Major Work Activity F - Performs maintenance, diagnosis, repair and removal

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Task F-15 Maintains oil-fired heating systems and components

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians maintain oil-fired heating systems and components which helps to ensure that the system operates safely, efficiently and economically. These systems include all oil-fired appliances as well as portable heating equipment.

F-15.01 - Checks oil-fired heating systems and components

F-15.01 - Checks oil-fired heating system and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-15.01.02P review service history service history is reviewed
F-15.01.03P inspect equipment equipment is inspected to determine its condition
F-15.01.04P identify potential problem areas potential problem areas are identified
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of oil-fired heating systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of oil-fired heating systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of oil-fired heating systems and their components
  3. interpret information pertaining to oil-fired heating systems and their components found on drawings and specifications
F-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check oil-fired heating systems and their components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check oil-fired heating systems and their components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking of oil-fired heating systems and their components
  3. describe procedures to check oil-fired heating systems and their components
  4. identify potential problems of oil-fired heating systems and their components
F-15.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to checking of oil-fired heating systems and their components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to checking of oil-fired heating systems and their components
F-15.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

F-15.02 - Cleans oil-fired heating appliances and components

F-15.02 - Cleans oil-fired heating appliances and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-15.02.02P drain and recharge expansion tanks expansion tanks are drained and recharged according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.03P clean distribution fan distribution fan is cleaned according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.04P clean burner components burner components are cleaned according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.05P clean exhaust components exhaust components are cleaned according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.06P clean oil-fired heating appliance oil-fired heating appliance is cleaned according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.07P set or adjust temperature and pressure controls temperature and pressure controls are set and adjusted according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of cleaning materials, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types ofcleaning materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. interpret information pertaining to cleaning materials found in specifications
F-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures and methods used to clean oil-fired heating appliances and components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to clean oil-fired heating appliances and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to cleaning of oil-fired heating appliances and components
  3. describe procedures and methods used to clean oil-fired heating appliances and components
F-15.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to cleaning of oil-fired heating appliances and components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to cleaning of oil-fired heating appliances and components
F-15.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-15.03 - Changes preventative maintenance components

F-15.03 - Changes preventative maintenance components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-15.03.02P access preventative maintenance components preventative maintenance components are accessed
F-15.03.03P install new preventative maintenance components new preventative maintenance components are installed according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.03.04P perform efficiency test on flue gases efficiency test on flue gases is performed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of preventative maintenance components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of preventative maintenance components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of preventative maintenance components
  3. interpret information pertaining to preventative maintenance components found in specifications
F-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to change preventative maintenance components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to change preventative maintenance components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to changing of preventative maintenance components
  3. describe procedures to change preventative maintenance components
  4. describe sequence of changing preventative maintenance components
F-15.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to changing of preventative maintenance components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to changing of preventative maintenance components
F-15.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-15.04 - Lubricates moving components

F-15.04 - Lubricates moving components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-15.04.02P choose type of lubricant type of lubricant is chosen according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.04.03P apply lubricant to components lubricant is applied to components according to manufacturers’ requirements and specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-15.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of lubricants, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types of lubricants, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. interpret information pertaining to lubricants found in specifications
F-15.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply lubricants
  1. identify tools and equipment used to apply lubricants, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to application of lubricants
  3. describe procedures to apply lubricants
F-15.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Task F-16 Diagnoses oil-fired heating systems and components

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians must be familiar with diagnostic techniques to enable safe, economical and efficient repairs.

F-16.01 - Checks for electrical problems

F-16.01 - Checks for electrical problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-16.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-16.01.02P interpret component schematics component schematics are interpreted
F-16.01.03P perform checks on electrical components checks on electrical components are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications to identify problems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-16.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic and electrical principles as they relate to system operation
  1. describe basic electronic theory as it relates to controls and components
  2. identify units of electrical measurement and symbols
  3. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to electricity
  4. interpret electrical component schematics
F-16.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check components for electrical problems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check components for electrical problems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking components for electrical problems
  3. describe procedures to check components for electrical problems
  4. identify types of checks performed on electrical components
  5. identify potential problems with electrical components
F-16.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to checking components for electrical problems
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to checking components for electrical problems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-16.02 - Checks for burner problems

F-16.02 - Checks for burner problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-16.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-16.02.02P perform checks on burners and their components checks on burners and their components are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications to identify problems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-16.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of burners and their components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of burners and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of burners and their components
  3. interpret information pertaining to burners and their components found in specifications
F-16.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check burners and their components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check burners and their components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking of burners and their components
  3. describe procedures to check burners and their components
  4. identify types of checks performed on burners and their components
  5. identify potential problems with burners and their components
F-16.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-16.03 - Checks for distribution problems

F-16.03 - Checks for distribution problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-16.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-16.03.02P perform checks on distribution system checks on distribution system are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications to identify source of problem
F-16.03.03P isolate source of problem source of problem is isolated

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-16.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of distribution systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify distribution systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of distribution systems and their components
  3. interpret information pertaining to distribution systems found on drawings and specifications
F-16.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check distribution systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check distribution systems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking of distribution systems
  3. describe procedures to check distribution systems
  4. identify types of checks performed on distribution systems
  5. identify potential problems with distribution systems and their components
F-16.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to checking of distribution systems
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to checking of distribution systems
F-16.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-16.04 - Checks for problems with distribution system for combustion air and make-up air

F-16.04 - Checks for problems with distribution system for combustion air and make-up air
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-16.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-16.04.02P perform checks on distribution system for combustion air and make-up air checks on distribution system for combustion air and make-up air are performed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications to identify source of problems

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-16.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air
  3. interpret information pertaining to distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air found in specifications
F-16.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check for problems with distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air
  1. identify tools and equipment used to check for problems with distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to checking for problems with distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air
  3. describe procedures to check for problems with distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air
  4. identify types of checks performed on distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air
  5. identify potential problems with distribution systems for combustion air and make-up air

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Task F-17 Repairs oil-fired heating systems and components

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians repair oil-fired heating systems and components to return the system to its correct and safe operation.

F-17.01 - Corrects electrical problems

F-17.01 - Corrects electrical problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-17.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-17.01.02P interpret component schematics component schematics are interpreted
F-17.01.03P lock out equipment equipment is locked out according to jurisdictional regulations
F-17.01.04P reset switches and breakers switches and breakers are reset
F-17.01.05P replace defective electrical components defective electrical components are replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-17.01.06P repair damaged wires and terminals damaged wires and terminals are repaired according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-17.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of electrical components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of electrical components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of electrical components
  3. interpret information pertaining to electrical components found on drawings and specifications
F-17.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical principles as they relate to system operation
  1. describe basic electronic theory as it relates to electrical components
  2. identify units of electrical measurement and symbols
F-17.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to correct electrical components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to correct electrical components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to correction of electrical components
  3. describe procedures to correct electrical components
F-17.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to correction of electrical components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to correction of electrical components

F-17.02 - Corrects burner problems

F-17.02 - Corrects burner problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-17.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-17.02.02P interpret burner component schematics burner component schematics are interpreted
F-17.02.03P repair and replace defective burner components defective burner components are repaired and replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-17.02.04P set operating parameters operating parameters are set according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-17.02.05P reset burner components burner components are reset according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-17.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of burner components, their characteristics, safety features, applications and operation
  1. identify types of burner components, and describe their characteristics, safety features and applications
  2. describe operating principles of burner components
  3. interpret information pertaining to burner components found on drawings and specifications
F-17.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to correct burner components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to correct burner components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to correction of burner components
  3. describe procedures to correct burner components
F-17.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to correction of burner components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to correction of burner components
F-17.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

F-17.03 - Corrects distribution problems

F-17.03 - Corrects distribution problems
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-17.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-17.03.02P interpret distribution component schematics distribution component schematics are interpreted
F-17.03.03P repair and replace defective distribution components defective distribution components are repaired and replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-17.03.04P purge hydronic distribution system hydronic distribution system is purged
F-17.03.05P realign and adjust drive belts and pulleys drive belts and pulleys are realigned and adjusted according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-17.03.06P set operating parameters operating parameters are set according to manufacturers’ specifications
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-17.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of distribution systems and their components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of distribution systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of distribution systems and their components
  3. interpret information pertaining to distribution systems and their components found in specifications
F-17.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to correct distribution system components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to correct distribution system components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to correction of distribution system components
  3. describe procedures to correct distribution system components
F-17.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to correction of distribution system components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to correction of distribution system components

Task F-18 Removes appliances and components

Task Descriptor

Oil heat system technicians remove unsafe, inefficient and defective appliances and components. Proper storage and disposal of waste products and components is imperative.

F-18.01 - Decommissions appliances and components

F-18.01 - Decommissions appliances and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-18.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-18.01.02P identify waste products waste products are identified
F-18.01.03P identify waste products that can be recycled waste products that can be recycled are identified
F-18.01.04P disconnect utilities utilities are disconnected
F-18.01.05P drain system system is drained
F-18.01.06P seal breeches breeches are sealed
F-18.01.07P strap ductwork and piping ductwork and piping are strapped according to code
F-18.01.08P disassemble appliance and components appliance and components are disassembled

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-18.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of appliances and their components, their characteristics, applications and operation
  1. identify types of appliances and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. describe operating principles of appliances and their components
  3. interpret information pertaining to appliances and their components found in specifications
F-18.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to decommission appliances and their components
  1. identify tools and equipment used to decommission appliances and their components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to decommissioning of appliances and their components
  3. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to handling of waste products
  4. describe procedures to decommission appliances and their components
F-18.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements for handling of waste products
  1. identify training and certification requirements to handle waste products
F-18.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to decommissioning of appliances and their components
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to decommissioning of appliances and their components
  2. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to handling of waste products
F-18.01.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

F-18.02 - Disposes of waste products

F-18.02 - Disposes of waste products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV NV NV NV NV NV yes yes yes
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-18.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
F-18.02.02P interpret information on disposal of waste products information on disposal of waste products is interpreted
F-18.02.03P select containment systems containment systems are selected according to type of waste product
F-18.02.04P handle and dispose of waste products and containment systems waste products and containment systems are handled and disposed of according to jurisdictional regulations and site conditions

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-18.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of waste products, their characteristics and applications
  1. identify types of waste products, and describe their characteristics and applications
  2. interpret information pertaining to waste products
  3. identify types of containment systems used for waste products, and describe their characteristics and applications
F-18.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to dispose of waste products and containment systems
  1. identify tools and equipment used to dispose of waste products and containment systems, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to disposal of waste products and containment systems
  3. describe procedures to dispose of waste products and containment systems
F-18.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to dispose of waste products and containment systems
  1. identify training and certification requirements to dispose of waste products and containment systems
F-18.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to disposal of waste products and containment systems
  1. identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to disposal of waste products and containment systems
F-18.02.05L demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)