OFT18-108S - Commissioning, servicing and maintenance of solid fuel burning appliances.

Qualification Code and Qualification Title

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 chimney sweeping, or a trade associated with solid fuel work.

Course contents

• Health & Safety.
• Legislation.
• Basic operating principles of appliances.
• Fuels.
• Principles of safe combustion.
• Suitability of hearths and fireplace surrounds.
• Suitability of domestic chimneys and flues.
• Inspection of flues and chimneys.
• Air supply.
• Servicing procedures.
• OFTEC Procedures.
• Handover and maintenance.
• Chimney fault-finding.
• Unsafe situations.

Expiry information

Re-assessment is required after five years.

Training Materials

OFTEC Solid Fuel Technical Book..

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