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It can be beneficial to belong to a professional body or trade association. Membership of a professional body is usually on an individual basis and trade associations allow membership of sole traders and companies.
Benefits can include technical information, seminars, networking, CPD, discounts on goods, events and insurance.
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) www.ciphe.org.uk Tel: 01708 472791
This is the professional and technical body for the plumbing and heating industry in the UK. There is a student study area in the technical services section of the website, there is also information on Trainee membership. This site also has links to many related organisations. Members receive a copy of P&HE magazine on a bi-monthly basis.
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) www.cibse.org Tel: 020 8675 5211
CIBSE has a section on its website aimed at 16 – 18-year-olds who are looking at a career and study options in building services engineering.
Engineering Council www.engc.org.uk
This organisation regulates the engineering profession in the UK. The site gives information on how you can register with the Engineering Council when you have gained the right experience and qualifications.
Engineering and Technology Board (ETB) www.etechb.co.uk
The site promotes the vital role of engineers, engineering and technology in our society and has a resource section for students and teachers.
Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineers (IDHEE) www.idhee.org.uk Tel: 02380 668900
IDHEE offer courses to their members to help with their professional development.
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) www.igem.org.uk
This organisation encourages its members to promote high standards and is recognised internationally as well as in the UK. IGEM has a student membership section.
National Association of Plumbing Teachers (NAPT) www.plumbingteachers.org.uk
A useful website for plumbing teachers.
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) www.competentpersonsscheme.co.uk
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors is the trade association for the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales. The site contains information on their Competent Person Scheme.
CORGI www.trustcorgi.com
On this site you will be able to register for free student membership of CORGI.
Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association www.hvca.org.uk
Visit the careers section for information on apprenticeships.
Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) www.snipef.org
This trade association operates in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Besides industry news and technical updates you will find information on apprenticeships.
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