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A round-up of all the latest news, developments and announcements from SNIPEF Members, apprentices and events.

SNIPEF voices frustration over Scottish Government’s delay in phasing out gas boilers.

Chief Executive urges greater collaboration in future planning and targets. Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the […]

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Shaping the future of the Scottish Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship

SNIPEF, in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland (SDS), has published an online stakeholder survey as phase one of […]

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ACS Gas Course Training & Assessment

Are your employees due to sit their Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) Gas Course Training and Assessment? […]

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Terms & Conditions of Employment: A Comprehensive Guide for SNIPEF Members

Since April 2020, UK legislation has mandated that employers provide written details of the terms and […]

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SNIPEF Members Update: The Controversial “Boiler Tax”

The UK government’s recent Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) has sparked notable debate in the heating […]

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SNIPEF calls on Government to enhance business support ahead of Low Emission Zone expansion

SNIPEF is urging the Government to bolster its support for micro and small businesses in anticipation […]

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SNIPEF calls on employers to secure final fully funded apprenticeship places.

SNIPEF is urging members to secure the remaining fully funded apprenticeship places before colleges cease admissions […]

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SNIPEF urges immediate resolution in ongoing industrial action at colleges.

SNIPEF has called on all parties involved in the continuing national college strikes and ‘work to […]

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SNIPEF to undertake a comprehensive review of the Scottish plumbing and heating apprenticeship

Skills Development Scotland has awarded SNIPEF the contract to review the plumbing and heating apprenticeship two […]

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