As an applicant for certification from National Chimney Sweep Guild:
I attest that the information provided in this application is true and accurate.
I understand and agree to comply with National Chimney Sweep Guild certification program requirements and agree to provide any additional information the Guild needs to determine my compliance.
I understand that if I fail the exam, I must wait for a minimum of 14 days before retaking it.
I understand I am personally responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the examination content and I agree I will not discuss or document the exam content in any format or participate in any fraudulent test taking practices.
I understand that I have the opportunity to request special accommodation for the examination with appropriate documentation of a disability.
I understand and agree that National Chimney Sweep Guild reserves the right to use my examination score and certain data from my examination application to prepare summary statistical analyses, some of which may be published, but that my individual data will not be made public.
I understand that National Chimney Sweep Guild certification is valid for a period of 3 years, after which time I must meet recertification requirements to retain the certification.
I agree to comply with all rules of the National Chimney Sweep Guild certification exams, which are included in the Candidate Handbook and/or will be read to me by the proctor.
Should I be granted certification:
I agree to comply with and uphold all policies and requirements of National Chimney Sweep Guild certification program(s).
I agree to make claims about the certification only in the manner specified as appropriate by National Chimney Sweep Guild. I further agree that I will not make misleading or unauthorized statements about the certification, not use the certificate issued in a misleading manner, and not use the certification in such a manner as to bring the National Chimney Sweep Guild or its certification programs into disrepute.
I acknowledge the certification and all associated marks or logos are the property of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and I agree to discontinue use of all references to certified status should my certification be suspended or withdrawn. Also, I agree to return or destroy the certificate if the certification is withdrawn.
I understand that if I seek recertification, it is my responsibility to a) demonstrate evidence of my continued competence through professional development or retaking the examination and b) pay the recertification fee. Further, I agree to voluntarily and immediately report to the National Chimney Sweep Guild any conditions that affect my capability to continue to fulfil the certification requirements.
I further understand that:
Candidates will be observed by a proctor, either virtually through a webcam or in person, at all times while taking the examination. Proctors may not necessarily inform candidates of their observations, but they are required to report behavior that may violate the terms and regulations of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) or other forms of irregular behavior.
Any cheating and/or breach of confidentiality/security or any attempt to subvert the examination process by any candidate violates the purpose and principles of the examination. Any candidate, who carries out, takes part in, or witnesses such behavior must report it to the proctor and/or the National Chimney Sweep Guild as soon as possible.
NCSG reserves the right to cancel or withhold any examination results when, in the sole opinion of the NCSG, a testing irregularity occurs; cheating has occurred; there is an apparent discrepancy in or falsification of a candidate’s identification; a candidate engages in misconduct or plagiarism; when aberrancies in performance are for which there is no reasonable and satisfactory explanation; or the results are believed to be invalid for any other reason.
Conduct before, during or after testing that violates principles detailed in this Agreement may result in the invalidation of examination results and/or other penalties and will be reported to NCSG.