Prepare to ace Maine’s Oil Technician state exam with this expert-led course in South Portland. Covering essential rules and practical skills, it’s your fastest path to certification.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
13 hours over 2 days
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; however, participants should be prepared for extended classroom sessions.
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History
South Portland developed as a key fuel supply and shipping center, a legacy that ties closely to Maine’s heating oil industry.
Conservation
The Maine Fuel Board emphasizes environmentally responsible fuel storage and handling to minimize spills and emissions, a foundation for sustainability in the trade.
Harding's Plumbing School
Prepare to ace Maine’s Oil Technician state exam with this expert-led course in South Portland. Covering essential rules and practical skills, it’s your fastest path to certification.
Harding's Plumbing School is a Portland, OR-based trade school specializing in state exam preparation for plumbing and oil heating professionals. The school delivers focused, instructor-led classroom training that prepares candidates for Journeyman and Master license exams.
The curriculum includes a 13-hour Oil Technician State Exam Prep Course offered at the South Portland location and an 18-hour Plumbing Code Crash Course held at the Hampden location. Both courses are taught by instructor Brad Harding, who guides students through Maine Fuel Board Rules, NFPA 31, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and practical test-taking strategies.
Training is designed for active technicians and tradespeople seeking concentrated review, targeted code instruction, and hands-on problem-solving examples relevant to licensing exams. Class formats combine lecture, code interpretation, and practice questions to build confidence and reduce test anxiety.
Harding's Plumbing School maintains a practical approach to adult learning, prioritizing concise explanations and code application over broad theory. The school caters to candidates aiming to pass Journeyman or Master exams on a compressed timeline while ensuring compliance with current regulations. Administrative details, schedules, and exact locations are provided with registration.
As a third-party training provider, Harding's Plumbing School presents transparent course descriptions and instructor credentials to help candidates choose the right prep option. Registration includes clear schedules, exact location addresses, and contact directions for each course session. Enrollment open to qualified applicants.
Location
Portland, OR
Portland-based trade training
Course Hours
13 & 18 hrs
Intensive, two-day formats
Lead Instructor
Brad Harding
Experienced industry instructor
Prep Focus
Journeyman & Master
Exam-focused curriculum
Select the oil technician or plumbing code course that matches the state exam and register for Harding's Plumbing School today.
Review Maine Fuel Board Rules Ahead
Familiarize yourself with Maine Fuel Board regulations before class to enhance understanding of key topics.
Bring Note-taking Materials
Detailed lectures mean having a notebook or device to record important points helps retention and review.
Get Good Rest Before Exam Days
Well-rested participants perform better in intensive learning sessions and on the exam itself.
Ask Questions Specific to Maine Codes
Brad Harding emphasizes Maine-specific rules, so bring any local code questions to class.
Notebook and Pens
To capture detailed notes during the comprehensive lectures.
Laptop or Tablet
Useful for digital note-taking and accessing prep materials.
Maine Fuel Board Rules Printout
Having a copy aids following along and reference during lessons.
Comfortable Clothing
Dress smart-casual for indoor classroom comfort during long sessions.