Training
Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) / Operator and Manager (SHELL boilers only)
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Course details
Who is it for?
This course is designed for practicing boiler house operatives or those responsible for managing a boiler house and its operators.
WHAT IS BOAS?
The Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) provides national accreditation for industrial boiler operators and boiler plant managers. The BG01 guidelines suggest that all competent persons and owners/managers should be trained to the BOAS standard.
Spirax Sarco is a licensed and approved BOAS training provider.
Successful candidates may use the designatory letters "Cert IBO" (Certified Industrial Boiler Operator) or "Dip BOM" (Diploma in Boiler Plant Operation Management).
Delegates taking the Cert IBO and Dip BOM will achieve Dual Award status.
Our Trainers, Mike Maslanka and Tom Suwart talk you through what you can expect from the training course.
I enjoyed the whole experience, and for me to enjoy a course is not usual! So well done. Potential cost savings for our company, how the water in the boiler reacted on high demand. I’d also like to mention that Mike is a fantastic asset to Spirax Sarco UK. He has an ability to put you at ease and make you feel like you can achieve anything. Fantastic trainer and venue.Classroom Attendee
Course Objectives
The BOAS syllabus5 comprises learning outcomes in 10 sections as follows:
1. Safety & Legal
2. Fuel Concepts
3. Draught and combustion
4. Environment
5. Energy Efficiency
6. Basic Heat & heat transfer concepts (shell boilers)
7. Feed water & boiler water analysis (shell boilers)
8. Boilers & Auxiliaries (shell boilers)
9. Operation (shell boilers)
10. Control and instrumentation (shell boilers)
(Including 5 Year Renewal)
The Assessment Process
The course includes all elements of the assessment process.
Both Operators and Managers need to complete the following:
1. Completion of mandatory evidence pack (different requirements for Operators and Managers)
2. Completion of series of written examinations1
3. Interview with an assessor to establish the individual’s knowledge and understanding, ability, skills and experience4.
Notes
1 All candidates are required to sit examination papers regardless of award.
2 A renewal course is necessary at five yearly intervals
3 Exact examination papers undertaken will vary depending on award.
4 Interview will be conducted on final day of course
5 Syllabus may be subject to change
Pre-Requisites
ESSENTIAL
Boiler house operatives MUST HAVE a minimum of 6 months (100hours) verified practical experience.
Supply of mandatory evidence pack to demonstrate the above (requirements will be supplied) applies to all awards and renewals.
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RECOMMENDED
Familiarisation with the BG01 guidelines.
Attendance on Steam Boiler Plant Operation course.
Times
Courses start at 9:00am on the first day and finishes at approximately 4.30pm on final day.