Solid Fuel Assessment

NGST Newcastle and Scarborough now has approval to run OFTEC Solid Fuel Courses. Upon successful completion of the courses, you will be able to install, commission and service both wet and dry systems depending on which assessments you take. Below is a brief breakdown of both wet and dry courses.

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:

• Health and safety
• Regional legislation and requirements
• Safe electrical isolation
• Knowledge of solid fuel storage
• The combustion process
• Appliance installation
• Ventilation
• Flues
• Identifying unsafe situations
• Practical servicing and commissioning

This course is normally run over three days (including assessment)

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

This course follows on from the OFT15-108D, above, and covers solid fuel appliances connected to central heating systems. Candidates will have to have taken the OFT15-108D before taking this course. The course covers:

• Safe methods of installing a solid fuel appliance connected to a heating system
• Interlinking solid fuel appliances into an existing heating system
• Practical servicing and commissioning.

This course is normally run over two days (including assessment)

OFT18-108S – Commissioning, servicing and repair of solid fuel burning appliances (domestic space and water heating)

This course covers the combustion process, ventilation, flueing, suitability of hearths/fire surrounds as well as identifying unsafe situations.

This course is normally run over two days (including assessment).