{"id":48167,"date":"2026-04-16T13:27:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/?post_type=product&#038;p=48167"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:27:51","slug":"chimneys-flue-training","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/product\/chimneys-flue-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimneys &#038; Flue Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Course Content for Chimneys &amp; Flue Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The training covers a range of technical and practical topics to prepare learners for real\u2011world scenarios. Key areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Definitions, principles and the role of chimneys and flues in appliance performance<\/li>\n<li>Types of chimney construction, installation requirements and safety considerations<\/li>\n<li>Protection of buildings and occupants<\/li>\n<li>Lining and relining existing chimneys<\/li>\n<li>Connecting appliances to chimney and flue systems<\/li>\n<li>Design requirements and inspection criteria<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning, testing and diagnosing issues such as poor draught, down\u2011draughting or high\u2011pressure zones<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and rectifying chimney faults<\/li>\n<li>Understanding flue liners, joints, terminations, cowls and components<\/li>\n<li>Situations where CCTV inspection may be required<\/li>\n<li>Flue flow tests and the correct interpretation of results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By the end of the course, candidates will understand how chimney and flue performance impacts combustion, safety and appliance function, and will be able to assess suitability across a wide range of installations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What You Will Learn<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Learners will leave with the ability to assess chimney and flue systems confidently, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding principles affecting combustion and flue performance<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and applying requirements for various flue materials and system types<\/li>\n<li>Recognising inspection standards and installation safety criteria<\/li>\n<li>Checking suitability of existing chimneys and carrying out basic diagnostic tests<\/li>\n<li>Understanding common chimney faults and knowing which corrective actions may be required<\/li>\n<li>Completing visual and practical checks, including circumstances requiring enhanced inspection methods<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting flue test results accurately and safely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Assessment Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This training centre\u2013based course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning and practical activities. Candidates are assessed through ongoing participation and practical demonstration.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Course Duration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>1 day.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Course Outcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Successful candidates receive a <strong>HETAS Statement of Results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>HETAS Core Module.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Who Should Attend<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This course is suitable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installers working with solid fuel appliances<\/li>\n<li>Individuals progressing toward Competent Person Scheme registration<\/li>\n<li>Technicians involved in inspection or maintenance of chimneys and flue systems<\/li>\n<li>Building professionals seeking to expand their understanding of safe chimney and flue design<\/li>\n<li>Those preparing for further HETAS qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <em>Chimneys &amp; Flues<\/em> course provides a clear and structured introduction to chimney and flue requirements for solid fuel appliances. Delivered at The Building Performance Hub, this one\u2011day module combines theory with practical demonstrations to help candidates understand safe installation, inspection methods and the performance factors that affect chimney and flue systems in real buildings.<\/p>\n<p>This course supports progression through the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hetas.co.uk\/\">HETAS<\/a> pathway. It builds on the foundational HETAS Core Module and acts as an essential stepping stone toward specialist appliance or installation courses. Candidates will gain a working understanding of definitions, principles, design requirements and the suitability checks needed for new and existing chimney or flue arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":48191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[195],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-48167","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-hetas-courses","8":"first","9":"outofstock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-variable"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/48167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48167"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=48167"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=48167"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcta.group\/tbph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=48167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}