Andrew Blackburn

How can Andrew help?

Andrew is a Technical Manager and supports the Awarding and End-point Assessment Organisations. On technical or compliance issues, Andrew will support you with anything related to qualifications or end-point assessment along with Sam Clarke, Garry Glover, Dean Watson and Ricky Fleet.

Experience

Andrew began his plumbing career at the age of sixteen after leaving school and starting as an apprentice with a local plumbing company in his hometown of Bolton. He attended Bolton College, then Salford College for five years where he gained his Plumbing Craft and Advanced Craft Certificates along with his Supervision Certificate in Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services. Andrew has achieved over forty-five years in the plumbing industry to date.

In 2004, Andrew made the decision to move into Further Education, and started as a Plumbing Lecturer at Bolton College, before moving to Blackburn College for a promotion in 2007. From there, Andrew moved to Wigan and leigh College in 2017, once again for a promotion. During his time there Andrew successfully gained his teaching, assessing and verification qualifications, whilst also becoming the Management Representative for all the BPEC Plumbing, Heating, Gas and Renewable provisions.

BPEC Journey

Andrew undertook his EQA qualification in 2023, before undertaking the role of EQA for BPEC. Andrew joined BPEC in July 2025 as a Technical Manager (Awarding and End-point Assessment Organisation).

Interests

Andrew is a family man, who likes nothing better than spending time with his wife, children and his five year-old granddaughter. Andrew also likes doing jigsaws, walking, watching films and various sports. In his spare time Andrew is a season ticket holder for Wigan Warriors Rugby League.