Maintenance and Engineering

Boiler Operation and Maintenance

Boilers are high-energy systems that require skilled operation and careful maintenance. This course covers boiler types and components, combustion, water treatment, safe start-up and shutdown, controls and safety devices, inspection and maintenance, efficiency and common failures.

5 days Classroom or live online English

Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants

Take the course details with you.

Download the full standard outline: why attend, methodology, objectives, audience, competencies, the daily outline and current plans.

Download course PDF

Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Boiler failures can be dangerous and costly. You will learn to operate and maintain boilers safely and efficiently.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Technical briefings, combustion and efficiency calculations, case studies of boiler incidents and maintenance planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain boiler types and components
Understand combustion and burner management
Manage boiler water treatment
Apply safe start-up and shutdown procedures
Maintain controls and safety devices
Improve boiler efficiency and prevent failures

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Boiler operators
Maintenance technicians
Utility and plant engineers
Facility managers
Energy managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Boiler operation
Combustion management
Water treatment
Safety devices
Efficiency improvement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Boiler Fundamentals

09:00–10:08Fire-tube and water-tube boilers
10:08–11:00Components
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Components (continued)
11:45–12:53Steam systems
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Combustion

09:00–10:08Fuels and burners
10:08–11:00Air-fuel ratio
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Air-fuel ratio (continued)
11:45–12:53Burner management
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 3Water Treatment

09:00–10:08Water chemistry
10:08–11:00Scaling and corrosion
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scaling and corrosion (continued)
11:45–12:53Blowdown
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 4Operation and Safety

09:00–10:08Start-up and shutdown
10:08–11:00Safety valves and trips
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Safety valves and trips (continued)
11:45–12:53Inspections
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 5Maintenance and Efficiency

09:00–10:08Maintenance tasks
10:08–11:00Efficiency losses
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Efficiency losses (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

Keep exploring

Your next horizon awaits.

All courses

The full course agenda and dates are available above. Use the session links in Dates & venues to choose a session. Registration and quotation forms require JavaScript; you can also contact our learning team directly.