OFTEC | Oil Firing Technical Association

The body for registered professionals in the the oil heating and cooking industry

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The need for training

OFTEC Training Centres The need for the achievement of high standards of combustion efficiency is universally accepted. For environmental, safety and economic reasons, it is necessary to make sure that fuel is delivered and used without waste and minimises environmental impact and that the working practices of personnel concerned with storage and combustion are kept up to date with the increasing demands of developing technology.

In order to achieve such levels of competence, it is necessary for Technicians to be trained to the highest standards and have their knowledge continuously updated.

OFTEC also provides training for those engaged in advising the general public about oil central heating.

 

OFTEC assessments are undertaken at assessment centres approved by accredited Certification Bodies. The Certification Bodies are accredited to the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17024: 2003 via UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) or another signatory to the unilateral agreement. The assessments may involve both practical and theory tests administered by an assessor completely separately from any training activity. When the assessment has been satisfactorily completed, a certificate of competence is issued by the certification body with which OFTEC registration can be applied for.

Training Centres

OFTEC has approved a number of Training Centres at which courses are run. Most also provide facilities for Assessments to be undertaken.

A new status for Oil Firing Technicians
and Advisers

The training given by OFTEC is designed to increase awareness of safety, environmental protection and of the technical aspects of oil firing. The courses are part of the considerable effort that is being made to raise the status of Technicians and Advisers, and to recognise the vital part they play in improving energy efficiency in the United Kingdom and in securing the future of their own industry.

Training Material 

OFTEC has issued a series of technical manuals for use on training courses. They can also be purchased directly from OFTEC. As well as technical manuals, OFTEC publishes a series of free issue technical information sheets.

Download Registration Forms

Existing OFTEC Registered Technicians can add additional OFT qualifications to their classes of registration by completing the R/526 form which can be downloaded here. There is an administration fee of £40+VAT payable for this, which will include the issue of an updated ID card and certificate of registration

OFTEC also offer registration schemes for Defined Scope Electrical Installation & Maintenance (OFT 103) and the Installation/commissioning of Un-vented Hot Water Storage Systems & Controls (OFT 107). Existing OFTEC Registered Technicians can add these to their classes of registration providing a suitable qualification(s) are held. This will enable self-certification and notification of these works through the OFTEC works notification scheme.

The application form for OFT 103 Defined Scope Electrical Installation & Maintenance registration can be downloaded here. This registration currently costs £190 + VAT for yearly registration. This fee includes the cost of the compulsory electrical inspection that you will have to undergo before registration on the scheme can be awarded. (Please Note, as this scheme is for defined scope works only, this will only allow you to carry out electrical works which are completed as an adjunct to oil works.)

The application form for OFT 107 Installation / Commissioning of Un-Vented Hot Water Storage Systems and Controls registration can be downloaded here. This registration currently costs £100 + VAT for 5 years registration.