Chimney Sweep Building & Related Trades Workers

The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

The modern and traditional heating systems alimented by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power and other renewable energy sources and their energy saving principles.

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.

The types of mechanical ventilation systems that permits the exchange and circulation of air.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Provide information and advice to clients on the type of potential dangers they face, such as suffocation, CO-poisoning or fire, in cases where the fireplaces or chimneys are not swept …

Perform tests to ensure there are no leaks allowing smoke to enter interior surfaces.

Monitor and check the faults and current conditions of chimneys and fire places by using specialised smoke-detecting machinery and video surveillance equipment.

Use tools to extract debris from chimneys by using a vacuum cleaner or brush suitable to remove the products of combustion within the flue.

Clean combustion and ventilation systems and related equipment. Eliminate combustion residues and deposits by knocking, scraping, and burning.

Dispose and transport soot from the sweeping process in an appropriate manner and according to local and national regulations.

Check ventilation systems for operationality and fire safety.

Conduct pollution measurements to determine whether the prescribed pollutant limits are respected. Check firing systems and exhaust paths of gas water heaters, air heaters, and similar equipment.

Use protection methods and materials to keep the surrounding area of the fire place entrance and floor clean before and during the sweeping process.

Inform property owners and relevant authorities on any chimney malfunctions.

Operate tools and equipment meant to clean debris from chimneys such as dust sheets, torches, mirrors, floor sheets, bags for debris and various rods and brushes.

Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.

Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.

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Power capacity in the form of mechanical, electrical, heat, potential, or other energy from chemical or physical resources, which can be used to drive a physical system.

The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) …

Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.

Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.

Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of …

Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Write the measurements, inspections and defects encountered after an intervention on chimney cleaning.

Provide customers with information on the impact their heating systems have on the environment and to what extent this impact can be reduced to a minimum by handling the systems …