Intended for:
 Chimney Sweeps  
Length:
 Two full working days plus evening study
Prerequisites:
 Successful completion of Code Compliance. Eighty (80) weeks of chimney sweeping experience is recommended and is required to achieve certification following this course.
Objectives:
  • To introduce participants to chimney sweeping techniques and to the roles and responsibilities of chimney sweeps.
  • To support, enhance and confirm knowledge acquired in field work.
Scope:
 The course provides the opportunity for participants to explore in detail the tools, techniques and safety procedures required for success as a chimney sweep.
Content:
  • Regulatory issues related to sweeping
  • Potential hazards and risk prevention
  • Diagnosis and trouble-shooting
  • Tools and techniques used in sweeping
  • Communicating with the householder
  • Oil and gas systems
  • Masonry chimney repair
  • Sweeping after a chimney fire
Output:
 Successful completion of the course (70% on the examination), when combined with the necessary 80 weeks of chimney sweeping experience, results in WETT certification Chimney Sweeping
Course code:
 SW
Price:
 $465.00