Perfect for experienced oil operatives or Gas Safe registered heating system operatives looking to become OFTEC registered in servicing pressure jet oil appliances.
This practical training course will provide operatives with the correct procedures for commissioning and servicing of pressure jet oil appliances.
It will enable installers to become OFTEC registered as domestic commercial oil firing system service technicians of pressure jet burners.
✅ The Details
Qualification: OFTEC 101 – Commissioning and Servicing of Pressure Jet Oil Appliances
Duration: 1 day
Delivery: Practical, hands-on training with assessment
Assessment: Practical competency assessment covering all course topics
Certification: OFTEC registration as a domestic/commercial oil firing system service technician
✅ Who is it for?
- Experienced oil operatives
- Gas Safe registered heating system operatives
✅ Entry Requirements
- Candidates must be either experienced oil operatives or Gas Safe registered heating system operatives
- Must hold or undertake the 600A qualification
- 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
- Types of oil firing burners
- British Standards and Document L1 Building Regulations
- Fuel feed pipework
- Flue and Ventilation
- Boiler commissioning
- Oil burner system fault finding
- Thermostatic Controls
- Insulation
- Advanced Energy Efficiency
✅ Required Books / Materials
- OFTEC Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 (loan copies provided during course; purchase required for OFTEC registration)
✅ Progression Opportunities
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is best suited to experienced oil operatives, or Gas Safe registered heating system operatives.
Pre-requisites
Candidates must be either experienced oil operatives, or Gas Safe registered heating systems operatives.
Candidates must either already hold the 600a qualification, or take it alongside this assessment. It is recommended that new entrants to the oil industry undertake the OFT 50 course first.
Please note that proof of previous qualifications is required to confirm your booking.
What topics will it cover?
Types of oil firing burners
British Standards and Document L1 Building Regulations
Fuel feed pipework
Flue and Ventilation
Boiler commissioning
Oil burner system, fault finding
Thermostatic Controls
Insulation
Advanced Energy Efficiency
✅ Progression Opportunities
- OFT 102 – Commissioning and Servicing Vaporising Pressure Jet Oil Fired Appliances
- OFT 600A – Installation of Oil Fuel Storage and Supply Systems
✅ Cost
- Initial: £433+VAT
- Reassessment: £379+VAT
- Includes training, assessment, and certification fees
✅ Ready to Apply?
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