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Apprenticeships
Learn while you earn, study for a nationally recognised qualification such as an NVQ and earn money while you learn.
To find out more visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Association for Ceramic Training and Development Limited – ACTD
ACTD is recognised by Government and subscribed to by companies from across the ceramic
Industry. The role of ACTD is to identify training and skill needs of companies and employees within the ceramic
Industry and to ensure that they are met. At the same time, ACTD is responsible for ensuring that the voice of the ceramic
Industry is heard at national level on all training issues affecting the ceramic
Industry.
For more information call: 01782 597016
www.actd.co.uk
BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council - Plumbing Sector National Training Org.)
BPEC (Training) Ltd is a registered charity committed to identifying the education and training needs of those who work in the Building Services Engineering Industry and providing innovative solutions to address these needs.
BPEC is dedicated to education and lifelong learning in the Plumbing and Heating Industry, and seeks to encourage operatives to undertake further training to continuously update their skills, both for personal development and to keep abreast of the Industry's technological advances.
One of the most important projects for BPEC (Training) Ltd is the annual BPEC Plumbing Skills Competition, in which apprentices throughout the UK compete for the title Young Plumber of the Year for Sheet Leadwork and Pipework respectively.
For further information and the availability of courses visit www.bpec.org.uk
Builders Merchants Federation – BMF
The BMF offers training courses to all Industry stakeholders from new entrants to senior managers covering a wide variety of topics including product knowledge, sales and IT. Courses are delivered either via distance learning, or on site or at their training centre in Harlow. The BMF claims to train more than 7,000 people per year.
For further information on the BMF and its training visit www.bmf.org.uk
Competent Persons Schemes
Competent Persons Schemes have been introduced by the Government to allow trades people to self-certify that their work complies with Building Regulations in England and Wales, as an alternative to submitting a building notice or using an approved building control inspector to Inspect your work. The aim of the schemes is to enhance compliance with Building Regulations.
Individuals and companies who join the schemes can self-certify that their work complies with the Building Regulations and so avoid submitting a building notice, local authority inspections and fees.
There are currently more than 10 scheme providers in the market but it is crucial that installers assess each scheme carefully before joining one. Plumbing and heating engineers should do their homework and find out exactly what elements of the Building Regulations each scheme will allow them to self-certify, as membership of some schemes is not mandatory in order to trade in specific niche markets.
CORGI www.trustcorgi.com
NAPIT www.napit.org.uk
Construction Industry Training Board – CITB
CITB encourage people into a life long career within the Construction Industry and offer support and direction for new recruits. Sector specific training will be undertaken by Summit Skills.
CITB offer various training courses, which support ‘Rethinking Construction’ and the supply chain framework. The courses are normally aimed at people already involved with the Industry and support with grant aid.
For more information on the courses offered visit www.citb.org.uk
Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers (IPHE)
The IPHE offers its members various courses extending from new legislation, running a small business to the legalities of being a plumber. Their training committee consists of qualified plumbers and lecturers from colleges around the country, who are involved in the day to day training of new entrants into the
Industry.
For more information on IPHE visit www.iphe.org.uk
Learning Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) exists to make England better skilled and more competitive, with a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world class standard.
The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.
For more information visit www.lsc.gov.uk
The National Training Group – NTG
The NTG offers training to all Industry stakeholders from new entrants to seasoned professionals. Training covers design, installation, marketing, sales, management, customer care, Health & Safety and Building Regulation awareness.
The NTG is composed of representatives of the KBB Industry who channel their support and assistance to address the skills issue. The NTG consults with Industry leaders to ensure that development of relevant training and education reflects the quality and professionalism expected by today’s consumer.
For further details visit: www.kbbntg.com
Summit Skills
Summit Skills is the replacement body formed by Government following the rethinking on the education and training needs of the Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Industries.
Summit Skills has been created by employers, for employees, in order to identify and address the skills shortage. It is supported by various associations in the Industry.
APHC, HVCA, BPEC, NET, ECA, SNIPEF, ESTTL and AMICUS:
For further information on the activities of Summit Skills visit
www.summitskills.org.uk
Vocational Learning Support Programme
The programme supports the delivery of high quality vocational learning, including vocational GCSEs, A levels and other work related learning, with help for practitioners and learners at both 14-16 and 16-19.
Advice about careers in the world of Plumbing can be obtained from
www.vocationallearning.org.uk
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