OFTEC 101 - Domestic/Light Commercial Commissioning and Servicing - Pressure Jet Appliances
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General Information
Background and Prerequisites
OFT10-101 is required for any operative wishing to carry out work on domestic pressure jet appliances. In addition, the operative must hold the relevant tank installation and installation elements applicable to the work they wish to undertake as listed below:-
- OFT10-600: Domestic & Non-domestic Oil Storage and Supply Installation
- OFT10-105E: Domestic Oil Firing System Installation and Energy Conservation Measures in Buildings
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. Further information on this can be found in the Handbook for Learners and Centres.
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.
This would have an equivalence to Level 3 qualifications.
Assessment
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Additional Learner and Centre Information
What careers can this accredited certification lead to?
This certification enables you to register with OFTEC as a technician who has demonstrated competence to service and commission single stage pressure jet appliances in domestic and light commercial premises.
What progression opportunities are available when I achieve this accredited certification?
The certificate is a valuable asset in the career progression of technicians working with heating systems and other fuels in domestic and commercial premises.
Achievement of this certification, forms part of a broader development path for those aiming to become multi-skilled technicians or specialists in domestic appliance and heating services.
Holders of this certificate could extend their range of certification and work to include:
OFT10-102D/W Domestic Commissioning and Servicing of Vaporising Appliances.
OFT10-105E Installation of liquid fuel and bio-liquid fuelled fixed combustion appliances and systems.
OFT10 201 Multi-Stage & Pressure Jet Oil Burner Commissioning &Servicing.
OFT10-600a - Installation of liquid fuel storage and supply systems connected to fixed combustion.
What is involved in delivering this accredited certification’s assessments?
Centres delivering the OFT10-101 certification assessment must be approved by LCL Awards and have assessors with relevant industry experience and appropriate assessing experience and or qualifications.
Assessment involves a combination of multiple-choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based exercises, and observed practical tasks.
Centres must adhere to the requirements of the LCL Awards' Approved Centre Quality Management System and the Centre Agreement in delivering the certification’s examinations and assessments.