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.
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