Are you the HIP! UK Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2009?
The HIP!-EX 2009 event is home to the launch of the HIP! UK Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2009 Award. The award takes the form of a competition covering the UK, testing Level 2 and Level 3 Plumbing NVQ apprentices on core practical elements of their course. This culminates in the live final at HIP!-EX where five regional finalists will go head to head in a chance to win a range of prizes and secure some national publicity.
HIP! has joined forces with Plumbfix to host this award and both are totally committed to encouraging excellence across the plumbing and heating engineering industries, Plumbfix Marketing Director, John Mewett says “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the first HIP! UK Apprentice Plumber of the Year Award. Plumbfix is committed to driving standards across the industry and encouraging best practice is crucial to the future reputation of the trade.”
Celia Matthews, Publisher of HIP!, comments “The competition will cover the tasks that apprentices are doing every day, demonstrating their ability to meet the industry required standards. HIP! is so excited to be hosting the event and hope that all of the apprentices enjoy the experience.”
What’s involved?
The competition will consist of five regional heats and a final. The regional test is made up of a practical test involving plastic and copper piping and should take no more than 4 hours to complete. The actual test paper will be given to the apprentices on the day of the test, along with the rules. The practical test has been designed by an assessor and based on plumbing course level 3 material, so there should be no surprises!
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE ABLE TO KEEP THE TOOLS THAT THEY USE AT THE EVENT!
Where and when?
The regional competitions will be held at the following 5 hosting colleges:
NORTH EAST – Redcar & Cleveland College - 16th February
SOUTH WEST – Swindon College - 19th February
SOUTH EAST – Havering College - 20th February
NORTH WEST – Oldham College - 27th February
MIDLANDS – Moulton College - 6th March
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.
The national final
If you successfully win your regional competition, you will be entered into the final which will take place on Friday 24th April at the HIP!-EX event. The winner of each regional competition will receive an all expenses paid trip to the live national final which will be held on 24th April at the HIP!-EX event, at Newbury Racecourse.
The overall winner of the competition will be awarded the title ‘HIP! UK Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2009’ and receive a plaque by a prestigious industry figure. In addition, the winner will receive £1,000 worth of Plumbfix vouchers, a year of public liability or tools cover insurance and the winner’s college will receive £500 worth of Plumbfix vouchers. In addition, both the winner and the colleges will receive publicity in the HIP! Magazine and other trade publications.
Who can enter?
If you are currently studying either the Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing NVQ course you can enter the competition.
Please note that there is no age restriction.
How to enter
To download an application form, click on the link below:
If you have any queries please contact our HIP! team on 0870 774 3049.
All applications must be completed and returned by 31st December 2008.