Boiler Operative National
Qualification
BOAS Training and Assessment
Programme
Chris Newton Steam Services
Llangollen Training Centre
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THOSE
ONLY ABLE TO RELEASE SMALL
NUMBERS
FOR THIS ESSENTIAL TRAINING
PROGRAME
Location & details
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Course details
Training and Assessment will take place in the Henry Robertson suite which is situated in the restored station. Facilities have been arranged to view the locomotive workshops and boiler works for your interest.
The BOAS programme is for operators and managers of industrial steam and hot water boilers, it is recommended by the H.S.E. for those wishing to achieve the national industry standard.
Two qualifications are available:
- Certified Industrial Boiler Operator (Cert IBO)
- Diploma in Boiler plant Operation Management (Dip BOM)
Both qualifications form part of the Boiler Operation Accredited Scheme (BOAS) recognised by Health & Safety Executive, the UK Insurance Industry (SAfed) and industry members through the Combustion Engineering Association (CEA).
Cost per delegate ( incl accreditation assessment) . £1,175.00
Training course only (no assessment) £850.00
All training materials, books and manuals are provided. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon refreshments are included.
To book a place please fill in the booking form and return to:
chrisnewtonsteamservices@fsmail.net
Application Form
BOAS Programme
September 13th
17th 2010
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Applicants will
only be entered onto the course register upon receipt of a confirmation or
order number.
Telephone bookings
may be made on 01978 860578 or
Payment terms and
conditions:
30 days from
receipt of invoice.
No statements will
be sent
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Syllabus
Aims
To assist the operative to become safe and efficient in boiler operations
To illustrate with instruction and demonstration the skills and principles required to operate modern steam plant in a safe and effective manner.
To be assessed in their competencies for
safe operation, knowledge and understanding of steam/hot water production.
Objectives
To complete and be assessed on the following:
1 Basic Heat
Transfer Concepts
·
Terms
·
Conversion of water into Steam
·
Units
·
Heat transfer
·
Hot water boilers
·
Boiler explosions
·
Deposits
·
From and at calculations
2
Draught and Combustion
·
Elementary principles
·
Air
·
Products of combustion
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Natural and forced draught
systems
3
Feed-water
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Different situations
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Scale formation
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Blow-down effects
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Carryover
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Discharge of effluent to drain
4
Control and Instrumentation
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Boiler instrumentation
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Water testing instruments
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Pressure and level switches
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Controllers
5
Safety & Legal Requirements
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Basic needs for awareness
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Principle legislation
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Legal requirements
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Codes of practice
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Safety rules
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Good and bad practices
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Permits to work
6
Energy Efficiency
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Methods
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Portable instruments
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Installed instruments
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Steam tables
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Energy efficiency
7
Environment
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Legislation
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Emissions to air
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Other emissions
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Alternative fuels
8
Boilers & Auxiliaries
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Principle types of boilers
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Construction features
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Feed systems
·
Fittings and mountings
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Methods and pressurisation
9
Operation
· Preparation
· Raising pressure
· Special precautions
· Bringing on the load
· On load operations
· Abnormal conditions
· Routine checking
· Preparation and use of log sheets
10 Fuel Concepts
·
Fuels
·
Terms
·
Storage
·
Safety features
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