BOAS Training and Accreditation for Fourstones Sapphire Paper Mill Even Hestnes, Engineering Manager, at the Fourstones Sapphire Paper Mill in Fife has commented on the Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) and has said; “Our experience with the BOAS training and the stringent requirements of the CEA certification scheme for operators and managers has been a…
Recently several Operators from one of the very large UK Energy from Waste (efw) plants have undergone their BOAS training and Assessment virtually. Unfortunately, some had let their accreditation slip and missed their renewal dates, this meant that they had do the full course again before they could be assessed by one of the CEA…
Great News – BOAS the “Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme” is gaining even more traction with the addition of Category 5 for coil boiler operators. This Category was added to the CEA’s BOAS portfolio late 2018 and there are now two CEA approved Training Providers offering this training and certification. These are: M&M Training at Fleckney…
There has been a rise in the popularity of coil type steam generators in recent years with a wide variety of steam users requiring relatively small amounts of steam at short notice for their process. Coil type generators are ideal for this role, but users often have small numbers of staff who have little or…
Could you be part of the team? The Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme has been running for over 12 years now and is in a significantly enhanced and ‘steady state’ of operation after seeing over 3330 successful candidates pass through the scheme up to September 2017. But what makes a successful training and assessment scheme? One…
During my review of the evidence packs and oral examination of the candidates, it became clear that the site have not been operating in accordance with best practice. However, largely as a result of their learning and that of their manager on the BOAS courses, they are now committed to actively addressing the areas of…
From a serious boiler explosion in Hong Kong to a fact finding and training visit to the UK, The CEA’s Chairman Derry Carr with Cochran’s David Branch was involved with helping the authorities in Hong Kong investigate a serious boiler explosion. Then it was on to visit a very well run and organised NHS Estates department at…
During the summer of 2016 Cochran were asked to provide independent advice and guidance following a reportable accident in Hong Kong. To provide this independent advice Cochran asked Derry Carr (CEA Chairman) to attend site and investigate. The Investigation highlighted a number of areas where systems and operation could be improved. As a result, a…
The first Dedicated Managers BOAS Training Course. CEA approved training providers deliver pre-assessment training for the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) to a standard syllabus; Kiwa Gastec then carry out an independent assessment of the candidate and their test papers and CEA provide the certification and ID card for those that have achieved the required…
Hamad Medical Corporation’s boiler operatives are the first to receive accredited qualification outside of the UK. David Kilpatrick, director of the Combustion Engineering Association reports. Leaving aside the magic of steam trains and the “proper engineering” of working museum exhibits, it is easy to miss the principal applications of steam. Steam is a very efficient…
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