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Welcome to the SNIPEF consultation page, your destination for directly influencing the future direction of the plumbing and heating industry in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Here at SNIPEF, we appreciate that our members possess a wealth of real-life and real-time insights, experiences and opinions regarding the plumbing and heating profession.

This page is designed to empower you to influence SNIPEF and government consultations that shape the future of our industry. Your input is invaluable; it helps us accurately represent the collective voice of our members and ensures your unique perspective is accounted for in decision-making processes.

Scottish Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Consultation

SNIPEF, in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS), has published its latest stakeholder consultation, marking the start of the second phase of its comprehensive review of the Scottish Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship.

This consultation invites employer feedback on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) to ensure they continue to be technically robust and responsive to the dynamic landscape of the plumbing and heating profession. These changes are crucial to meet customer demands and help the profession contribute to achieving national Net Zero targets.