Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade Name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Oil Heat System Technician.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3 (three).

3. Total Training Hours

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Safe and Healthy Workplace
  • 1.01 Maintains clean and safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.03 Participates in healthy and respectful work environment
  Safe and Healthy Workplace
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand tools
  • 2.02 Uses power tools
  • 2.03 Uses powder-actuated tools
  • 2.04 Uses measuring and testing equipment
  • 2.05 Uses hoisting, rigging and lifting equipment
  • 2.06 Uses access equipment
  • 2.07 Uses soldering, flaring and threading equipment
  Tools and Equipment
  • 2.04 Uses measuring and testing equipment
  • 2.07 Uses soldering, flaring and threading equipment
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets drawings, codes and documentation
  • 3.02 Completes documentation
  • 3.03 Performs basic distribution layout
Organizes Work
  • 3.03 Performs basic distribution layout
  • 3.04 Organizes material and components
Organizes Work
  • 3.04 Organizes material and components
  • 3.05 Commissions appliances and components
    Continuous Learning
  • 4.01 Upskills in new trade practices and procedures
  • 4.02 Upskills in emerging technologies
Communication and Mentoring
  • 5.01 Uses communication techniques
Communication and Mentoring
  • 5.01 Uses communication techniques
Communication and Mentoring
  • 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Fuel Storage Tank Installation
  • 6.01 Selects fuel storage tanks
  • 6.02 Determines fuel storage tank location
  • 6.03 Positions fuel storage tanks
  • 6.04 Installs fuel storage tank components
  • 6.05 Installs fill and vent pipes
   
Fuel Supply System Installation
  • 7.01 Selects fuel supply components
  • 7.02 Installs fuel supply components
Fuel Supply System Installation
  • 7.01 Selects fuel supply components
  • 7.02 Installs fuel supply components
Fuel Supply System Installation
  • 7.01 Selects fuel supply components
  • 7.02 Installs fuel supply components
Oil-Fired and Wood/Oil Appliances and Components - Installation and Retrofit
  • 8.04 Connects fuel supply to appliance
  • 8.05 Connects electrical supply to appliance
  • 8.06 Connects vent/exhaust piping to appliance
Oil-Fired and Wood/Oil Appliances and Components - Installation and Retrofit
  • 8.01 Selects appliances
  • 8.02 Positions appliances
  • 8.03 Installs components on appliance
  • 8.04 Connects fuel supply to appliance
  • 8.05 Connects electrical supply to appliance
  • 8.06 Connects vent/exhaust piping to appliance
  • 8.08 Connects drain to appliance
Oil-Fired and Wood/Oil Appliances and Components - Installation and Retrofit
  • 8.01 Selects appliances
  • 8.03 Installs components on appliance
  • 8.04 Connects fuel supply to appliance
  • 8.05 Connects electrical supply to appliance
  • 8.06 Connects vent/exhaust piping to appliance
  • 8.07 Installs dump zones
Forced-Air Heating System -Installation and Retrofit
  • 9.01 Assembles ductwork
Forced-Air Heating System - Installation and Retrofit
  • 9.01 Assembles ductwork
  • 9.02 Installs ductwork
Forced-Air Heating System - Installation and Retrofit
  • 9.01 Assembles ductwork
  Hydronic Heating System - Installation and Retrofit
  • 10.01 Assembles boilers
  • 10.02 Installs hydronic distribution system and heating system components
  • 10.03 Installs indirect water heater
  • 10.04 Installs oil-fired water heater
 
  Venting System Installation
  • 11.01 Selects venting system
  • 11.02 Prepares locations for termination
  • 11.03 Installs venting components
  • 11.04 Secures venting system to structure
Venting System Installation
  • 11.02 Prepares locations for termination
  • 11.03 Installs venting components
Combustion Air and Make-Up Air Equipment and Component Installation
  • 12.01 Selects equipment and components
  • 12.02 Prepares location for equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air
  • 12.04 Secures equipment and components to structure
Combustion Air and Make-Up Air Equipment and Component Installation
  • 12.01 Selects equipment and components
  • 12.03 Assembles equipment and components
  • 12.04 Secures equipment and components to structure
Combustion Air and Make-Up Air Equipment and Component Installation
  • 12.02 Prepares location for equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air
  Electrical and Electronic System Installation
  • 13.01 Selects controls and components
  • 13.02 Selects location of controls and components
  • 13.03 Installs controls and components
 
Electrical and Electronic System Testing
  • 14.03 Checks accessories and components
Electrical and Electronic System Testing
  • 14.01 Cycles appliance controls
  • 14.02 Checks operating and safety controls
  • 14.03 Checks accessories and components
  • 14.04 Sets up operating parameters
 
Oil-Fired Heating Systems and Component Maintenance
  • 15.02 Cleans oil-fired heating appliances and components
  • 15.03 Changes preventative maintenance components
  • 15.04 Lubricates moving components
Oil-Fired Heating Systems and Component Maintenance
  • 15.01 Checks oil-fired heating systems and components
  • 15.02 Cleans oil-fired heating appliances and components
  • 15.03 Changes preventative maintenance components
  • 15.04 Lubricates moving components
Oil-Fired Heating Systems and Component Maintenance
  • 15.01 Checks oil-fired heating systems and components
  • 15.02 Cleans oil-fired heating appliances and components
  • 15.03 Changes preventative maintenance components
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Diagnosis
  • 16.01 Checks for electrical problems
  • 16.04 Checks for problems with distribution system for combustion air and make-up air
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Diagnosis
  • 16.01 Checks for electrical problems
  • 16.02 Checks for burner problems
  • 16.03 Checks for distribution problems
  • 16.04 Checks for problems with distribution system for combustion air and make-up air
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Diagnosis
  • 16.01 Checks for electrical problems
  • 16.02 Checks for burner problems
  • 16.03 Checks for distribution problems
  • 16.04 Checks for problems with distribution system for combustion air and make-up air
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Repair
  • 17.01 Corrects electrical problems
  • 17.03 Corrects distribution problems
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Repair
  • 17.01 Corrects electrical problems
  • 17.02 Corrects burner problems
  • 17.03 Corrects distribution problems
Oil-Fired Heating System and Component Repair
  • 17.01 Corrects electrical problems
  • 17.02 Corrects burner problems
  • 17.03 Corrects distribution problems
Appliance and Component Removal
  • 18.01 Decommissions appliances and components
  • 18.02 Disposes of waste products
Appliance and Component Removal
  • 18.01 Decommissions appliances and components
Appliance and Component Removal
  • 18.02 Disposes of waste products