Profile of an occupation – chimney sweep

Coverbild: Profile of an occupation – chimney sweep
Issue/Year (Volume) 1/2026 (55)
Page(s) 56-57
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    englisch

It’s not just about sweeping chimneys any more: Chimney sweeps are highly qualified skilled workers. They check heating and ventilations systems for safety, ensure that environmental standards are met, and provide advice on climate-friendly technologies. This profile describes the entire scope of the training occupation modernised in 2025 and presents the development of trainee figures.

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: Profile of an occupation – chimney sweep. In: BWP 55 (2026) 1 , S. 56-57. URL: https://www.bwp-zeitschrift.de/dienst/publikationen/en/20984
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BIBB, B. (Hrsg.) (2026). Profile of an occupation – chimney sweep. Bonn: Franz Steiner Verlag

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The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training is an independent federal institution established under public law.