Welcome to the OFTEC technicians' area

Whether you are already registered with OFTEC or simply want to find out a little more about what's involved with registering for OFTEC's Competent Persons, Microgeneration Certification, TrustMark or PAS 2030 schemes, you've come to the right place. 

You'll find lots of useful information in the technician's section of the website - scroll down for an overview of what's available on our website. 

Technician News

OFTEC and UKIFDA respond to DESNZ announcement on Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding increase for oil and LPG users

Thursday, April 23, 2026 by OFTEC

As part of a raft of measures, on 21st April 2026, DESNZ announced an increase in Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding for properties heated by oil and LPG in England and Wales.

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Labour’s rural challenge: 16,000 oil heated households call for immediate step-change to decarbonisation plans

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 by OFTEC

The government is facing growing pressure from rural households to rethink its home heating decarbonisation plans and offer more affordable, low carbon solutions.

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