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Chimney sweep and flue fitter course

Test the job before you commit: read a flue, sweep safely, spot a hazard, write a certificate that protects people, and prevent both fire and carbon monoxide.

  • 13 five-minute lessons
  • 3 levels
  • 13-page PDF guide
  • English & French
  • Certificate of completion
Human-essential

Why a chimney sweep stays essential in the age of AI

  1. Every flue is different: someone has to climb up, feel the deposit and judge on site.
  2. Signing off a flue as safe puts a qualified professional's name on the line.
  3. In a living room you protect, explain and reassure a family, not just clean.

Is it for you? Five signs

  • You have a head for heights.
  • You like a job done properly.
  • You would rather move than sit.
  • You enjoy explaining things to people.
  • Soot does not put you off.

Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.

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What you'll be able to do

The programme

Level 1 – Beginner

  1. D1The job, entry routes and AI
  2. D2Flues, fuels and draught
  3. D3Height, soot, CO, posture
  4. D4Duties, certificate, who pays

Level 2 – Intermediate

  1. I1The call-out method
  2. I2Defects, camera, compliance
  3. I3Servicing the appliance
  4. I4Reporting and loyalty

Level 3 – Expert

  1. E1The flue fitter's work
  2. E2Prevent, react, follow up
  3. E3Spot, measure, alert
  4. E4Blocks, refusals, access
  5. E5Status, seasons, career

The full guide: 6 chapters

  1. The fundamentals of the job
  2. Sweeping a flue in 5 steps
  3. Facts & figures
  4. The toolkit
  5. Real case: modern flues
  6. Chimney sweep's glossary

Prices

Full guide
€6.90

The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.

3-level path
€9.90

13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.

Complete Pack
€12.90

Path + full guide, English and French editions included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the chimney sweep and flue fitter course?

A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.

Will AI replace a chimney sweep?

Every flue is different: someone has to climb up, feel the deposit and judge on site. Signing off a flue as safe puts a qualified professional's name on the line. In a living room you protect, explain and reassure a family, not just clean.

Is the course available in English and French?

Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.

How do I receive the course?

Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.

Is the certificate an official qualification?

No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.

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