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julesverne

Hi Guys,

thinking of doing my oftec in spring next year.

in the meantime can you guy recommend any books/literature manufacturers sites to look at in the meantime.
 
I thought leeds college was already doing it, they are on CITB list of centres for OFTEC certs. (it's on same list with acs)
 
Doing it at leeds on there first course after crimbo , names already on the list son
 
julesverne said:
at the moment zero which is why i'm thinking about it. but want to expand from just doing gas. also doing my hetas next year so was thinking of doing this around the same time.
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I started by doing half days for a couple of months with a mate of mine. I was doing my work in the mornings and then breakdowns and services on the afternoon. That was November/December and then did my assessments in January. The bloke who did the assessments was spot on. I did mine at NGST in Cramlington.
 
SimonG said:
I started by doing half days for a couple of months with a mate of mine. I was doing my work in the mornings and then breakdowns and services on the afternoon. That was November/December and then did my assessments in January. The bloke who did the assessments was spot on. I did mine at NGST in Cramlington.
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just gotta find someone who does oil then.
 
I've done oil work for a good few years. Finally got OFTEC registered a few months back. Did my training at Piper Assessments. My OFTEC inspector was renewing his qualifications during the same week, so I've allready met him!!
 
Not a problem. At the moment I have no installs scheduled, but as soon as I have something I'll give you a shout.
 
how hard is it to get oftec sorted without alot of oil wokr ? there is bits and bobs of it around my way but there arnt many engineers that want to have the hassle of another person on site ?

so basically can it be done through books ? with small visits on site ?
 
Getting oftec is easy, you're paying your money and they get you through. It's the actual hands on and experience that seperates and engineer from a good engineer.
 
Aye, I've been on refresher courses with guys who have never actually looked at a boiler. I usually end up with them to let the instructor carry on with the rest of the class.

Did the OFT 201 (Commercial oil) a few weeks ago. Apparently there are only 2 guys in the uk with this now. Me and the guy with me! And we taught the instructor more than he taught us! lol
 

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