EOGB Training Centre celebrates 16 years

Established in April 2010, EOGB Energy Products has been delivering specialist oil, burner and water system training to thousands of engineers for over 16 years. Based at our purpose-built training facility in St Neots, Cambridgeshire — conveniently located on the borders of Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and within easy reach of Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex — we provide a structured learning environment for various courses, ranging between OFTEC, Unvented, Water Regulations, and various product training courses, including oil boilers and heat pumps.

Reflecting on the 16-year milestone of EOGB’s Training Centre, Andrew Cooke, Marketing & Training Supervisor, mentioned:

‘16 years of delivering industry-recognised training is a significant achievement. The EOGB Training Centre continues to play an important role in developing technical competence and supporting best practice across our industry. Here’s to many more years!’.

Below is a full overview of the training courses currently available at EOGB. All courses include certification upon completion. To view upcoming course dates and book your place, visit our courses page or call 01480 477066 (option 4).

If you're new to domestic oil installations, the OFTEC 50 New Entrants 3-day course is the ideal starting point. This practical, intensive programme is designed to build the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to become a competent oil operative — and to prepare you for the standard OFTEC assessments.

• No prior experience required — plumbing skills are an advantage but not essential
• Covers fuel storage, fittings, pipework, boiler maintenance, servicing and commissioning
• Prepares candidates for OFTEC 101, 105e and 600a assessments
• Delivered over 3 days with practical, hands-on sessions
• Ideal for plumbers, heating engineers, and career changers entering the oil sector.

Fill in the application form for the OFTEC 50 oil burner course here.

The OFTEC 101, 105e and 600a combined package is the essential qualification for any technician seeking OFTEC registration. This 4-day programme covers commissioning, servicing, installation and oil storage — the three core competencies required to work professionally on domestic oil heating systems in the UK.

• OFTEC 101: Commissioning and servicing of single-stage pressure jet appliances
• OFTEC 105e: Installation of oil and bio-liquid fuelled combustion appliances and systems
• OFTEC 600a: Installation of oil storage tanks and supply systems
• OFTEC 102 (vaporising burner appliances) available as an add-on
• Suitable for all three candidate categories: experienced technicians, trade-qualified, and new entrants
• Technical reference books available for purchase if required

Fill in the application form for the OFTEC 101, 105e & 600a Oil Boiler Training & Assessment here.

Our Domestic Burner Training course is a focused one-day programme for oil engineers at any stage of their career. Whether you're new to burner systems or an experienced engineer looking for a practical refresher, this course provides both the theory and the hands-on experience you need to work confidently with domestic oil-fired burners.

• No entry requirements — open to all engineers
• Covers burner components, combustion theory, nozzle sizing and selection
• Hands-on installation, commissioning and servicing practice
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting on domestic oil-fired burner systems
• Delivered by expert trainers with direct burner experience
• Certificate of attendance provided on completion

Fill in the application form for the Domestic Burner Training here.

Accredited with the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS), this one-day course is designed for plumbing, heating and related professionals who need to understand and comply with UK water regulations. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for joining schemes such as the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS), Competent Person Scheme (CPS), or the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

• Covers the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and associated byelaws
• Topics include backflow prevention, contamination, hot and cold water services, sanitary appliances
• Minimum entry requirement: 12 months experience in plumbing, heating, gas, oil, refrigeration or electrical
• WRAS certification included in course fee
• Suitable for those working towards CPS or MCS registration

Fill in the application form for Water Regulations Training here.

Unvented hot water systems are now widely installed in both residential and commercial properties — and with that comes significant regulatory responsibility. Our Unvented Hot Water Systems course provides a thorough grounding in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of these systems in full compliance with Approved Document G (G3) and related British Standards.

• Recognised by Competent Person Schemes (CPS) for self-certification under Approved Document G
• Covers system components: cylinders, expansion vessels, relief valves, controls and safety devices
• Includes installation safety, pressure testing, discharge pipework and commissioning documentation
• Legionella risk awareness, corrosion management and scheduled servicing covered
• Certificate of competence in accordance with G3 Building Regulations issued on completion
• Minimum entry requirement: 12 months in plumbing, heating, gas, oil, refrigeration or electrical

Fill in the application form for Unvented Hot Water Systems here.

Our courses are designed to serve a wide range of professionals across the heating and plumbing sector:

• New entrants looking to gain OFTEC registration and enter the oil heating sector
• Experienced OFTEC registered technicians who must re-assess and renew their qualifications and registration every 5 years
• Gas engineers expanding their skills into oil and liquid fuel systems
• Plumbers and heating engineers working toward CPS or MCS accreditation
• Business owners and employers looking to upskill their engineering teams
• Contractors requiring compliance training for domestic and light commercial installations

• ‘Brilliant 3-day training. Good mix of theory & practical sessions. Enjoyable learning with a great trainer’.
• ‘Happy with the way the training was taught. Fully understand each topic as well as practical session’.
• ‘Excellent course. Gained a huge amount of knowledge and found the course to be very enjoyable’.
• ‘Found the courses to be well structured and informative. Assessors and trainer did an excellent job’.
• ‘Great centre. Friendly & Professional staff who are very knowledgeable. Plenty of refreshments available & great location off the A1’.
• ‘As an engineer with many years of experience, I can honestly say that EOGB managed to deliver one of the best courses. I would highly recommend them to others’.

If you have any questions regarding our training programs, please don't hesitate to contact our team at 01480 477 066 or email us at training@eogb.co.uk.