OFTEC 50 - INTRODUCTION TO DOMESTIC OIL FIRED APPLIANCES

INTRODUCTION 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. As part of the course 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 operative has a solid background and enough practical knowledge in oil to perform the everyday task of competent oil operatives. THE TRAINING OBJECTIVES Areas covered include; *Safety requirements *Building Regulations and planning consent *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 *Oil burners *Pipework *British Standards *Ventilation *Flues *Commissioning domestic oil boilers *Energy conservation COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITS On completion candidates will be able to demonstrate their safety awareness and competency in the contents of the course. TRAINING METHOD Practical workshop and theory. COURSE OUTCOME/RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation for assessment under OFTEC. To enable candidates to undertake the OFTEC 101, 102, 105 and 600A assessments. PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION Candidates should have experience of plumbing. PRICES Click here to see a full list of our oil training and assessment prices. Candidates will also need up-to-date OFTEC Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 (available from our Training Resources department) IT MUST BE NOTED THAT TRAINING IS NOT PART OF THE ASSESSMENT AND COMPLETION OF TRAINING DOES NOT GUARANTEE SUCCESS AT THE ASSESSMENT STAGE.