OFTEC Training Courses

OFTEC approved course covering oil burner servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation of oil-fired heating systems.

Join OFT15-108 at Specialist Gas Assessment Services in Blackpool. This 8 hours Oftec course covering oil-fired heating systems, burner servicing, and OFTEC compliance requirements. Class sizes limited to 12 students for personalized, hands-on learning. £540 per person. Book your place today and advance your professional qualifications.

Installation and commissioning of domestic oil-fired boilers.

This OFTEC qualification is designed for technicians seeking to install oil-fired appliances including boilers and AGAs. This comprehensive 2-day training and assessment course covers all essential aspects of oil-fired appliance installation. Areas Covered: • Health and safety in oil-fired installations • Fire valve installation and safety procedures • Regional legislation and regulatory requirements • Safe electrical isolation procedures • Knowledge of oil storage and supply systems • Oil-fired appliance installation techniques • Heating systems and controls • Energy efficiency and optimization Assessment Methods: The course includes comprehensive assessment through multiple choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based questions, and observed practical assessments to ensure competence in all areas. Prerequisites: Initial assessment candidates must meet OFTEC entry requirements for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants, potentially requiring the OFT50 certificate. Re-assessment candidates must have previously held the element; expired qualifications (within 12 months) require initial reassessment. Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates receive the OFT10-105E certificate, valid for 5 years. This is a Level 3 equivalent qualification accredited by OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association). Course Format: 2 days - includes both training and assessment to ensure thorough understanding and practical competence in oil-fired appliance installation.

This OFTEC qualification covers commissioning, servicing, and fault finding for domestic and light commercial oil-fired appliances up to 45kW using pressure jet burners. Areas Covered: • Health and safety in oil-fired appliance servicing • Commissioning procedures for pressure jet burners • Routine servicing and maintenance • Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting • Burner adjustments and optimization • Safety testing and compliance • Regional legislation and requirements • Energy efficiency optimization Assessment: Comprehensive assessment through multiple choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based questions, and observed practical assessments. Prerequisites: Initial candidates must meet OFTEC entry requirements for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants, potentially requiring the OFT50 certificate. Re-assessment candidates must have previously held the element. Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates receive the OFT10-101 certificate, valid for 5 years. This is accredited by OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association).

This OFTEC qualification covers commissioning, servicing, and fault finding for domestic and light commercial oil-fired appliances using vaporising burners. Areas Covered: • Health and safety in vaporising burner systems • Commissioning procedures for vaporising burners • Routine servicing and maintenance techniques • Fault diagnosis and repair procedures • Burner adjustments and performance tuning • Safety testing and compliance checks • Understanding vaporising burner technology • Energy efficiency and optimization Assessment: Comprehensive assessment through multiple choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based questions, and observed practical assessments. Prerequisites: Initial candidates must meet OFTEC entry requirements for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants, potentially requiring the OFT50 certificate. Re-assessment candidates must have previously held the element. Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates receive the OFT10-102 certificate, valid for 5 years. This is accredited by OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association).

This OFTEC qualification covers the installation of domestic and light commercial oil storage tanks and associated equipment. Areas Covered: • Health and safety in tank installation • Fire valve installation and positioning • Regional legislation and regulatory requirements • Safe electrical isolation procedures • Oil storage and supply system design • Tank siting and base preparation • Pipework installation and connections • Environmental considerations and bunding • Compliance testing and commissioning Assessment: Comprehensive assessment through multiple choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based questions, and observed practical assessments. Prerequisites: Initial candidates must meet OFTEC entry requirements for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants, potentially requiring the OFT50 certificate. Re-assessment candidates must have previously held the element. Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates receive the OFT10-600A certificate, valid for 5 years. This is accredited by OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association).

This OFTEC qualification covers commissioning, servicing, and fault finding for commercial oil-fired appliances over 45kW and 2-stage burners. Areas Covered: • Health and safety in commercial oil installations • Commissioning procedures for large commercial burners • Advanced servicing and maintenance techniques • Complex fault diagnosis and troubleshooting • 2-stage burner systems and controls • Commercial heating system optimization • Advanced safety testing and compliance • Regional legislation for commercial installations • Energy efficiency in commercial applications Assessment: Comprehensive assessment through multiple choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based questions, and observed practical assessments on commercial equipment. Prerequisites: Initial candidates must meet OFTEC entry requirements for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants, potentially requiring the OFT50 certificate. Re-assessment candidates must have previously held the element. Certification: Upon successful completion, candidates receive the OFT10-201 certificate, valid for 5 years. This is accredited by OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association).