A new BPEC End-point Assessment (EPA) facility for Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) apprenticeships has been officially opened at BPEC’s headquarters in Derby, marking a major milestone in the continued expansion of the FESS apprenticeship programme across the UK. The FESS Assessment Bays were formally opened by Neil Collishaw, CEO of BPEC, and Trevor Jenks, National […]
SGN, in partnership with Fife College, has opened the UK’s first dedicated hydrogen training centre for gas engineers at the college’s Levenmouth Campus. The facility will train over 100 Gas Safe engineers this year to support the H100 Fife green hydrogen trial, helping to safely convert homes from natural gas to hydrogen. Training will be […]
We’re pleased to share the latest edition of Spotlight, your go-to source for industry updates from BPEC. In this issue, you’ll find the most recent company news, key insights, and important developments from across the sector. We’re also excited to reveal some new company developments with changes to our senior management team, the BPEC Charity’s year […]
SNIPEF has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) copper category as Scotland’s qualifying heat for the UK-wide SkillPLUMB competition. This partnership unites two long-standing competitions, further strengthening SPAY’s 50-year status as Scotland’s leading plumbing and heating apprenticeship competition while providing […]
Huge congratulations to the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) on reaching an incredible milestone – 100 years of championing professionalism and progress in the plumbing and heating industry. Since its founding in 1925, APHC has played a pivotal role in raising industry standards, advocating for best practices, and ensuring that the plumbing and […]
Domestic Air Source Heat Pump and Domestic Ground Source Heat Pump (Previously Heat Pump Systems / NOS Mapped) BPEC has commissioned work to establish an evidence base to determine the level of the following BPEC courses: Following due process, both courses were mapped against UK Regulatory Framework and National Level descriptors with the final outcome […]
We’re excited to bring you the latest edition of our eNews industry update, Spotlight! This issue is packed with the latest industry news, insights, and updates on all the recent developments at BPEC. Plus, we’re thrilled to share the results of our latest Customer Voice Survey – providing you with valuable feedback directly from those who […]
The results of our latest Customer Voice Survey speak for themselves. Here’s a snapshot of what our customers and partners have to say about BPEC and the services we provide. An impressive 94% of customers agree that BPEC products meet their expectations, affirming our commitment to delivering top-quality solutions tailored to their needs. When asked […]
On behalf of the whole BPEC team, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all our customers for their continued business throughout the year. I am proud of what the BPEC team has achieved this year, continuing to offer unparalleled products, services, and support to our network of […]
Catch up with the latest BPEC news in Spotlight! This edition is packed with essential industry updates and BPEC news shaping the future including: Why become a BPEC-accredited ACS Centre?New BPEC Product Directory2024/25 Funding – BPEC Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 600/9353/5Qualification Operational End Dates (date of last learner registrations)Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship – […]
Photo shows (from L to R) Fiona Harper, SECTT CEO and Neil Collishaw, BPEC CEO Neil Collishaw, BPEC’s CEO attended the NET Celebration of Skills 2024 held on Wednesday 23rd October at the exclusive BAFTA facilities in central London. With over 150 attendees, the event celebrated the electrical industry’s best of British talent, including SkillELECTRIC and WorldSkills […]
This week, BPEC’s Head of Operations & Development, Matt Skelding visited BPEC Centre, Smart Gas Training & Assessment, a company he first connected with in early 2017. At that first meeting he had met with Directors Patrick O’Sullivan and John Grocott, exploring various topics including apprenticeships, the emerging ‘trailblazer’ standards, and funding opportunities for skills […]
Ideal Heating’s Expert Academy has introduced a new, free and comprehensive course designed to expand knowledge of heat pumps, making it accessible to a broader audience. This digital on-demand course, titled ‘Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps’, serves as an excellent starting point for anyone interested in understanding this innovative technology. The course offers a […]
BPEC Gas Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognised and mandatory entry route for operatives to become a member of the Gas Safe Register. Originally established in 1997, BPEC Certification Ltd oversees the competence assessment of individuals working in the gas industry. Accreditation has been gained from United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) as […]
Catch up with the latest BPEC news in Spotlight! It’s packed full of news and important industry updates – don’t miss out on the essential news you need to know: BPEC ACS gas newsIdeal Heating named as SkillPLUMB Headline SponsorTech team receives CPD training from IdealNew BPEC Trustee & DirectorExamination Malpractice2024/25 Funding – BPEC Level […]
On 3rd July 2024, the BPEC-supported Aquabox water aid charity hosted a visit by BPEC Trustees and CEO Neil Collishaw as part of a packed week that included the BPEC AGM and Board Meeting, lunchtime social with BPEC staff, and the fantastic ‘Great BPEC Bake-Off’ cooking event. Established in 1992 and based in Wirksworth near Matlock, Derbyshire, this international charity and […]
BPEC could not function effectively without our Directors/Trustees, who meet three times a year to direct and oversee our continued growth and guide the strategic direction of the organisation. The recent BPEC Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting on 4th July was scheduled to coincide with a social get-together and our ‘Great BPEC Bake-Off’ event. […]
Ideal Heating has delivered CPD training on low carbon heating technologies and heat pumps to the whole BPEC technical team. Jon Ward, one of Ideal Heating’s industry experts, led the intensive training over two days, with half of the technical team attending on each day. Ideal Heating, one of BPEC’s top training partners, has several […]
BPEC, in partnership with the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS), has been shortlisted for the ‘Security Innovation of the Year’ category at the forthcoming 2024 Fire & Security Matters Awards for the Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems (FESS) Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA). This follows our success at last year’s event when the FESS EWA won ‘Security or […]
The latest issue of BPEC’s Spotlight eNews has been published! It’s packed full of news and important industry updates – don’t miss out on the essential news you need to know: BPEC Charity supports Water AidVoice of the Customer Survey resultsUpdate on new centresRecord year for BPEC certificatesRevised Apprenticeship StandardsAwarding Organisation, EPA, Learning Materials and […]
Introduction This update is in response to a new IGEM/IG/1 training specification (supplement 3) being published. This came into effect on 1/01/24 and all new starters from this date will be required to meet the new requirements. Existing Learners Learners who are already on programme can continue on that programme. However, all learners must be […]
The Plumbing & Heating Skills Partnership (PHSP) is expanding its membership following a strategic Skills Summit, including widening the PHSP UK Strategic Group membership to include the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical Engineering Joint Industry Boards (JIB-PMES & SNIJIB) and Unite the Union. The Summit, held at […]
The latest issue of BPEC’s Spotlight eNews has been published! It’s packed full of news and important industry updates including: Announcement of BPEC’s Endorsed ApprovalTop award won for our FESS Experienced Worker Assessment ProgrammeHydrogen Training updateNew Accredited Training CentresRevised Apprenticeship StandardsAwarding Organisation, EPA, Training & Courses updates Click here to read all the full stories.
With more employers, colleges, and organisations wanting to raise the standards of their own training activities, gaining BPEC Endorsed Approval is becoming increasingly important. BPEC provides guidance to confirm that your course has the appropriate quality assurance, offering evidence-based aims, objectives, and clear learning outcomes to ensure learners are obtaining the best results. Upon completion […]
On behalf of the whole BPEC team, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all our customers for their continued business throughout the year. During 2023, we focused on promoting our company values. They are as follows: The BPEC Pillars • Partnering with a dependable network, building trustworthy relationships […]