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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 […]

“We at South Staffs College are proud to be associated with BPEC across several departments. We have just added Air Source, Solar PV, EESS, and Solar Thermal to our portfolio and are in the process of becoming approved for LTH, HW, MLP, ACS and EPA. Whenever advice and guidance was required, all BPEC departments were […]

“Chesterfield College has worked with BPEC for a significant time and have always found them to be knowledgeable about their products and qualifications. Its support has been invaluable to our business needs. Angela Gask, our Business Development Manager, continually provides invaluable support to us a college which has enabled us to offer new qualifications to […]

“Burnley College is proud to have built a strong and enduring relationship with BPEC. The excellent communication, support, and guidance we consistently receive from the BPEC team are invaluable in delivering high-quality training to our students. BPEC’s commitment to supporting both our staff and learners ensures that we maintain the highest standards in the industry. […]

“We are delighted to be working with BPEC across several departments in the college.  It provides the qualifications across all our plumbing and gas courses for full time students and apprentices as well as courses for external candidates from industry to upskill on new technologies.  BPEC has excellent resources to deliver these courses and are […]

“Forth Valley College has greatly valued our partnership with BPEC, benefiting from their expertise, high-quality training materials, and commitment to industry standards. Their support has been instrumental in helping us deliver top-tier training to our learners, especially as we add additional renewables provision not only into full time courses, but into our apprenticeship and short […]

“We’ve had an exceptional experience with BPEC and the support we receive is superb. Their Business Development Manager, Angela Gask, has been a constant source of support, offering invaluable guidance and advice whenever needed. BPEC’s website is incredibly easy to navigate, making it quick to access the information we need. Their service team is efficient, ensuring […]

“Ubbink has recently set up a new training centre in Northampton and the team at BPEC has supported us from the start. They have always been on hand to offer guidance and support on our journey to centre approval. My personal association with BPEC spans many years across multiple industries and it’s been a pleasure engaging […]

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is open now and runs until 28 March.   During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging practical tests in a bid to be named the 2025 SkillPLUMB champion. The event is the only industry competition aligned […]

“Working with BPEC has been an absolute game-changer for our organisation. One of the key benefits we’ve experienced is the exceptional support, advice, and guidance they provide in relation to heat pump courses and qualifications. Their team goes above and beyond to ensure that all five of our centres receive the most up-to-date information and […]

“The investment in our training centre, and longstanding relationship with BPEC, will help our heating engineers continue to thrive as the industry moves towards low-carbon heating solutions.”

“Since gaining approval for delivery of BPEC Solar PV and EESS learning materials, we’ve had amazing support and proactive response and want to express our sincere thanks to BPEC. We’ve no hesitation in recommending its services. BPEC makes you feel part of the company and inspires you with confidence to deliver its learning materials.”

“For us, the major benefit of working with BPEC lies in the help and support we receive. That communication and approachability make a real difference: we know BPEC are there for us, when we need to get things sorted, and we don’t have to wait around. For apprentices, they clearly benefit from a high quality […]

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 […]

The SkillPLUMB 2024 UK Champion and gold medal winner has been named as 19-year old David Bateman-Smith of South West College NI and Ashley McFarland Plumbing & Heating.  In what turned out to be an extremely close event, held at Oldham College as part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals, David was closely followed by […]

BPEC has become a corporate supporter of the Lighthouse Charity, an organisation that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. Established for nearly 70 years, the Lighthouse Charity is renowned across the construction industry for its comprehensive package of assistance for those in need. Its 24/7 confidential helpline and self-support app […]

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 […]

We are delighted to announce that Ruben Duggan has been awarded the Plumbing & Heating silver medal at WorldSkills 2024! After demonstrating exceptional skills across a very challenging task, Ruben’s success was announced at the WorldSkills 2024 closing ceremony last night. Ruben’s WorldSkills journey started with his SkillPLUMB UK gold medal win in 2022, following […]

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 […]