New to the trade
Learn the fundamentals of chimney sweeping, equipment, safety, flues and appliances in a clear, practical format.
ICS Training Course
Professional Chimney Sweep training with the ICS
A practical two-day chimney sweeping course for new sweeps, and a one-day refresher course for
experienced sweeps, covering core theory, modern equipment, safe working practices and real-world
sweeping techniques.
For the One Day Course, please call for details.
Who it is for
Designed for people who want to sweep professionally
Whether you are starting out, refreshing your knowledge or preparing to work to ICS standards, the course gives you a structured grounding in professional chimney sweeping.
Existing sweeps
Refresh your knowledge, improve technique and bring your working practices in line with current professional expectations.
Course format
A focused two-day training route
The course combines online theory with hands-on practical experience, so you understand both the principles and the real-life process of sweeping.
Online theory training
Delivered by Zoom, starting at 10:30am and usually running until around 4pm.
- Core safety principles and customer preparation
- Flues, appliances, equipment and standards
- Time for questions and course discussion
Practical sweep training
Hands-on experience working alongside an experienced sweep in a live sweeping situation.
- Setting up cleanly and safely in the home
- Using rods, brushes, vacuums and modern equipment
- Real-world technique, checks and professional finish
Theory
Understand flues, appliances, equipment and standards.
Practice
Learn clean, safe setup and real-world sweeping technique.
Standards
Build professional habits customers can trust.
What you will learn
Course topics at a glance
The training covers the practical, technical and professional areas needed to work with confidence in customers’ homes.
Understand PPE, safe working practices, protecting the customer’s home, preparing the work area and recognising risk before starting a sweep.
Learn about rods, brushes, power sweeping, vacuums, CCTV inspection and how to select suitable equipment for different sweeping situations.
Cover flue types, appliances, cowls, J Regulations, fault finding and the practical checks a professional sweep should understand.
Build good habits around documentation, environmental awareness, customer communication and the professional finish expected from an ICS sweep.
Why train with ICS?
Training shaped around professional standards
ICS training is built around practical knowledge, safe working and the customer-focused standards expected from professional chimney sweeps.
Trade association backing
Training from an organisation built around professional chimney sweeping standards and member support.
Real-world knowledge
A balance of online theory and practical experience, with emphasis on what actually happens on the job.
Customer-focused work
Learn how to work cleanly, safely and professionally inside customers’ homes.
Book training
Ready to book your Chimney Sweep training?
Speak to ICS about upcoming course dates, availability and what to expect from the two-day training programme.