Intended for:
Chimney Sweeps. Others taking the course may earn two CE credits.

Length:
Two full working days plus evening study.

Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Code Compliance, Wood-burning Systems and SITE Basic Inspection courses. Eighty (80) weeks of industry experience is required to achieve certification.

Objectives:

• To introduce participants to chimney sweeping techniques, safety 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 industry experience, including at least 30 sweeps of wood-burning appliances and a letter of verification results in WETT certification Chimney Sweeping and SITE Basic Inspection.

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