This course is suitable for candidates wanting to learn how to sweep a chimney, and undertake servicing and maintenance but do not wish to undertake installation work.
Course Content
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Factors
- Pre-assessment Survey
- Sweeping Methods
- Sealing Methods
- Soot Classification
- Hearth Requirements
- Heat Shielding of Combustible Materials
- Chimneys, Flues and Connecting Flue Pipes
- Chimney Clearance; Distance to Combustibles
- Chimney Termination Outlets and Cowls
- Combustion Ventilation
- Pre-Commissioning
- Flue Draught Testing
- Commissioning and Handover
- Smoke Draw & Flue Draught Interference Tests
- CO Alarm Positioning
- HETAS Unsafe Situations Procedure (HUSP)
- Consumer Care and Advice
Course Details
Assessment Method
This course uses theory and practical activities.
Course Duration
4 days
Course Outcome
HETAS Statement of Results
Prerequisites
Candidates require no previous knowledge or experience.
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