include refrigeration, curtain walls, plenums, access hatches, and spray systems. Students will calculate and prepare materials, and utilize the proper installation techniques during shop exercises. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 033 Energy Audit

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers the building envelope-science, audit procedures, testing and reporting mechanisms used to measure inefficiencies and identify beneficial and cost effective energy efficient retro-fits for residential buildings. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 034 Firestop/Fireproofing Procedures

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course will focus on the correct methods, technical skills, and firestop/fireproofing materials required in the work place today. Strict building codes mandate the importance of certified training. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 035 Infiltration and Moisture Control

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers air infiltration and how it affects the energy efficiency of a building, as well as the techniques, strategies and insulation installation skills designed to prevent energy loss, and damage due to condensation and infiltration described as “moisture build up” inside the building envelope. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 036 Loose Fill and Spray Insulation

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course presents the differences between batt, ridged, loose-fill, and spray types of thermal insulation. The product distinctions, thermal advantages, and variation of typical installation practices will be covered. An in depth discussion of safety precautions and operating procedures for spray equipment and blow rigs (trucks) used in loose fill applications will be presented. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

AIN 037 Rigid Foam and Cellular Glass Insulation Installations

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers the identification of rigid and cellular glass materials, installation methods, and industry applications. The proper handling and installation techniques for molded and extruded polystyrene foam boards, and cellular glass insulation will be stressed during shop exercises. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 041 S/B Crew Lead Training

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course covers the supervisory and leadership skills required for professional development, including the typical work processes, communication methods, motivational concepts, and problem-solving techniques, that when employed, result in the efficient and effective management of construction projects. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: Apprenticeship Insulation 041, Supervisory Training (2020)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

AIN 043 Tool/Equipment Applications

Prerequisite

AIN 021 (Orientation); AIN 022 (Safety and Health Certifications)

Limitations on Enrollment: Must be a state-indentured Insulator apprentice

This course promotes hand/power tool and equipment skill development for various construction applications. Scaffold building and aerial lift safety and operating procedures will also be covered. Upon successful completion, interior systems students will be issued United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Aerial Lift and Scaffold Erector-Welded Frame Qualification Cards. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)