Installation of Oil Fuel Storage and Supply Systems Connected to Fixed Combustion Appliances
OFTEC 600a
This course is for installers who want to become OFTEC registered as specialists in tank installation. It covers the regulations and standards that apply to oil fired tanks, installation and installation practice.
Installation of Oil Fuel Storage and Supply Systems Connected to Fixed Combustion Appliances
OFTEC 600a
This course is for installers who want to become OFTEC registered as specialists in tank installation. It covers the regulations and standards that apply to oil fired tanks, installation and installation practice.
Course Overview
This training module and assessment covers the installation and maintenance of oil storage tanks in the Domestic / Light Commercial sector. The course is for installers who want to become OFTEC registered as specialists in tank installation. It covers the regulations and standards that apply to oil fired tanks, the installations and installation practice. The OFTEC registration is as a Domestic Light / Commercial Oil Firing Tank Installation Technician.
The Training Objectives:
- Safety requirements
- Codes of Practice
- Building Regulations and Planning consent
- Types of oil and their indemnification
- Steel and Thermoplastic oil storage of more than 3500 litres
- Constructional Standards
- Tank Fittings
- Fuel Feed Pipe-work
- System Design including L1
- Thermostatic Controls
- Gauges and overfill Alarm
- Contaminations Problems
- Maintenance.
Written Assessments
These consist of two open book written assessments. The Open Book assessments permit the use of approved reference material such as OFTEC manuals to obtain answers. All two written assessments contain either multiple questions or true/false statements.
Practical Assessments
Workshop activities on live appliances are included as part of the assessment process
Practical Tests
Workshop activities on live appliances are included as part of the course
Course Schedule
This is a a half day course which is inclusive of a half day assessment
Pre-Requisites
Candidates undertaking this course must either be experienced oil operatives or GAS SAFE registered.
Proof of previous qualifications will be required at the start of the course.
Gastec Training
Gastec Training and Assessment Centres is a leading supplier of training and assessment services to the utilities industries. We offer the full portfolio of training and assessment services for the entire utilities sector including the Gas Safe register.
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New Entrants
Industry Expertise ?
If you are an experienced technician in the utilties sector but wish to broaden your skill set we have a range of conversion courses available
Conversion Courses
A New Career Direction ?
We offer a range of courses for new entrants with no experience of the utilities sector. Courses are available in all the major utility sectors.
Industry Expertise ?
If you are an experienced technician in the utilties sector but wish to broaden your skill set we have a range of conversion courses available