A Registration Scheme for the
Oil Firing Industry
Identification for your customers OFTEC operates a Registration scheme, which enables identification of those Technicians who have proved that they have the skill to ensure safe and efficient installation and operation of their plant and delivery of their fuel. Registration is awarded in two parts, Individual and Business.
Only current Technicians and current Companies covered by both Individual and Business Registration can use the OFTEC Approved Logo on their publicity materials and vehicles, and describe themselves as OFTEC Registered.
Individual Registration
It is a principle of the OFTEC scheme that Registration is granted only to those who have demonstrated their skill by passing the OFTEC Assessment for the relevant class of registration. This must be assessed by a certification body accredited by UKAS, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, or their equivalent in any other country. The Technician must also agree to work to OFTEC standards. To be able to describe themselves for trading purposes as being OFTEC Approved, Technicians, including the self-employed, must be covered by Business Registration, as well as by their personal Registration.
Business Registration
Technicians can only become OFTEC Registered when the business that they work in or work for has met the conditions of the Business Registration. This requires the business to hold approved insurance cover.
Registration Obligations
Registered Technicians and Businesses give undertakings to work to the published rules of the Registration Scheme, and also to comply with Building Regulations and British Standard Codes of Practice. They are committed to achieving the highest standards of safety and efficiency for their customers.
Renewal of Registration
OFTEC Registration for Oil Firing Technicians and Companies is for five-year periods. Renewal of Registration is dependent on the Technician satisfactorily completing a further assessment of the same type as was taken initially. This can be taken at any Training Centre or approved Assessment Centre where the assessment is available.
Inspection
Work undertaken by Registered Technicians, and Businesses may be subject to inspection by OFTEC from time to time. Registration can be lost if the work is found to be below the required standard.
Self-Certification
Statutory Notice 2002 No. 440 Building and buildings, England and Wales. The building (Amendment) regulations 2002
"Exemptions from requirements to give building notice or deposit full plans"
An individual registered under the oil firing registration scheme by the oil firing technical association in respect to that type of work.
Works Notification
OFTEC has an inexpensive and easy-to-use Works Notification service to help its Registered Technicians notify the Local Authority of any work. Download our easy guide to Works Notification.