In food factories, schools, catering industries and even restaurant back yards, small boilers play an important role in stably supplying steam. The people behind the scenes who can make the boiler operate safely and stably are the "boiler operators". If you are interested in this industry, or want to help company employees conduct boiler-related functional training, then this article will be your introductory guide. From regulatory requirements, license specifications, training courses to safe operation concepts, understand it all at once!
Why do operators need professional training and licenses?
According to Article 32 of the Occupational Safety and Health Law:
Employers should provide workers with safety and health education and training necessary for performing work and preventing disasters.
Article 14 of the "Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Rules" clearly states:
Small boiler operators should undergo a small boiler operator certification course.
This means that as long as you or your company's employees want to actually operate the boiler, whether it is hazardous equipment or not, you must receive the [Small Boiler Operator] course training and certification before you can legally go online.
What is the definition of small boiler?
According to relevant regulations in Taiwan, small boilers are not considered hazardous equipment, but the person in charge and the operator are still required to comply with safety regulations. The classification conditions of small steam boilers are as follows:
Small once-through steam boiler (Chuang Ting full range of steam boilers):
- Pressure ≤ 10kgf/cm² (1MPa) and heat transfer area ≤ 10㎡
👉 Although this type of boiler is small in size and compact in structure, it still has the risk of high temperature and high pressure, so it is classified as a "special operation" and requires training.
Who needs to receive training and certification?
Applicable objects are clearly listed as follows:
- All persons who actually operate small boilers (whether full-time technicians or not)
- Operators in specific places, such as hotels, schools, catering central kitchens, food factories, swimming pools, etc.
- Those who use once-through steam boilers, as long as their specifications fall within the aforementioned definition range
✅ Example: Customer operators who use Chuang Ting OT-350Gi, OT-500Gi, OT-750Gi or OT-2000GiE are recommended to complete the [Small Boiler Operation] training and obtain a certificate.
What is the process for quickly obtaining the "Small Boiler Operation License" and training?
1. Sign up for boiler operation training course
You can register for certification courses through the following organizations:
- Vocational training centers in various counties and cities
- Institute of Industrial Technology (such as Taipei University of Science and Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, etc.)
- Taiwan Energy Efficiency Testing Center
- Authorized unit by the Energy Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs
- https://isha.org.tw/Msite/tech/tech_lesson_info.aspx?NO=MDcwMDAx
2. Participate in special job training (subject + technical discipline)
The course lasts about 18 hours and costs about 4,500 to 5,000 yuan. The course content includes:
- Regulations related to small boilers
- Boiler types and structures
- Boiler accessories and accessories
- Boiler water and treatment
- Boiler fuel and combustion
- Boiler automatic inspection and accident prevention
- Small boiler safe operation practice
3. Obtain the "Completion Certificate" or take the appraisal examination after completing the training
Some units will conduct competency appraisals. After passing the qualification, you can obtain the "Boiler Operation and Pressure Vessel Personnel Certificate" and you can also apply for higher levels in the future.
Operational concepts + practical skills are essential
Obtaining the certificate is just the starting point. When actually operating online, the following are the key points that you must internalize:
- ✅ Daily inspection records cannot be omitted, especially water level, pressure, and combustion status
- ✅ Familiar with boiler control panel operations and alarm code responses
- ✅ Understand the processes of exhaust, drainage, steam release, descaling, etc.
- ✅ Know when to shut down immediately (such as overpressure, overheating, abnormal noise)
- ✅ Keep the space around the boiler clean, safe and fireproof
Understanding boiler operation is the key to mastering the site!
In daily production, steam boilers are not only equipment, but also the heart of the process stability. The professionalism of the operator determines the safety and efficiency of the entire system.
