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

SNIPEF concerned that new Heat in Buildings bill announcement overlooks skills and business support

SNIPEF has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill […]

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How much do you know about the Repairing Standard in Scotland?

SNIPEF Member Celsius Plumbing and Heating has carried out dozens of lead tests for Scottish landlords, […]

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SNIPEF and Warmur partner to deliver industry-leading hydronics training in Scotland

New training partnership to equip plumbing and heating professionals with specialist skills in hydronic heating systems […]

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SNIPEF and MCS partner to strengthen renewable technology training for Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined forces with MCS (Microgeneration Certification […]

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SNIPEF and BPEC partnership strengthens Scotland’s plumbing and heating apprenticeship pathway

SNIPEF has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the […]

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Secure your business future: Expert insights on business planning and strategy

Planning for the future is crucial for any business, whether you operate as a sole trader, […]

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McDonald Water Storage debuts new MCS Heat Pump courses

SNIPEF was invited to McDonald Water Storage to take part in, and learn more about, its […]

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SNIPEF President highlights apprenticeship recruitment challenges with MSP during Scottish Apprenticeship Week

SNIPEF President John Doherty and Stephanie Lowe, SNIPEF Deputy Chief Executive, recently met with Marie McNair […]

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Lowering school leaving age to 14 ‘unworkable and irresponsible’ for technical trades, warns SNIPEF

SNIPEF has criticised Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships […]

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