Oil (OFTEC)
At UHI Moray we can offer the following OFTEC training and assessments:
| OFTEC Course | Qualification | Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioning and Servicing Oil Fired PJ Boilers | OFTEC 101 |
1 subject £504 |
|
| Commissioning and Servicing of Vapourising Boilers | OFTEC 102 | ||
| Installation of Oil Fired Boilers | OFTEC 105 | ||
| Oil Storage Tank Installation | OFTEC 600 | ||
| Commissioning and Servicing of Multi Stage PJ Oil Fired Boilers | OFTEC 201 | ||
Further information on the courses and prerequisite qualifications required are shown below:
OFT10 - 101 Single Stage Pressure Jet Servicing and Commissioning
This course is for technicians who wish to service and commission pressure-jet appliances. The vast majority of household boilers fall into this category. The course covers a variety of areas, including Health and Safety, fire valve installation, regional legislation and requirements, safe electrical isolation, knowledge of oil storage and supply, knowledge of appliance installation, knowledge of heating systems, and practical servicing and commissioning.
OFT10 - 102 Servicing and Commissioning of oil and bio-liquid fueled Vaporising burner fired domestic fixed combustion appliances < 45kW
This course is for technicians who wish to service and commission vaporising appliances, such as many AGAs, Rayburns, and room-heaters. The course covers the same areas as the OFT10-101 above, but for vaporising rather than pressure-jet appliances.
The OFT102 is divided into Wet (W - central-heating appliances) and Dry (D - Non central-heating appliances.
OFT10 - 105E Installation of oil and bio-liquid fuelled fixed combustion appliances and systems
This course is for technicians who wish to install oil-fired appliances such as boilers and AGAs. Areas covered by this course include Health and Safety, fire valve installation, regional legislation and requirements, safe electrical isolation, knowledge of oil storage and supply, appliance installation, heating systems, and energy efficiency.
OFT10 - 600a Installation of oil fuel storage and supply systems connected to fixed combustion appliances
This course is for technicians who wish to install oil tanks and associated pipework and equipment. Areas covered by this course include Health and Safety, fire valve installation, regional legislation and requirements, safe electrical isolation, and oil storage and supply.