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PIPE INSULATOR [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pipe insulator
1, record 1, English, pipe%20insulator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couvreur de tuyaux
1, record 1, French, couvreur%20de%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couvreuse de tuyaux 1, record 1, French, couvreuse%20de%20tuyaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boiler and pipe insulator
1, record 2, English, boiler%20and%20pipe%20insulator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur de chaudières et de tuyaux2
1, record 2, French, calorifugeur%20de%20chaudi%C3%A8res%20et%20de%20tuyaux2
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- calorifugeuse de chaudières et de tuyaux 1, record 2, French, calorifugeuse%20de%20chaudi%C3%A8res%20et%20de%20tuyaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Thermal Insulation
- Pipes and Fittings
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boiler and pipe insulator
1, record 3, English, boiler%20and%20pipe%20insulator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Isolation thermique
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur de chaudières et de tuyaux
1, record 3, French, calorifugeur%20de%20chaudi%C3%A8res%20et%20de%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- calorifugeuse de chaudières et de tuyaux 1, record 3, French, calorifugeuse%20de%20chaudi%C3%A8res%20et%20de%20tuyaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principales fonctions du calorifugeur de chaudières et de tuyaux : lire et interpréter les dessins et les devis afin d'établir la quantité et la qualité des matériaux isolants nécessaires; mesurer et couper les matériaux isolants aux longueurs requises, à l'aide d'outils manuels ou mécaniques; appliquer et fixer l'isolant selon les méthodes suivantes : pulvérisation, soufflage, encollage, bridage, rubanage ou autre méthode d'application et d'installation; placer l'isolant autour des obstacles et entre les poutres et les entretoises; installer des pare-vapeur; appliquer le ciment hydrofuge sur les matériaux d'isolation au moment du surfaçage; enlever, s'il y a lieu, l'amiante ou l'urée-formaldéhyde dans les bâtiments. 2, record 3, French, - calorifugeur%20de%20chaudi%C3%A8res%20et%20de%20tuyaux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Thermal Insulation
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pipe insulator
1, record 4, English, pipe%20insulator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pipe insulators apply insulating materials to pipes and ductwork in order to maintain temperature. [Duties include] measuring and cutting insulation, removing asbestos insulation, fitting insulation around obstructions, following blueprint specifications, and preparing surfaces for insulation. 2, record 4, English, - pipe%20insulator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Isolation thermique
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couvreur de tuyaux
1, record 4, French, couvreur%20de%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- couvreuse de tuyaux 1, record 4, French, couvreuse%20de%20tuyaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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