OFT15-108D - Installation, commissioning and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances (domestic space heating)

This course is for technicians who wish to install, commission and service solid fuel appliances such as room heaters, which are not connected to the central heating system. The course covers a variety of areas, including health and safety, regional legislation and requirements, safe electrical isolation, knowledge of solid fuel storage, the combustion process, appliance installation, ventilation, flues (including twin wall flue installation), identifying unsafe situations, and practical servicing and commissioning.

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Qualification Code and Qualification Title

OFT15-108D - Installation, commissioning and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances (domestic space heating).

Assessment Information

Assessment is via multiple choice theory papers, practically assessed worksheets (PAWS), and practical hands-on assessment.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must hold a nationally recognised qualification in a trade associated with solid fuel work.
Or
Have relevant qualifications, skills and experience gained from working in a related trade such as Chimney Sweeping/Plumbing / Heating / Ventilation / Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning / Gas Fitting or servicing.

Course contents

• Health and Safety.
• Legislation.
• Factors affecting the selection of appliances.
• Basic operating principles of appliances.
• Fuels.
• Principles of safe combustion.
• Key installation requirements.
• Suitability of hearths and fireplace surrounds.
• Suitability of domestic chimneys and flues.
• Inspection of flues and chimneys.
• Air supply.
• Commissioning and servicing procedure.
• OFTEC procedures.
• Handover and maintenance.
• Chimney fault finding.
• Unsafe situations.
• Decommissioning.

Expiry information

Re-assessment is required after five years.

Training materials

OFTEC solid fuel technical book.