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Task D-13 Installs insulation and membranes
Task descriptor
Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) install insulation and membranes. In an exterior system, insulation is primarily used to stop thermal transfer. Membranes are installed to create a barrier against vapour, air and water. Together, they create a continuous and uniform building envelope.
D-13.01-Installs thermal insulation
D-13.01-Installs thermal insulation
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| D-13.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.01.02P |
measure and cut insulation |
insulation is measured and cut |
| D-13.01.03P |
lay out insulation panels |
insulation panels are laid out according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.01.04P |
place and attach insulation |
insulation is placed and attached using methods according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: saws, knives
- methods include: using adhesives, using friction fit, using mechanical fasteners
Knowledge
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| D-13.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of thermal insulation, its characteristics, principles and applications |
define terminology associated with thermal insulation |
| identify types of thermal insulation, and describe their characteristics, principles and applications |
| identify insulating values |
| D-13.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install thermal insulation |
identify tools and equipment used to install thermal insulation, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install thermal insulation |
| describe methods used to place and attach insulation |
| identify types of sealants used to install thermal insulation |
Range of variables
- principles include: preventing heat loss, conduction, convection, radiation, insulating values
- types of thermal insulation include: fibreglass, mineral fibre, rigid, semi-rigid, batts, spray, blown
- insulating values include: R-20, R-12
- tools and equipment include: saws, knives
- methods include: using adhesives, using friction fit, using mechanical fasteners
- types of sealants include: thermal sealant, expandable foam, sheeting tape, foil tape
D-13.02-Installs interior/exterior membranes
D-13.02-Installs interior/exterior membranes
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| D-13.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.02.02P |
measure and cut membranes |
membranes are measured and cut |
| D-13.02.03P |
lay out membranes |
membranes are laid out according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-13.02.04P |
place and attach membranes |
membranes are placed and attached using methods according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: knives, hammers, tackers, staplers
- methods include: using adhesives, using mechanical fasteners
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-13.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of interior/exterior membranes, their characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with interior/exterior membranes |
| identify types of interior/exterior membranes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-13.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install interior/exterior membranes |
identify tools and equipment used to install interior/exterior membranes, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install interior/exterior membranes |
| describe methods used to place and attach interior/exterior membranes |
| identify types of sealants used to install interior/exterior membranes |
Range of variables
- types of interior/exterior membranes include: polyethylene film vapour barrier, rubberized non-permeable membrane, aluminum foil, building wrap
- tools and equipment include: knives, hammers, tackers, staplers
- methods include: using adhesives, using mechanical fasteners
- types of sealants include: caulking, tape, expandable foam
Task D-14 Prepares surface for exterior finishes
Task descriptor
Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) create an appropriate substrate for the attachment of various finishes.
D-14.01-Installs exterior sheathing
D-14.01-Installs exterior sheathing
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| D-14.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.01.02P |
measure, cut and shape exterior sheathing |
exterior sheathing is measured, cut and shaped according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.01.03P |
lay out, place and fasten exterior sheathing |
exterior sheathing is laid out, placed and fastened using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, nail guns, cement board cutters
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-14.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of exterior sheathing, its characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with exterior sheathing |
| identify types of exterior sheathing, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-14.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install exterior sheathing |
identify tools and equipment used to install exterior sheathing, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install exterior sheathing |
| identify types of fasteners used to install exterior sheathing |
| identify types of sealants used to install exterior sheathing |
Range of variables
- types of exterior sheathing include: glass mat covered gypsum panels, exterior gypsum panels, cement board panels, plywood
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, nail guns, cement board cutters
D-14.02-Installs lath
D-14.02-Installs lath
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| D-14.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.02P |
measure, cut and shape lath and stops |
lath and stops are measured, cut and shaped according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.03P |
lay out, place and fasten lath |
lath is laid out, placed and fastened using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.02.04P |
install plaster stops, beads and expansion joints |
plaster stops, beads and expansion joints are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications, and blueprints and drawings |
| D-14.02.05P |
cut, shape and install flashings |
flashings are cut, shaped and installed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, hammers, nippers
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, tie wire
- drawings include: engineered shop drawings, architectural drawings, structural drawings
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-14.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of lath, its characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with lath |
| identify types of lath, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe expansion joints, plaster stops and flashings, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-14.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install lath |
identify tools and equipment used to install lath, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install lath |
| describe fastener spacing required for installation of lath |
| identify types of fasteners used to install lath |
Range of variables
- types of lath include: expanded metal, rib and welded stucco wire
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, hammers, nippers
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, tie wire
D-14.03-Installs Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) (Not common core)
D-14.03-Installs Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) (Not common core)
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| D-14.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.03.02P |
measure, cut and shape insulation |
insulation is measured, cut and shaped according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.03.03P |
lay out, place and fasten insulation |
insulation is laid out, placed and fastened using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.03.04P |
cut, shape and install flashings |
flashings are cut, shaped and installed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-14.03.05P |
create and install expansion joints and edge details |
expansion joints and edge details are created and installed |
| D-14.03.06P |
create and install rainscreen system |
rainscreen system is created and installed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, trowels, spirit levels, saws, knives, hotwire table, hot knives
- fasteners include:washers, screws, pins, nails, glue
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-14.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of EIFS, its characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with EIFS |
| identify types of EIFS, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe expansion joints and flashings, and describe their characteristics and applications |
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demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install EIFS |
identify tools and equipment used to install EIFS, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install EIFS |
| describe fastener spacing required for installation of EIFS |
| identify types of fasteners used to install EIFS |
Range of variables
- types of EIFS include: rainscreen, pressure equalization systems
- tools and equipment include: screw guns, trowels, spirit levels, saws, knives, hotwire table, hot knives
- fasteners include:washers, screws, pins, nails, glue
Task D-15 Installs exterior finishes
Task descriptor
Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) install exterior finishes to protect the building from environmental conditions while adhering to the architects’ and engineers’ designs.
D-15.01-Fabricates panels
D-15.01-Fabricates panels
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| D-15.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-15.01.02P |
rig and hoist panels up to worksite |
panels are rigged and hoisted up to worksite according to jurisdictional limitations |
| D-15.01.03P |
measure, cut, square and shape materials |
materials are measured, cut, squared and shaped according to manufacturers’ specifications and architects’ and engineers’ designs |
| D-15.01.04P |
assemble panels |
panels are assembled according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-15.01.05P |
identify building substrate |
building substrate is identified |
| D-15.01.06P |
apply sheathing |
sheathing is applied using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: chop saws, impact drills, plasma cutters, welding machine
- materials include: steel studs, tracks, sheathing, bridging clips, channels
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, clips, anchors
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-15.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of panels and their characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with panels |
| identify types of panels and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-15.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to fabricate panels |
identify tools and equipment used to fabricate panels, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to fabricate panels |
| describe materials used to fabricate panels |
| identify types of fasteners used to apply sheathing |
| identify types of substrates and describe their properties |
Range of variables
- types of panels include: curtain wall, rainscreen, general cosmetic
- tools and equipment include: chop saws, impact drills, plasma cutters, welding machine
- materials include: steel studs, tracks, sheathing, bridging clips, channels
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, clips, anchors
- types of substrates include: concrete, CMU masonry, brick, steel
D-15.02-Installs pre-manufactured panels
D-15.02-Installs pre-manufactured panels
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| D-15.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-15.02.02P |
modify panels |
panels are modified according to site conditions |
| D-15.02.03P |
plan sequence and placement of panels |
sequence and placement of panels are planned according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-15.02.04P |
identify building substrate |
building substrate is identified |
| D-15.02.05P |
place panels |
panels are placed using fasteners according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-15.02.06P |
install and remove temporary braces |
temporary braces are installed and removed |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: impact drills, hammer drills, pry bars, crow bars
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, clips, anchors
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-15.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of pre-manufactured panels, their characteristics and applications |
define terminology associated with pre-manufactured panels |
| identify types of pre-manufactured panels and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-15.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to install pre-manufactured panels |
identify tools and equipment used to install pre-manufactured panels, and describe their characteristics and procedures for use |
| describe procedures used to install pre-manufactured panels |
| identify types of fasteners used to install pre-manufactured panels |
| identify types of substrates and describe their properties |
| describe joint tolerances |
| explain the importance of installing temporary braces after installation of pre-manufactured panels |
Range of variables
- types of pre-manufactured panels include: wind-load, axial load
- tools and equipment include: impact drills, hammer drills, pry bars, crow bars
- fasteners include: screws, nails, pins, clips, anchors
- types of substrates include: concrete, CMU masonry, brick, steel