OFTEC 102 - Commissioning and Servicing of Vapourising Oil-Fired Appliances
Introduction
This is a practical course designed for experienced operatives. This course is designed to provide operatives with an up-to-date refreshment of regulations and take the operative through the correct procedures for commissioning/servicing vaporising oil appliances.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits
The main area of this course is to ensure that the operative has a solid background and enough practical knowledge in oil to perform the everyday tasks of a competent oil operative.
Who is the course aimed at?
Any experienced oil operatives, or plumbers wishing to undertake oil work.
For anyone new to the oil industry or, who feels they need to update their skills, it they will need to undertake the OFT50 training course.
Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
Candidates should have competent plumbing skills and a knowledge and understanding of the domestic oil industry.
For anyone new to the oil industry or who feels they need to update their skills they will need to undertake the OFT50 training course.
Course content
* Safety requirements
* Codes of practice
* Building Regulations
* Types of oil and their identification
* Steel and thermoplastic oil storage (more than 3500 litres)
* Constructional standards
* Tank fittings
* Fuel feed pipe work
* System design including Part L1 of the Building Regulations
* Thermostatic controls
* Gauges and overfill alarms
* Oil contamination problems
* Maintenance of boilers
* Vaporising burners
* Pipework
* British Standards
* Ventilation
* Flues
* Commissioning domestic oil vaporising appliances
* Energy conservation
Course Duration
One day training is available for OFTEC 102.
One day should be sufficient to complete the OFTEC 102 assessment (in addition to any training undertaken).
Training Method
Practical workshop and theory
Assessment
Practical assessment and multiple-choice question papers
Course Outcome/Qualification
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will be eligible to join the OFTEC competent persons scheme.
Materials required
Candidates will need up-to-date OFTEC Books 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (available from our office on 01579 348544)
Materials provided
Candidates will be provided with a training pack
Prices
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