Guild Training courses are open to anyone, non-members are welcome. They are run from leading national centres and are delivered by qualified trainers. We run different courses for trainees and experienced sweeps alike. Please select a course from the list below for more details. Generous discount for Guild members.
The Guild Training Programme for new sweeps starts with an intensive four day course. It is a great mix of theory and practical with plenty of time for questions and discussion. A maximum trainee to trainer ratio of 4 to 1 means you get the attention you need. There is lots of different equipment to see and use on the course and our feedback is consistently excellent.
For experienced sweeps, we have range of courses to help you expand your business and become a certified professional in your area including our CCTV Survey and Chimney Integrity Testing Course and a Historic and Thatch Property Sweeping Course.
Our online 5-yearly chimney sweep refresher course keeps experienced sweeps up-to-date on all legislation and trends within the sweeping industry.
Our Training Courses for Chimney Sweeps
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
The Guild Training Programme is designed for complete beginners and those wishing to begin a new career in chimney sweeping.
On-site Trainer Course (members only)
Experienced Guild members wishing to deliver on-site training or provide mentoring for new sweeps must attend this course.
5-yearly Refresher Course
Aimed at experienced sweeps and open to anyone including non-members the course updates you on all the latest techniques and standards.
Historic and Thatch Property Sweeping Course
This unique and innovative course helps professional sweeps better understand the particular issues when working in older / historic buildings and thatched properties.
Combined CCTV Survey and Chimney Integrity Testing Course
This course helps professional sweeps better understand the specific requirements when undertaking chimney survey and testing work including responsibilities and insurance requirements.
Courses coming up
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Course
Location
Mon 22 Jan, 2024
– Thu 25 Jan, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Rodtech UK Ltd, Hingham, Norfolk
Mon 5 Feb, 2024
– Thu 8 Feb, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Aberdeen Training Centre, Aberdeen
Fri 9 Feb, 2024
Combined Camera Survey and Integrity Testing Course
Aberdeen Training Centre, Aberdeen
Mon 19 Feb, 2024
– Thu 22 Feb, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Rodtech UK Ltd, Hingham, Norfolk
Mon 4 Mar, 2024
– Thu 7 Mar, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Specflue, Sudbury, Suffolk
Fri 8 Mar, 2024
Combined Camera Survey and Integrity Testing Course
Specflue, Sudbury, Suffolk
Mon 29 Apr, 2024
Combined Camera Survey and Integrity Testing Course
Rotary Powering Sweeping, Tiverton, Devon
Tue 30 Apr, 2024
Historic & Thatch Property Sweeping Course
Rotary Powering Sweeping, Tiverton, Devon
Mon 13 May, 2024
– Thu 16 May, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Stove Industry Suppplies Ltd (SIS), Blackpool
Fri 17 May, 2024
Combined Camera Survey and Integrity Testing Course
Stove Industry Suppplies Ltd (SIS), Blackpool, Lancashire
Mon 24 Jun, 2024
– Thu 27 Jun, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Rodtech UK Ltd, Hingham, Norfolk
Mon 22 Jul, 2024
– Thu 25 Jul, 2024
Guild Training Programme – Masterful Sweeping
Specflue, Sudbury, Suffolk
Fri 26 Jul, 2024
Combined Camera Survey and Integrity Testing Course
Specflue, Sudbury, Suffolk
Course Venues
Our courses take place at centres across the UK. Click on a marker for details of the course available at each location.
All Course type Venues:
- Aberdeen Training Centre, Crombie House, 72-90 Crombie Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9QP
- Poujoulat UK, Unit 1, Quadrum Park, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LU
- Rodtech UK Ltd, Ironside Way, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk. NR9 4LF
- Specflue Ltd, 8 Curzon Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XW
- Stove Industry Suppplies Ltd (SIS), 103-105 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN
CCTV / Thatch & Historic Property Courses Only :-
- Windhager UK, Tormarton Road, Marshfield, Chippenham, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8SR
- Specflue Ltd, 8 Curzon Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XW
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What our members say…
Meet our members
Guild Members
Watch our video to hear first hand from our members, and how being part of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps have benefited them and their business.
What our members say…
Jessica Hayes
Village Chimney Sweep
“I have never enjoyed a course as much as I enjoyed the one that you designed and delivered last week. It was, quite simply, faultless. “The training environment at Ripley was high quality and well equipped. The materials were well written, well researched, relevant and specific. It was apparent that a lot of intelligent and…
What our members say…
Richard Lawson
Hexham Chimney Sweeps
“I found the course to be very knowledgeable. Being a Guild sweep has given me greater confidence when going to customer’s homes and this has enabled me to become a HETAS approved chimney sweep.”
What our members say…
Ali Swainston
ISIS Chimney Care
“During my research I had come across some forum talk online which was very negative about the cost of the Guild’s training program. I guess it does seem like a lot of money to start with but, like most things, there is more to it than meets the eye and you get a lot more…
What our members say…
Jason Ross
Fire Work
“And what do you do?” “I’m a chimney sweep.” “The reactions can be interesting, from amusement to sympathy. But what people don’t often realise is that chimney sweeping is probably one of the best jobs in the world! “I have been sweeping for 7 years and have found it to be a very good way…
What our members say…
Nick Rance
Rance and Broom Chimney sweeping
In 2013 I decided to enter the chimney sweeping industry and paid to train as a sweep. After a couple of days training in a classroom I was given a certificate, sold some dodgy tools and wished the best of luck in my new career. I discovered after a couple of years trading as an…
What our members say…
Jo Thurgur
Joanna Thurgur Chimney Sweep Services
“The course was fantastic, with excellent facilities and trainers who have been in the business for years and really know their stuff. I met some great people on the course who I am still in touch with.”
