OFTEC Oil 50 - Introduction to Domestic Oil Fired Appliances

This is a practical course designed for operatives lacking or with no experience of domestic oil installations. This course is designed to give more intensive and detailed practical training than the standard courses, which are aimed at experienced operatives.

The aim of each part of the course is that the candidate will reach the required standard to enable them to undertake the standard assessments.

The main aim of the course is to ensure that the delegate has a solid background and enough practical knowledge in oil to perform the everyday tasks of a competent oil operative.

To provide candidates with the knowledge, understanding and skills to undertake work on domestic oil installations.

Anyone wishing to carry out work on domestic oil-fired installations who has no previous experience or qualifications.

There are no entry/pre-requisite requirements although plumbing skills will be highly advantageous.

* Safety requirements
* Building Regulations
* Types of oil and their identification
* Steel and thermoplastic oil storage
* 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
* Oil burners
* Pipework
* British Standards
* Ventilation
* Flues
* Commissioning domestic oil boilers
* Energy conservation

Five days

Practical workshop and theory

There is no formal assessment for the OFTEC 50 course. However upon successful completion candidates will be able to undertake the relevant oil assessments; OFTEC 101 , OFTEC 102 , OFTEC 105E , OFTEC 600A

Recommendation for assessment under the OFTEC competent persons scheme.

Candidates will need up-to-date OFTEC Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 (available from our office on 01579 348544)

Candidates will be provided with a training pack

Click here to see a full prospectus of our training and assessments available.