713301 - Chimney sweep

Removes soot from chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes: when cleaning chimneys, removes the pipe connecting the boiler with the chimney, cleans the pipe with a long-handled broom, and replaces the pipe.

Main activities

* check chimneys and connecting pipes following the rules and inspection terms;
* when cleaning chimneys, close stove, fireplace, stove, or other holes, use bricks and binding materials;
* clean chimneys and connecting parts where ash and soot accumulate the most, with a special long-handled broom or bag with a swarm;
* if necessary, repair individual parts;
* clean the chimney hood, uncomplicated boiler equipment.

Characteristic competences

* know the rules and terms of cleaning chimneys, pipes, flues, and ducts, the structure, and layout of pipes, flues, and ducts; places of ash and soot accumulation;
* when cleaning, seal all holes using binding materials;
* check chimneys and uncomplicated domestic purpose boiler equipment, boiler houses;
* clean chimneys using special equipment, remove soot.