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Entry requirements:
You can do a college course to get some of the skills you'll need to get a trainee job with a company.
Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You can apply for a place on an apprenticeship to get started in this career, for example:
These can take up to 2 years to complete and include a mix of training on the job with off-site study.
Entry requirements:
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got experience and qualifications in a related area of work, like:
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.
As a thermal insulation engineer, you could:
Possible green job
This job could help the environment.
For a thermal insulation engineer to be a green job, you could:
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Location : You could work on a construction site, in a factory or at a manufacturing plant.
Environment : Your working environment may be cramped, dusty and physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could take further training while you work to move into a technical, supervisory or managerial role, such as:
You could also find work in related industries, like heating and ventilation engineering or air-conditioning and refrigeration.