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A round-up of all the latest news, developments and announcements from SNIPEF Members, apprentices and events.
Office opening hours over the festive period
As we enter the festive season, the SNIPEF office will be closing for the holidays. The […]
Christmas message from SNIPEF President, Duncan Sharp
Just over six months into my term as President, I have been fortunate to meet many […]
Apprenticeships set to fall sharply as new research reveals one in three employers plan to stop recruiting
Warning comes as England launches major new apprenticeship funding package, raising fears Scotland may fall further […]
Apprenticeships at risk as national wage increases outpace employer training support
SNIPEF calls for a more balanced approach that protects fair pay for young people while sustaining […]
Leaving your tools unsecured in your van overnight is like leaving a valve open – it can lead to costly problems
As a plumber or heating engineer, your tools are the essential components that keep your business […]
Confidence collapses to an all time low as plumbing and heating firms brace for Autumn Budget
Chancellor urged to deliver a Budget that rewards enterprise, supports skills and restores confidence in small […]
SNIPEF welcomes clean energy jobs plan but warns electricity costs must be addressed to deliver fair transition
SNIPEF has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a UK-wide clean energy jobs plan (19 October), […]
BPEC invests £15,000 to modernise Scotland’s Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship
Funding to support new National Occupational Standards, the Scottish apprenticeship framework, and a new assessment strategy. […]
Cutting a new path – one apprentice’s journey from hairdressing to plumbing and heating
The plumbing and heating profession is always evolving, with new technology and regulations, but one thing […]
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