§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

chimney sweep

Chimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings.

Description

Chimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings. They remove ash and soot and perform maintenance on a regular basis, following health and safety regulations. Chimney sweeps may perform safety inspections and minor repairs.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

personal protective equipment fire safety regulations domestic heating systems ventilation systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

energy roofing techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

carry out chimney pressure testing use chimney sweeping equipment maintain customer service report chimney defects clean chimney dispose soot from the sweeping process advise on hazards of heating systems check chimney's conditions protect surrounding area during chimney sweeping process work in inclement conditions clean ventilation system enforce safety procedures when working at heights use personal protection equipment examine ventilation system

OPTIONALOptional competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights drive vehicles manage a small-to-medium business work ergonomically tend asbestos blower work in outdoor conditions advise on heating systems energy efficiency maintain relationship with customers create chimney inspection reports provide customer follow-up services comply with schedule keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)