June 2, 2026

Latest BPEC Brief out now!

BPEC is pleased to provide our training centres and FE partners with the latest edition of the BPEC Brief.

The e-newsletter – which features highlights of the latest industry training news and policy updates – is produced by the BPEC Charity and aimed at anyone involved in the plumbing & heating industry working across the education and training sector. We are pleased to support the industry in this way and bring all the most relevant news and updates to your fingertips – we do the research, so you don’t have to! 

The BPEC Brief is issued 2-3 times a year. You can access previous editions here and also subscribe to receive future copies here

In this current edition:

  • Plumbing & Heating New Apprenticeship Standards
  • BPEC comment on Post-16 reforms and defunding of Level 2 & 3 qualifications
  • Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
  • T Levels go fully remote as ministers scrap work placement limits
  • UK Standard Skills Classification launched
  • Britain embraces solar revolution following war in Iran
  • Scheme digs foundations to encourage builders into FE
  • Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges
  • Getting ready for air-to-air: an update on implementation into MCS
  • And more…