This unit specifies the outcomes required to safely undertake floor, wall and ceiling insulation installation work using bulk insulation and pliable membrane products. The unit includes identifying legislative, regulatory, and job requirements;planning and preparing to install insulation; installing insulation; and, completing installation, including preparation of a Statement of Insulation Installation.

The unit requires a person undertaking this work to comply with legislative, regulatory, safety and technical, organisational and site requirements while planning and carrying out the work.

The unit applies to insulation installers working primarily in residential buildings, although there may be application in some instances in commercial buildings.

The work context involves working at heights, working in enclosed areas, dust control and mitigation of risk from asbestos.

At the time of endorsement there was no requirement by any state or territory regulator for insulation installers to complete this unit for licensing or registration purposes.