We are an accredited centre for the training and assessment of operatives requiring accreditation for the installation of oil fired appliances and storage tanks with OFTEC

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OFTEC Oil Training Courses

We are an accredited centre for the training and assessment of operatives requiring accreditation for the installation of oil fired appliances and storage tanks with OFTEC.

 

We currently offer the following courses:

 

OFT105/105E Domestic oil system appliance installation course plus fuel conservation.

 

Duration of course 2 days.

 

OFT600A Advanced oil tank installation course covering domestic, commercial and industrial heating oil storage solutions.

 

Duration of course 1 day.

 

For oil courses a certification fee is payable on each occasion an assessment is forwarded for certification body verification.

Upon successful completion of the assessment you will be eligible to apply for OFTEC registration. (See information sheet Scheme Rules for OFTEC Oil Section 16).

 

Prior to attending any of the courses it will be necessary to have the following OFTEC manuals:

 

Book One The Professionals Guide to Safe Working Practices for Oil Firing (105/105E & 600A) and Delivery Technicians

Book Three The Professionals Guide to Oil Fired Heating System Design

(105/105E & 600A)

Book Four The Professionals Guide to Domestic Heating Systems

(105/105E)

 

Domestic HTG Guide (105/105E)

 

These manuals can either be purchased from the Training centre or direct from OFTEC. www.oftec.co.uk

 

Why become an OFTEC Registered Technician?

Competent Persons and Oil Technicians

The introduction by the Government of the Competent Persons Scheme is an attempt to give an advantage to operatives within the Construction Industry that belong to a body that implements a system of assessment and inspection. It is designed to remove some of the burden away from Building Control, so that they can concentrate on tracking down and prosecuting the 'cowboy' element within the construction industry.

For the oil industry, OFTEC was chosen to carry out this role.

 

The Building Act of 1984 requires a person carrying out certain types of building work to give building notice or deposit full plans to Building Control.

 

As from 1st April 2002, an amendment to Regulation 12 of the Building Regulations which covers Combustion Appliances came into force. This exempts OFTEC Registered Installation Technicians, Commissioning and Servicing Technicians and Tank Installation Technicians from the above requirement when carrying out replacement or major change to a system, in the areas covered by their class of registration.

 

This means that OFTEC Registered Technicians can avoid the time and expense in submitting plans and applying for a Building Notice. Registered Technicians are required to keep a record of any work they undertake.

 

The types of work covered under these Regulations are for replacement installations and the commissioning of the installation, oil tank installation, associated pipework and major change to flueing systems. These areas of work are covered under the new Part J of the England and Wales Building Regulations. Those involved in New Build will have to ensure that the architect or builder has submitted building notice and plans for the complete job before commencing work.

The Building Act falls under criminal law and there is a structured fining system for those who are found not to comply.

 

It is an important step to acknowledge those in the industry who work to Regulations and Standards, and to help customers recognise that OFTEC Registered Technicians have had their competence independently assessed.

 

Benefits

• OFTEC Registration leads to 'Competent Persons' status, saving yourself and your customer time and expense.
• Certificates and Identity Badge provide proof of competence.
• Use of OFTEC logo on your vans, stationery and any other marketing material.
• The use of special Consumer Leaflets to support quotes submitted to your customers.
• Access to low cost Public Liability Insurance.
• Entry onto OFTEC's database, generating new business opportunities with potential clients.
• Technical helpline – skilled and friendly people to help you, available by phone, fax or e-mail.
• Independent advice service for your customers.
• Informative website keeping you informed of all the latest technical and Association information.
• Updates of changes to English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Ireland and Eire Regulations and Standards.
• Regional Events – a chance to meet manufacturers and OFTEC staff, and for us to hear your views.
• Links with other organisations such as I.D.H.E. and the I.o.P and N.A.C.S.
• A united voice to lobby Government to help improve standards and recognise competent technicians.