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While 2022 saw the 30th anniversary, the BPEC team worked through the year to define how the organisation will operate on the next stage of our journey. Neil Collishaw, BPEC’s CEO said “With a clear focus on customers and quality, our new Pillars, Vision and Mission are all statements of intention, that we will deliver against […]

Since being established in 2016, Smart Gas Training & Assessment Centre in Ashbourne has grown to be one of the leading training providers in the East Midlands, delivering the Level 3 Gas Engineering Apprenticeship to train the next generation of plumbing & heating professionals. The Training Centre was subject to an Ofsted inspection towards the end of 2022, […]

Ruben Duggan won the Gold Medal and was named SkillPLUMB 2022 champion at the recent two-day WorldSkills UK final at Middlesborough College. Employed by Powerserv Ltd and trained by Coleg y Cymoedd, Ruben can be seen in the photograph, second from the right, with the other finalists and Nic Drew of main sponsor Monument Tools (centre). […]

SkillPLUMB is proud to support the WorldSkills UK Finals of the Plumbing & Heating Special Edition competition taking place at Middlesborough College from 16-18 November, one of seven venues to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The country’s top students and apprentices will go for gold at different venues during the week commencing Monday 14 […]

The BPEC Awarding Organisation is recruiting External Quality Assurers in the Plumbing, Renewable Fuels and Gas sectors to monitor the quality of assessments delivered by our Centres, to ensure BPEC qualifications are delivered in-line with regulatory requirements. BPEC Awarding Organisation – External Quality Assurer (EQA) Job Description Although EQA experience is not necessary, you must […]

Connor Cruden, who in 2020 completed his four-year plumbing apprenticeship having come top in 2019 at the SkillPLUMB UK finals to find the country’s most accomplished apprentice plumber, is now preparing to take on the world’s elite at the WorldSkills Plumbing finals due to be held in the Black Forest town of Lahr, Germany, between […]

The drive for renewable energy and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is, now more than ever, at the forefront of the UK Government’s ‘Net Zero Strategy’. With the increase in renewable energy comes the need for training and qualifications to ensure we have a workforce with the ‘green skills’ to install zero and low carbon […]

Beware of training providers that offer short cuts to becoming a gas engineer without giving learners the proper work experience or time needed to gain vital skills and knowledge, says BPEC.  There are two primary training routes for new entrants looking to become a gas engineer: the Gas Engineering Apprenticeship or the Gas Managed Learning […]

We’ve developed a new video to share the benefits of choosing BPEC as your End-point Assessment Organisation. This video explains how BPEC provides a quality, robust and cost-effective solution by working closely with many of the UK’s leading employers, colleges, and other industry stakeholders, assessing the knowledge, skills and behaviours acquired by apprentices – plus […]

BPEC has been proud to support the launch of new and comprehensive advice on the correct routes to becoming a qualified plumbing and heating engineer.  Available on the Plumbing & Heating Skills Partnership (PHSP) website and aimed at both school leavers and career changers, the guidance maps out straightforward messages on what qualifications and training […]

Achieve Training – ‘Giving apprentices more’ – from Domestic Gas Foundation MLPs to delivering End-point Assessments (EPAs) Background Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Achieve Training is the award-winning training arm of social housing group Aspire Housing. A social enterprise, Achieve Training supports adults into employment, creates practical apprenticeships, and helps businesses to upskill their workforce. Achieve Training […]

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the EESS course developed in collaboration with MCS. It is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing, giving them the necessary training to upskill to install Electrical Energy Storage Systems. EESS installations can be carried out only by competent, qualified […]

A record number of entrants have taken part in the 2022 qualifying heats of SkillPLUMB, the industry’s prestigious plumbing skills competition aligned to WorldSkills UK.   After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event is back for this year and has so far held an impressive programme of seven heats that took place […]

Photo shows (from L to R) Neil Collishaw, BPEC CEO, David Lloyd, Burnley College Head of Division, Stephen Dobney, Burnley College Curriculum Manager, and Kevin Clark, BPEC Business Area Manager, Awarding & EPAO BPEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil Collishaw and Business Area Manager, Kevin Clark heard of some exciting new developments and plans for the Building Services Engineering (BSE) […]

Photo shows (L to R) Matt Stonehouse, Owner & Director, Elements Training and Neil Collishaw, CEO, BPEC The latest stop of BPEC’s customer service tour saw Chief Executive Officer, Neil Collishaw and Business Development Manager, Angela Gask visit Elements Training & Assessment, a leading private training provider in Stourbridge. Elements has been a loyal and trusted […]

This year BPEC will celebrate 30 years of delivering industry leading qualifications, assessments, learning materials and learning materials to the plumbing and heating industry and the wider energy sector. Established in 1992, it is a unique organisation led by employers for the benefit of the sector, and all surplus funds generated by its activities are […]

The six winners of the BPEC Awards for Excellence 2021 have been invited as VIP guests to The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) Annual Lecture and Dinner being held on Monday 16th May at the Royal College of Physicians, when the Master will present them with Celebration of Excellence Scrolls. The Worshipful Company of Plumbers Annual […]

CMS Training Centre in Cyprus has been accredited as an approved BPEC ACS Centre offering ACS assessments.  CMS Training Centre also offers a range of courses that have been tailored and developed to meet its customers’ requirements. It is a professional, and well-established Training Centre in Cyprus, with over 24 years’ experience in Health and Safety Training, particularly […]

We are pleased to announce that BPEC’s End-point Assessment Organisation is now approved to deliver assessments against Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) Technician – Level 3 standard (ST0189). Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technicians design, install, commission, and maintain electronic systems in and outside simple and complex premises to protect individuals, homes and properties […]

BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) Training & Assessment Course We have developed this course in collaboration with MCS. The course is specifically aimed at existing practising electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing – giving them the necessary training to upskill their existing skills to install […]

Coming in early 2022! BPEC Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) Training & Assessment Course We have developed this course in collaboration with MCS. The course is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing – giving them the necessary training to upskill their […]

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Business Support Manager – the position is home based with occasional travel to Centres and BPEC’s head office in Derby. The successful candidate will work closely with the development and operations teams, to meet the needs of the business and therefore the role will be diverse….one week […]

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED BPEC is seeking a full time permanent Finance Administrator to ensure timely and accurate accounting transactions for two companies in the Group. The role covers all aspects of Purchase and Sales Ledger processing including SOP invoicing, cash books and journals together with a strong stock control element. You […]

Photo shows (L to R) Nicola McCallum, Employer Engagement Manager and Director, Shane McCallum, Managing Director, Rhia McCallum, Accounts Manager, John McCallum (rear), Plumbing and Gas Tutor/Assessor, Chris Southcombe, Plumbing and Gas Tutor/Assessor, Rachael Graham, Functional Skills Tutor & Director, and Garry Glover, BPEC’s EPA Manager. BPEC’s Garry Glover and Angela Gask recently visited South West […]

Photo shows (L to R)  Mally Butters (Business Area Manager, BPEC), Dean Wagstaff (Trainer, GRE Energy Training), Steve Andrews (Owner, GRE Energy Training) and Neil Collishaw (CEO, BPEC) GRE Energy Training’s owner, Steve Andrews and Trainer, Dean Wagstaff recently welcomed BPEC’s CEO, Neil Collishaw and Business Area Manager, Mally Butters to its impressive training and […]