OFTEC Training and Assessment

OFTEC oil burner training course is aimed at installers who want to become OFTEC registered as domestic oil firing system service technicians of pressure jet burners. The course covers the regulations and standards that apply to oil fired pressure jet heating installations and installation practice. The course is 4 days long and is split equally between classroom theory and practical activities, there are 2 days of training and 2 days of assessments.


Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 10605

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

Course Overview

The course is made up of both practical and multiple choice written assessments, you will be required to attend the college two days per week over a two week period. The cost of the course includes training, assessment and the certification fee.  The course will cover OFT10-101, OFT 10-600, OFT10-105E.

  • OFT10-101 Domestic commissioning and servicing of pressure jet appliances
  • OFT10-600 Domestic and non domestic oil storage and supply installation
  • OFT10-105E Domestic Oil Firing system Installation and energy conservation measures in Buildings 

Course Modules
 Assessment is carried out using a variety of methods, including multiple choice, short written response and scenario questions and observed practical assessment.

Ideal If:
You are interested in embarking on a career working on the installation and servicing of Oil Firing Boilers and Oil Tanks

You'll Learn:
  • Oil burner safety requirements
  • Types of oil firing burners
  • British Standards and Document L1 Building Regulations
  • Fuel feed-pipe-work
  • Flue and Ventilation
  • Boiler commissioning
  • Oil burner system, fault finding
  • Thermostatic Controls
  • Insulation
  • Advanced Energy Efficiency

You'll Love:
The mix of practical and theory and working on the latest range of oil firing boilers

You'll Progress:
 You will eligible to apply to become an OFTEC competent registered installer person.

You'll Need:
  1. For the initial assessment candidates must meet the entry requirements as laid out by OFTEC for category 1, 2, and 3 entrants. This could include undertaking the OFT50 certificate of training.  
  2. For re-assessment candidates must have held the element previously - if this has expired within 12 months of the assessment date the initial assessment must be undertaken.  
Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

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Further Education

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Available Sessions

Business Services Course

Funding may be available for this course, please contact us on BusinessServices@serc.ac.uk to discuss if you are eligible. Additional sessions may be available for this course throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss a start date that would be suitable for you.

The following sessions are available to apply for:

Course Type Title Campus Start Spaces Fee
PT
FE
OFTEC Training and Assessment
Y10605SD1A
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SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

20+

£400.00

PT
FE
OFTEC Training and Assessment
Y10605SD1B
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SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

20+

PT
FE
OFTEC Training and Assessment
Y10605SD1C
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SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

20+

PT
FE
OFTEC Training and Assessment
Y10605SD1E
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SERC Professional Skills Centre
29/08/2022
Day: Thur, Fri
Time: 09:00-19:00

20+

£290.00

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