Oil

Understand factors affecting fuel selection.

Assessment criteria #1

• identify the types of fuels used in appliances

• describe the factors which affect the selection of fuels

• state sources of information for fuel supply installation

•  define the regulatory type bodies which govern the installation of various fuel types

•  specify the storage requirements for fuels

•  compare factors which could affect storage requirements for fuels.

Assessment criteria #2

• describe the combustion process

•  identify the main constituents of complete and incomplete combustion

•  identify causes of incomplete combustion

•  identify signs of incomplete combustion

•  describe the symptoms of CO poisoning

•  describe the purpose of CO detectors

•  explain the requirements for ventilation

•  identify the different types of ventilation

•  explain installation practices for ventilation.

Assessment criteria #3

• explain the operating principles of chimney/flue systems

•  identify types of chimney/flue systems

•  identify the components within chimney/flue systems

•  explain the effects of layout on chimney/flue systems

•  state the layout and features of chimney and flue construction

•  reference termination requirements for chimney/flue systems from relevant documents

•  list basic inspection and testing procedures for chimney/flue systems.