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12th June 2026

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

This week JTL welcomed MPs and peers, senior civil servants, plumbing industry stakeholders and employers to a parliamentary reception focused on the future of the plumbing workforce and the role of apprenticeships in strengthening the skills pipeline. The event provided a timely opportunity to explore the significant challenges facing the sector, including workforce shortages, falling […]

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Plumbing & Heating

10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Daikin UK has welcomed Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, to its new Manchester training facility to see first-hand how the Government’s Heat Training Grant is helping to accelerate workforce development across the low-carbon heating sector. The visit provided an opportunity for the Minister to meet installers currently undertaking heat pump training, hear directly from […]

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Plumbing & Heating

4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Hundreds of heat pump engineers are satisfied with their training in the clean energy jobs of the future thanks to a Government-backed scheme, as shown in new research published today (Thursday 4 June). Results from the mid-scheme review of the Government’s multi-million-pound Heat Training Grant show 94% of those surveyed said they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the training […]

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited JTL Thames Valley in Wheatley, Oxfordshire to meet with electrical apprentices, local employers and industry partners, and to see first-hand how JTL is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. She officially declared the centre open with the push of a button – […]

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Plumbing & Heating

3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

JTL is delighted to announce the regional winners of the JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2026, recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, tutors and training officers across the country. The awards celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and highlight the dedication, skill and commitment demonstrated by individuals helping to shape the future of the building services engineering sector. […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st May 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

Daikin UK is pleased to announce its Summer Series, an exclusive programme of networking events designed to connect, inspire and empower professional HVAC installers shaping the future of low-carbon buildings across the commercial sector. Taking place at prestigious venues across the UK from May to July 2026, the Summer Series will offer a rich agenda […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st May 2026

Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

Tens of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes. Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday 22 May to provide hands-on learning and boost employability for learners who start their construction courses from this September. The construction industry is facing significant shortages, with the latest Office for National Statistics figures showing that […]

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Plumbing & Heating

13th May 2026

PM vows to tear up ‘status quo’ that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

The Prime Minister met with apprentices yesterday (Tuesday 12 May) to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy works for people in every part of the country. Apprenticeships are being placed at the heart of a new approach to skills, giving […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th May 2026

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Industry contributors say high quality apprenticeships deliver measurable business returns – boosting productivity, retention and capacity for SMEs across the supply chain. Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and independent training provider JTL are urging employers across construction, engineering and building services to treat apprenticeships as a strategic investment, not a cost, […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th May 2026

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

Josh Babarinde MP visited JTL’s training centre in Eastbourne to meet apprentices, employers and industry partners, and to discuss how apprenticeship opportunities can be strengthened across the region. The visit coincided with a trade morning event hosted at the centre in partnership with City Electrical Factors (CEF), bringing together local employers and suppliers to showcase tools, equipment and share industry knowledge. The event […]

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Plumbing & Heating

5th May 2026

EAL update on apprenticeship assessment and standards development

As the apprenticeship landscape continues to evolve, EAL is updating its customers – including training providers, employers and partners – on the latest developments relating to apprenticeship assessment and standards. Standards revisions: what’s happening now Almost all of the apprenticeship standards EAL currently offers are now in revision. This reflects the wider reform programme aimed at ensuring apprenticeships remain high‑quality, relevant, and […]

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Plumbing & Heating

28th April 2026

Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

A talented apprentice from Manchester is celebrating after being named one of the top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Cary Rudd, aged 20, who is currently studying a City and Guilds qualification in Plumbing and Heating at Salford City Skills, fought off strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st April 2026

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

LCL Awards welcomes new Qualifications Manager (QM), Toni Oakley-Tulk. Specialising in plumbing, renewables and F-Gas, Toni joins the leading Awarding Organisation with a wealth of experience in engineering and training, including positions at British Gas, Homeserve and Viessmann. Toni said: “I’m looking forward to being involved in shaping some of LCL Awards’ qualifications, fine-tuning them to […]

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21st April 2026

MCS launches interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like solar panels and heat pumps, has launched a new interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified. It has been created for anyone that is considering certification, whether they are an experienced installer looking to make the switch to renewables, or just starting out in their career. It covers: The […]

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Plumbing & Heating

17th April 2026

Regional winners announced for 2026 Heating Installer Awards

The best heating installers across the UK in 2026 have been named, together with those shortlisted in the three separate category awards: Rising Star, Best Renewables Installer and Best HVAC Installer. The Heating Installer Awards was established to raise the credibility and celebrate the achievements of the best installers across the UK who deliver exemplary work for […]

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Plumbing & Heating

16th April 2026

CIPHE statement: plumbing & heating new apprenticeship standards

CIPHE, in partnership with awarding organisations, has released an update on the proposed Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship standards, including important changes and potential delays. The newly proposed Level 2 and Level 3-CIPHE led apprenticeship standards have been challenged by other industry stakeholders. In response, Skills England through the Apprenticeship Reforms, has established an […]

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Plumbing & Heating

14th April 2026

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

City & Guilds news and insights The plumbing and heating industry across England is facing widening skills gaps and rapid technological advancement, creating challenges for providers and employers. However, upcoming education reform with the sector presents a critical moment for the future of plumbing and heating skills – and the opportunity for meaningful improvement has […]

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Plumbing & Heating

14th April 2026

Two plumbing & heating apprentices make it through to Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-final

Two aspiring plumbing & heating apprentices from the UK have been announced as semi-finalists for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. 20-year-old Cary Rudd and 18-year-old Harvey Robinson, from Manchester and Ilkley respectively, have beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK and Ireland to secure a place in the semi-final. They are both now in […]

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All Plumbing & Heating Articles

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

PM vows to tear up ‘status quo’ that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

EAL update on apprenticeship assessment and standards development

Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

MCS launches interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified

Regional winners announced for 2026 Heating Installer Awards

CIPHE statement: plumbing & heating new apprenticeship standards

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

Two plumbing & heating apprentices make it through to Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-final

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