OFT-102D/W - Commission, service, maintenance of vaporising burner appliances (D = dry systems, W = wet systems).

This course is for technicians who wish to service and commission vaporising appliances, such as many traditional range cookers and room-heaters. The course covers the same areas as the OFT10-101 above, but is for vaporising rather than pressure-jet appliances. There are two options for this course - a ‘dry’ course covering appliances (such as cookers) which are not connected to a central heating system, and a ‘wet’ course covering appliances which include boilers.

Qualification Code and Qualification Title

OFT10-102 - Servicing and commissioning of vaporising burner fired domestic fixed combustion appliances <45kW.

Assessment Information

Assessment is via multiple choice theory papers, practically assessed worksheets (PAWS), and practical hands-on assessment.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must hold a nationally recognised qualification in a trade associated with oil work.

Or

Must provide written evidence to the AC confirming that they have undertaken ‘on the job’ oil installation and/or maintenance training that would support their application for the range of assessments to be undertaken.

Or

Have relevant skills and experience gained from working in a related trade such as plumbing / heating / ventilation / refrigeration / air-conditioning / gas fitting or servicing.

Course contents

• Health and safety - liquid fuel specific health & safety regarding the management of liquid fuel.
• Fire valve installation - The selection, location and installation of fire valves.
• Regional requirements - How to find and apply regional requirements.
• Safe electrical isolation - Ability to demonstrate how to apply process practically.
• OFTEC procedures - Risk identification, actions and reporting.
• Knowledge of liquid fuel storage & supply - To be able to inspect an installation for fire protection, tank location, base suitability, bunding, liquid fuel supply, materials and fittings.
• Knowledge of appliance installation - Knowledge of appliance installation regarding hearth, flue, ventilation, clearance, condensate drain and location requirements.
• Knowledge of heating systems - Knowledge of how a heating system works including types, common faults, safety equipment (expansion vessel/TRV’s) and corrosion causes and prevention.
• Servicing & commissioning, pressure jet appliances - To be able to Service and Commission Pressure Jet appliances and complete a CD/11.
• Knowledge of heating systems (OFT10-102W only) - Knowledge of how a heating system works including types, common faults, safety equipment (expansion vessel/TRV’s) and corrosion causes and prevention.

Expiry information

Re-assessment is required after five years.

Training Materials

OFTEC Technical Books 1, 3, 4 and 5.

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