Perfect for experienced oil operatives or Gas Safe registered heating system operatives.
This practical training course is designed to provide experienced operatives with the regulations and standards applicable to the installation and supply of oil storage tanks.
✅ The Details
Qualification: OFTEC 600A – Installation of Oil Fuel Storage and Supply Systems
Duration: 1 day
Delivery: Practical training
Assessment: Practical assessment and multiple-choice question paper
Certification: OFTEC registration for oil fuel storage and supply systems
✅ Who is it for?
- Experienced oil operatives
- Gas Safe registered heating system operatives
✅ Entry Requirements
- Candidates must be experienced oil operatives or Gas Safe registered heating system operatives
- New entrants to the oil industry are recommended to complete the OFT 50 course first
- Proof of previous qualifications required to confirm booking
✅ What you’ll learn
- Oil storage tank safety requirements
- Codes of practice
- Building Regulations and planning consent
- Types of oil and their identification
- Steel and thermoplastic oil storage (including systems over 3500 litres)
- Construction standards
- Oil tank fittings
- Fuel feed pipework
- Oil storage tank system design including Part L1
- Thermostatic controls
- Gauges and overfill alarms
- Contamination issues
- Maintenance requirements
✅ Required Books / Materials
OFTEC Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 (loan copies provided during the course; purchase required for OFTEC registration)
✅ Progression Opportunities
- OFT 101 – Commissioning and Servicing Domestic Pressure Jet Oil Fired Appliances
- OFT 102 – Commissioning and Servicing Vaporising Pressure Jet Oil Fired Appliances
- OFT 105E – Installation of Domestic Pressure Jet Oil Fired Appliances (including Energy Efficiency)
✅ Cost
- Initial: £163+VAT
- Reassessment: £108+VAT
- Includes training, assessment, and certification fees
✅ Ready to Apply?
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