NCCER Industrial Insulator Knowledge Verified credential — Requirements & Free Practice

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NCCER craft-specific Knowledge Verified credential earned by passing the Industrial Insulator journey-level knowledge assessment.

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Award: Pass the Industrial Insulator knowledge assessment for the craft-specific Knowledge Verified credential.
Delivery: Assessment through an NCCER-accredited Assessment Program; NCCER supplies a center locator.

Provider: NCCER
Format: Closed-book written knowledge assessment; a basic function, non-printing calculator is permitted, but extra paper, books, notes and study materials are not.
Exam questions: Total questions: 50.
Time limit: Two hours
Passing score: 75

Examination outline

Safety (14%)
Tools of the Trade (4%)
Pipe Insulation (14%)
- Characteristics of Pipe
- Insulating Pipe Fittings, Valves, and Flanges
- Calcium Silicate/Expanded Perlite Pipe Insulation
Installation of Insulation (22%)
- Mineral Wool Insulation
- Rigid Foam and Cellular Glass Insulation
- Board and Block Insulation
Finishes and Adhesives (10%)
- Cements and Fabric Finishes
- Insulation Adhesives
Trade Math (10%)
Jacketing Fabrication (18%)
- Jacketing Fabrication - Pipe and Fittings
- Jacketing Fabrication - Vessels and Equipment
Sheet Metal Lagging (8%)

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