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Steam Boiler Operator - Safe Working Practices (SB2)

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1 Day
Course Overview
This one-day training course is an extension of our Steam Boiler Operator - Foundation course, and aimed at staff dealing with ongoing basic boiler routines and maintenance. Training is carried out on site and by a water treatment specialist using customer equipment to ensure appropriate training is given. It includes recommended preventative maintenance regimes as well as building on key foundation skills already obtained through our C&G training.

It is recommended that delegates have previously undertaken our Steam Boiler Operator - Foundation (SB1) course, or similar.

Practical Boiler Operator Training
This course provides you with boiler operator certification to support HSE recommendations as identified in HSE guidance document INDG 436 and BG01 for safe operation of steam boilers, by supporting a person’s competence when operating a steam boiler. It also includes; operation, daily/weekly routine maintenance, health & safety, and legislation

Note: It is recommended that candidates take a refresher course after 3 years to receive re-certification, as advised by City & Guilds.

Safe Working Practices
Safe working practices enforced in this practical workshop session support and help to confirm operational competence, unless proof of site operational competence testing is available. This hands-on training is aimed at staff dealing with daily and weekly routines, features question and answer sessions, and includes ongoing basic boiler maintenance. It also includes recommended preventative maintenance regimes and builds on the key foundation skills already obtained on the Steam Boiler Operator - Foundation course.

All training can be provided on site and tailored to your steam boilers. Training attendance certificates are issued on successful completion of the course.
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Who is This Course For?
This course is aimed at operators of steam boilers wishing to obtain general skills and knowledge of steam boiler operation and maintenance. The aim is to develop the knowledge required to carry out daily operating routines and maintenance.
  • Basic fault finding
  • Practical application of principles covered in our Steam Boiler Operator - Foundation course
  • Ongoing basic maintenance (exc. combustion)
  • Hands-on training
Prior to attending this course we recommend you have the following:
It is advisable that the Steam Boiler Operator - Foundation (SB1) course be completed prior to undertaking this Safe Working Practices (SB2) course.
Please inform us of any special educational needs that you may have prior to attending this course.
Please inform us of any health issues that may affect your ability to attend or participate in this course.
Please ensure a classroom type environment is available in the morning for the theory training with facilities to enable a PowerPoint presentation.
Please provide an Asset List of all steam plant on your premises, including photographs. This will enable us to tailor your on-site training to your organisations specific needs.
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