This course is designed for those who are looking to renew their qualifications, however individuals who wish to complete these for the first time must fall into one of the following two categories: Category 2: Individuals with relevant skill, knowledge and/or experience – e.g. people who have already gained relevant experience in associated activities such as plumbing & heating, gas fitting and service engineers etc. Individuals must provide original relevant qualifications. Category 3: Those who are regarded as new to the oil industry, and do not hold any national qualifications in a related field nor have any related work experience. The applicant must:
- Obtain experience with an OFTEC registered business which is willing to provide an auditable extended oil training programme incorporating both On and Off the Job components with organisational support prior to the applicant taking OFTEC assessment. Evidence of the contents of the programme detailing the Off the Job training and On the Job experience must be presented to the AC as above
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- Undertake a training programme (OFT50) at an OFTEC approved training centre, which is planned, managed and organised by the training centre