domestic heating systems
The modern and traditional heating systems alimented by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power and other renewable energy sources and their energy saving principles.
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Chimney sweep supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of chimney sweeps. They do quality checks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
5 competencesfire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
fire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
personal protective equipment
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
ventilation systems
The types of mechanical ventilation systems that permits the exchange and circulation of air.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescoordinate the activities of chimney sweeps
Plan and prepare the work schedule of chimney sweepers under your supervision, to achieve efficiency and respond to client demands and requests.
enforce chimney sweeping quality standards
Enforce and control the application of industry quality standards by chimney sweepers that are under your supervision.
train chimney sweeps
Provide training and on the job instructions to newly hired chimney sweeps in order to align them with the company and industry's working standards and procedures.
Sector-specific
3 competencesexamine ventilation system
Check ventilation systems for operationality and fire safety.
maintain relationship with customers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.
report chimney defects
Inform property owners and relevant authorities on any chimney malfunctions.
Cross-sector
4 competencesenforce safety procedures when working at heights
Plan and prepare all documentation and equipment related to working at heights and its hazards in order to inform the workers under your supervision and instruct them how to work safely.
handle customer complaints
Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
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- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
perform resource planning
Estimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceconstruction product regulation
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.
Cross-sector
3 competencesenergy
Power capacity in the form of mechanical, electrical, heat, potential, or other energy from chemical or physical resources, which can be used to drive a physical system.
energy performance of buildings
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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environmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesclean chimney
Use tools to extract debris from chimneys by using a vacuum cleaner or brush suitable to remove the products of combustion within the flue.
clean ventilation system
Clean combustion and ventilation systems and related equipment. Eliminate combustion residues and deposits by knocking, scraping, and burning.
create chimney inspection reports
Write the measurements, inspections and defects encountered after an intervention on chimney cleaning.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
measure pollution
Conduct pollution measurements to determine whether the prescribed pollutant limits are respected. Check firing systems and exhaust paths of gas water heaters, air heaters, and similar equipment.
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tend asbestos blower
Tend the blower used to dry asbestos and eliminate fumes from asbestos.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise on hazards of heating systems
Provide information and advice to clients on the type of potential dangers they face, such as suffocation, CO-poisoning or fire, in cases where the fireplaces or chimneys are not swept for a long period of time.
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.
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advise on pollution prevention
Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.
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analyse energy consumption
Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of superfluous consumption.
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drive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
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ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
inform customers environmental protection
Provide customers with information on the impact their heating systems have on the environment and to what extent this impact can be reduced to a minimum by handling the systems in an environmentally friendly way or by using environmentally friendly systems.
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