WORK PROCESS
PIPE COVERER AND INSULATOR
(Ship & Boat Mfg)
O*NET/SOC CODE: 47-2132.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0411
Description: Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature. Demonstrate knowledge and skills for qualifying as Journeyman. Applicable Job Qualification Requirements will be used as a guide in performing tasks and demonstrating knowledge in the following areas. Actual work time must be recorded n the Work Experience Log.
SKILL AREA
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. FUNDAMENTALS (Demonstration of knowledge required in all areas)
500
1. Safety Precautions Fundamentals
2. First Aid And Rescue
3. Quality Assurance Administration Fundamentals
4. Quality Assurance Program Fundamentals
5. Levels of Control Fundamentals
6. Hearing Conservation Program Fundamentals
7. Hazardous Material Control And Management (HMC&M)
Program Fundamentals
8. Respiratory Protection Program Fundamentals
9. Sight Conservation Program Fundamentals
10. General Administration (Log, Record and File Maintenance)
11. Technical Administration (Publications and Technical Manuals)
12. Logistics
13. Shop Fundamentals
B. EQUIPMENT
500
Demonstrate safe operation and upkeep of shop equipment. The Equipment list is representative of tools and machinery typically found in the Work Center associated
with this trade.
1. Breathing apparatus, Self Contained
2. Cleaner, Vacuum, Electric, Wet/Dry, Portable
3. Protective Clothing and Respirator
4. Infrared Viewer, Digital Readout, Portable
5. Table, Down Draft, Floor
6. Knife Sharpener, Electric, Bench
7. Pump, Rhine Air, Electric/Pneumatic
8. Spray Gun, Portable
9. Repair Kit, Radar Absorptive material
10. Saw, Band, Cut Off, Vertical
11. Sewing Machine, Single Needle, Bench
C. INSPECT, REPAIR, AND REPLACE PASSIVE COUNTER MEASURE SYSTEMS
500
1. Radar Absorbent Material (Type 3r, 14 and 16)
2. Window Film (Type 12)
D. PROVIDE MANUFACTURING SERVICES
2000
1. Flange shield
2. Lagging pads
E. PROVIDE INSTALLATION TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (Lagging)
500
1. Installation and safety for shipboard personnel
F. REPAIR AND REPLACE ACOUSTICAL/LAGGING MATERIALS
2000
1. Foam rubber
2. Fiberglass/Pre-Formed (Spun)
3. Cloth coverings
4. Calcium silicate
5. Epoxy coating
G. REPAIR DECK COVERING
1000
1. Prepare, apply and seal one-step covering
H. REPAIR AND REPLACE ABLATIVE MATERIALS
1000
1. Ablative compound and tile
TOTAL HOURS
8000
Applicable Rating(s) Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
Machinist Mate (MM)
Utilitiesman (UT)
Applicable Related Instruction: Hull Maintenance Technician
Machinist Mate
Utilitiesman “A” Schools
or trade related schools/course
totaling 576 hours.
