The NVQ in Chimney Sweeping is a knowledge and skills-based qualification which includes the maintenance, inspection and sweeping of flues and appliances. The On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) pathway to qualification is NOT an introductory qualification or suitable for new entrants to the trade and is only open to those sweeps and installers with a minimum of 18 months working experience.
Trade knowledge and the application of the required trade skills are assessed through an initial introduction and induction session followed
by a comprehensive profiling interview where any training need will be identified and addressed.
Once the first stages of assessment are successfully completed by the candidate this is followed by an ‘on the job’ assessment in the workplace. The assessor will then map the gathered evidence of competence to the NVQ standards before submitting the candidates NVQ portfolio to CITB, NSAC and the exam board NOCN for the NVQ in Chimney Sweeping to be awarded.
The NVQ qualification in Chimney Sweeping carries two additional endorsements. One for domestic and the other for commercial work. All successful NVQ candidates are eligible to apply for and carry the ‘Blue’ Skilled Workers trades persons CSCS Card and will be entered onto the CITB central register of skilled workers.
For more information please visit www.chimneyskillstraining.co.uk and please feel free to contact the Federation of British Chimney Sweeps, your Trade Association, or Chimney Skills Training Ltd using the messaging service on the CST website or by Email, Phone or Social Media Messenger
The member organisations of FBCS have been providing industry-leading training for the solid fuel and biomass industry for decades and with the support of CITB and NOCN are now able to offer the formal trade qualification of the NVQ and several CITB approved products as Short Duration Courses as recognised competencies as CPD.
The agenda of the CPD Short Duration Course and Workshops is tailor-made to the requirements of Local Authority and the Trade Professionals. These
interactive sessions are geared to keep staff up to date and provided by the industry’s leading CITB approved training provider.
CITB Grants are available where applicable
Domestic Smoke Nuisance and the Environment
The sessions will include:
Smoke Control areas, methods of reducing smoke and particulate pollution from stoves and appliances. Approved Document J, how to identify DEFRA exempt and non-exempt appliances. The emissions of of carcinogenic material, fire risk, general safety, co emissions, consumer health and respiratory issues, fuels, and appliance operation.
The candidate will be able to :
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Evaluate test methods and procedures.
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Identifying fuel abuse and incorrect fuels,
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Identify incorrect burning procedures and methods.
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Identify Incorrect appliance temperatures.
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Identify correct flue termination,
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Identify incorrectly and unlawfully installed appliances,
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Identify poorly designed and installed chimney / flue systems,
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Understand building topography, atmospheric and meteorological weather conditions,
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Understand Basic thermal dynamics.
The course designed for:
Environmental Health Officers, Local Authority Building Control Inspectors, Chimney Sweeps, Competent Person Scheme registrants, Environmental Health (EH) professionals.
Anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of chimney systems, and appliance in the domestic setting and there potential impact on the environment.