Education & Training Matters

Produced by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
Issue 12 - Summer 2015
Education & Training Matters for Plumbing Lecturers
The key to your success
Legislation Update
Find out about the new
ErPDirective coming
into force on page 20
Lecturer Interview
Tracey Richardson gives
her views on page 10
Learning Difficulties
Are any of your students
suffering from dyslexia?
page 12
Industry News
Master Plumber Awards
Find out who made
the grade page 6
Installation Feature
The golden rules for
installing macerator
pumps on page 22
Find out what’s happening
on page 14
Also inside:
• CIPHE News • Supporting Manufacturers
• Education Matters • WRAS

e-learning opportunities
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has
launched an e-learning website, specifically for its members. The site is packed
with learning modules, demonstration videos, literature and technical information.
There are over 200 modules to choose from and more material will be added to
the site on a regular basis. Leading manufacturers have contributed modules,
which cover a wide range of topics, including renewables. Members in business
who want to get to grips with IT can access learning packages covering spreadsheets,
word processing, presentations and Microsoft Windows.
Institute members are encouraged to undertake professional development to
ensure they keep abreast of new technology and changes in the industry. Each
module displays the time it takes to complete, so it’s easy to fit in with the time
available, plus the majority of modules are free of charge.
To view the e-PD website please visit www.ciphepd.org.uk

CONTENTS
Produced by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
Issue 12 - Summer 2015
CONTENTS
What’s in this issue of ETM?
Education & Training Matters for Plumbing Lecturers
The key to your success
Legislation Update
Find out about the new
ErPDirective coming
into force on page 20
Master Plumber Awards
Find out who made
the grade page 6
Learning Difficulties
Are any of your students
suffering from dyslexia?
page 12
Also inside:
Lecturer Interview
Tracey Richardson gives
her views on page 10
Installation Feature
The golden rules for
installing macerator
pumps on page 22
Industry News
Find out what’s happening
on page 14
• CIPHE News • Supporting Manufacturers
• Education Matters • WRAS
Editor
Carol Cannavan
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4 CIPHE NEWS
6 MASTER PLUMBER AWARDS
8 FIT FOR A KING
9 NEW H&S APP
10 LECTURER INTERVIEW
12 LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
14 INDUSTRY NEWS
16 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
18 QUALITY NOT QUANTITY
20 NEW ErP DIRECTIVE
22 INSTALLATION FEATURE
25 WRAS
28 EDUCATION MATTERS
30 SUPPORTING MANUFACTURERS
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CIPHE NEWS
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome back to ETM,
I hope you had a great Easter break.
The next few months will be hectic,
with exams and assessments taking
place, but we hope you have time to
read your copy of ETM.
We have some interesting features in
the Summer issue, such as the new
Energy related Products (ErP)
Directive, which is coming into force in
September 2015 (page 20). We also
have an article on dyslexia, which
affects around 10% of the population
(page 12). Also, check out the Saniflo
installation feature on macerator
pumps (page 22).
If you would like to reproduce any
articles or features in ETM so they can
be given out to students, just let me
know and I will send you a PDF copy.
Have a good summer!
LATEST NEWS...
Student’s Awards Dinner
The Kent Branch of the CIPHE is holding a
Student's Awards Dinner on Friday 8 May
at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Ashford
Road, Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17
1RE.
There will be a mini trade exhibition made
up from various manufacturers from
5.50pm and the dinner starts at 7.30pm.
It's expected to finish around 9.30pm.
The cost to CIPHE members and their
guests is only £10. Charlie Mullins is the
guest speaker. Please contact Mike
Remon at Kent.Branch@ciphe.org.uk for
more information or to make a booking.
Could prove tricky...
It would take more than a leap of faith to
make that entrance!
Carol Cannavan
carol@aspire-editorial.co.uk
Thought for the day...
Success in life is a matter not so
much of talent or opportunity, but
of concentration and perseverance.
CW Wendte
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CIPHE NEWS
New plumbing apprenticeship
standard launched
A new Level 3 Apprenticeship standard
for Plumbing and Domestic Heating
Technicians was launched in March as
part of the Government’s Trailblazer
programme.
The standard, developed by plumbing
employers and led by Seddon Construction
Ltd, has been designed to more
effectively meet the needs of the industry
and includes a number of improvements
that will benefit both the learner and their
employer.
In addition to strengthening the Maths
and English requirement, grading will be
introduced to encourage apprentices to
strive for excellence. A clear link to
Engineering Technician status has also
been incorporated to improve and
encourage greater professional registration
across the industry.
‘Trailblazer’ apprenticeships have seen
groups of employers across the whole of
UK industry join together to design
standards that develop the skills of their
current and future workforce. The Plumbing
Trailblazer standard was one of 56
launched in March, taking the total number
of approved standards to over 120.
Seddon Construction led a group of
employers including Andrew Crookes
Plumbing and Heating, Arthur Padgett Ltd,
Coulson Building Group, E C Merrett,
Gasway, Leaks and Locks, Millside Heating
Services, Mitie and Parker Bromley, in
forming the new plumbing standard and
gathered extensive views via an industrywide
consultation process.
“The consultation revealed that the industry
was very supportive of an enhanced
standard at Level 3, which is considered
to represent full competence for plumbing
and domestic heating,” said Robert Moss
of Seddon. “This is a great opportunity for
the industry to improve the quality of our
workforce and I thank all the employers
who have contributed to shaping the new
standard.”
In addition to the employer group leading
the Trailblazer, a stakeholder group
comprising SummitSkills, APHC, CIPHE,
BPEC, Unite, JTL, City & Guilds, EAL and
Logic supported the employers and
provided technical guidance.
An assessment plan for the apprenticeship,
along with underpinning qualifications, will
now be developed in preparation for
apprentices to enrol on the new standard
from September 2016.
For more information on the Plumbing and
Domestic Heating Technician standard
visit www.gov.uk
College lecturers can also contact the
CIPHE’s Technical and Education
Manager, Bryan Clark, to get updates on
the new Trailblazer Apprenticeship for
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians.
Email him at bryanc@ciphe.org.uk
Social Networking
Keep up to date with events and news
from the CIPHE by following @CIPHE
on Twitter. Or, if you are a Facebook
fan, ‘Like’ us on:
www.facebook.com/CIPHE.UK
The Institute also has a discussion
group on LinkedIn. Either locate it by
going to the website -
www.linkedin.com - click on the
Interests tab at the top of the page and
then click on Groups - you can then
type in Chartered Institute of Plumbing
and Heating Engineering in the text
box, or type in the following link:
www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&g
id=7467910
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AWARDS
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT
The Livery Companies Skills Council’s
annual awards ceremony, took place at
Saddlers’ Hall, London on 2 February.
Special day
This prestigious event is growing in
popularity every year, with more livery
companies coming onboard. This year
saw representatives from the Worshipful
Companies of Merchant Taylors, Wax
Chandlers, Carpenters, Masons, Plumbers,
Plaisterers, Upholders, Paviors, Coachmakers
and Lightmongers.
Around 110 people watched Alderman
Alan Yarrow, The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor
of London, present candidates with their
Certificates. He said: “This scheme,
started by the Plumbers, is growing,
reaching ever greater heights. Apprenticeships
are the bedrock and it is built on by
those who progress their careers through
the Journeyman stage until they reach
their goal as Master of their trade. I
congratulate everyone here today receiving
Certificates.”
Two members of the Chartered Institute
of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
(CIPHE) received Master Plumber
Certificates. Bryan Clark (CIPHE Technical
and Education Manager - pictured below)
and Tracey Richardson (pictured on the
next page), who works for EAS Mechanical
Limited, a private training company.
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AWARDS
Tracey, will only be the second woman to
receive this prestigious Certificate. Jenny
Wood was awarded her Master Certificate
in 2002. Like Jenny, Tracey is a lecturer
and assessor. For the last two years,
Tracey has also been a judge for the
WorldSkills UK Skills competitions.
Kevin Wellman, Chief Executive Officer of
the CIPHE also attended the ceremony.
He said: “This annual event, focusing on
those who achieve levels of excellence in
their craft, is a great showcase for the
accomplishments of men and women who
strive to be the best in their profession.”
If you would like more information about
the plumbing awards, please contact
Gemma Hooker on 01708 463107 or email
gemmah@ciphe.org.uk
About the Awards
The Master Certificate Scheme,
which was introduced in 2001,
is designed to encourage career
progression in areas of skills
identified with City of London
Livery Companies. Through this
initiative, they are acting in
partnership with City & Guilds of
London Institute to encourage the
pursuit of excellence in vocational
education and training.
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LEADWORK
FIT FOR A KING...
Norman & Underwood, founded in 1825,
are members of the Society for the
Protection of Ancient Buildings. They
have worked on many prestigious projects,
but this task was particularly special...
King Richard’s coffin
Jonathan Castleman, Chairman of
Norman & Underwood, a roofing, glazing
and building conservation family business,
was honoured to make the lead ossuary
that went inside King Richard III’s coffin.
Jonathan, who is a liveryman of The
Worshipful Company of Plumbers, also
welded the lid shut after the King’s
remains were put inside.
The ossuary measured 1.7m long, 350mm
wide, 255mm deep and weighed 60kg. It
was placed inside an oak coffin, made by
Canadian born Michael Ibsen, a direct
descendent of Richard III’s eldest sister
Anne of York, Duchess of Exeter (1439-
1476). Michael is a cabinet maker working
in London; his link to the King was
discovered through DNA sampling.
The internment of the last Plantagenet
King took place on 26th March 2015 at
Leicester Cathedral.
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SAFETY APP FOR SMEs LAUNCHED
HSE
RNF Digital Innovation has developed a
new app designed to help small and
medium sized businesses (SMEs) meet
their health and safety requirements.
Free health & safety advice
RNF Digital Innovation has developed a
new app designed to help small and
medium sized businesses (SMEs) meet
their health and safety requirements. The
free-to-download Safety Wizard app,
drawn directly from the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) Toolbox guidance, offers
SMEs a solution to help navigate a vast
array of health and safety information.
It’s the first time a Toolbox guidance app
has been developed using HSE website
based information and as a result will offer
SMEs the opportunity to access a treasure
trove of data at the touch of a button. The
Safety Wizard app gives the user access
to straightforward advice on the most
common health and safety hazards and
shows how SMEs can take practical steps
to control the risks in their workplace.
There is advice on working environments
and on the most common causes of
accidents, with helpful dos and don’ts.
There are sections on the most common
hazards such as electricity, gas, manual
handling and harmful substances as well
as simple risk assessment tools.
Rob Mannion, RNF Digital Innovation
Managing Director, said: “We are delighted
that the Health and Safety Executive have
supported us in developing the Safety
Wizard app.
“It’s the first time that HSE’s Toolbox
guidance has been available in this format
and offers the user access to a rich seam
of information designed to address their
workplace health and safety needs.
The app can be downloaded from the
Apple iTunes store
“With its simple navigation and user
friendly information sections we believe
the Safety Wizard app will prove an
invaluable aid for small and medium sized
businesses.”
In addition to the Health and Safety
Toolbox data available on the app, RNF
Digital Innovation is planning additional
future functionality for the Safety Wizard,
including a Health and Safety Consultants
directory. This will give users the opportunity
to access the details and contacts for
the best Health and Safety consultants in
the industry, most suited to dealing with
the Health and Safety needs of small and
medium sized businesses.
The Safety Wizard, which is exclusive to
the Apple iOS operating platforms, is
available now as a free download from the
Apple iTunes store.
The editorial
deadline for
the next issue
of ETM is 4th
September
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LECTURER INTERVIEW
ONE TO ONE...
Tracey Richardson has had an interesting
career. She made the transition from
the Royal Air Force to becoming a
plumbing lecturer and was recently
presented with a Master Plumber
Certificate.
ETM: What did you do before you
decided to train as a plumber?
TRACEY: I was a Weapons Technician in
the Royal Air Force for 22 years. Ironically,
Weapon Techs (armourers) were known
as ‘plumbers’, which is a trade nickname
that dates back to the times when the
aircraft had hydraulic gun turrets with
loads of pipework to maintain!
ETM: What made you choose
plumbing?
TRACEY: When I came to the end of my
22 year service, I did a two-day ‘taster’
plumbing course. This was just one of
the short courses I took when I did my
resettlement training. I was initially going
to become a tutor for adults with learning
difficulties (I also gained a Postgraduate
Certificate in Education (PGCE) in special
learning difficulties whilst in the RAF), but
when the resettlement clerk piped up,
“You’ll never be short of work as a female
plumber,” the seed was sown and I’ve
never looked back since!
ETM: Was it difficult to get work
experience?
TRACEY: I gained work experience from
colleagues who I used to work with in the
RAF (ironically, the one I completed my
gas experience with used to be one that
worked for me as a Junior Technician, so it
was a bit of the boot on the other foot!)
and also another friend who had his own
plumbing company. I had done a bit of
general plumbing over the years, before I
left the RAF, but this was normally just
maintenance type activities or replacement
tasks.
I gained my qualifications from South
Staffordshire College. It took me five years
from starting my Level 2 to completing my
Level 3, as I wanted to get as much experience
as possible under my belt. I had my
own company for seven years, before
winding it up to concentrate on the
teaching side.
ETM: Did you find it difficult to get into
teaching?
TRACEY: I actually did my teaching
qualifications whilst in the RAF, as I spent
the last six years teaching the new recruits
their trade. This certainly helped me when
I went back into teaching as a plumber at
the South Staffordshire College, following
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LECTURER INTERVIEW
an old back injury that flared up whilst I
was on the tools. It was a bit strange when
I did go back into a teaching role as I
discovered I was the only one in the
department, at the time, that was actually
qualified to teach!
ETM: What do you most enjoy about
your job?
TRACEY: Teaching those who want to be
taught! It is especially nice when students
thank you for the time and effort put into
helping them.
That said, it is satisfying to help those who
initially appear too casual about their training.
Because when they start to struggle
they realise you are there to help and what
you are saying does make sense. Once
they start to respond and interact more,
they start to flourish. It’s great to watch
them through their journey.
The other thing I enjoy is being part of the
UKSkills team, so I get to go around the
country to different colleges, with the
judging as well as going to the NEC in
Birmingham for the final.
ETM: Is there anything that annoys you
about the industry?
TRACEY: Companies that offer new
entrants into the industry a ‘fast track’ to
‘earning thousands’! It has done the
industry no end of damage, as well as
given false hope (and empty bank
accounts!). I work for a private training
company, EAS Mechanical Ltd and we
have to battle against the likes of these
sorts of companies to try and change
people’s perceptions of these sorts of
courses – we won’t do ‘fast tracks’ as they
serve no purpose. Yes, people want to get
qualified and earning as soon as they
possibly can, that is understandable, but
if they have no real experience and limited
knowledge of why they are doing certain
tasks it can potentially prove costly for
them as well as their customers when
things go wrong.
Scarier still, are those who offer ‘fast track’
gas training to someone who has never
worked in the industry full stop! Off the
street to fully gas trained and ‘competent’
in eight weeks; seriously?!
ETM: Do you think it is getting easier or
harder for young people entering the
industry?
TRACEY: To a degree, I think it is getting
harder because some employers are
reluctant to take a youngster on. A friend
of mine had three different young apprentices
in the past that all let him down,
mainly on time keeping and now he is
reluctant to take any youngster on that
isn’t fully committed.
ETM: You were recently presented with
a Master Plumber Certificate – how did
that make you feel?
TRACEY: Proud. As much as anything,
this is a personal goal for me that I have
aimed for since coming into the industry.
ETM: Do you have any special advice
for women considering a career in
plumbing?
TRACEY: What is stopping you? Having
been out there on the tools myself and
having trained and mentored many other
women now actively earning a living as
plumbers, there is always plenty of room
for others. I still remain in touch with many
of the girls and it was fantastic when some
of our previous female only group went on
to set up their own community page –
www.she-plumbs.com
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LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
JUST A WORD...
What do you think Alexander Graham Bell,
Winston Churchill, Leonardo da Vinci and
Albert Einstein had in common? You might
be surprised to learn that they all suffered
from dyslexia.
What we know...
Around 10% of the population in the UK
are dyslexic, with 4% being severely
affected. It’s quite likely that some of your
students (or even yourself) may have the
condition.
Dyslexia is a subject that has caused
much debate over the years. The first
descriptions – from over a hundred years
ago – used the term ‘word blindness’,
reflecting the view that difficulties in reading
were caused by problems in visual
perception. It was not until the 1970s that
the role of language processing was
recognised and only in the last 20 years it
has been accepted as the primary feature
of dyslexia.
While controversy and debate continued,
it was easier for some in professional
practice to ignore the issue and harder to
argue for specific approaches and
Dysl xia
e
methods. Instead, those living with
dyslexia were often wrongly labelled as
‘slow’, ‘thick’ and/or ‘lazy’, with school
reports warning parents not to expect
much from their son/daughter!
Interestingly, a fair number of plumbers
are dyslexic. This is because dyslexics
often enjoy and excel at solving puzzles –
one of the traits that is a mark of a good
plumber.
How can you help?
Unfortunately, dyslexia isn’t always picked
up on by the time children leave secondary
school. When they go on to further or
higher education, their confidence can be
low as they know they have a reading/
writing problem and don’t know what can
be done about it.
The first thing to do if you suspect one of
your students is dyslexic is to encourage
them to be assessed. Unfortunately, these
assessments, which are carried out by
psychologists, are not funded by the NHS
and can be expensive, costing hundreds of
pounds. However, there are online screening
tests, which cost between £30-£50.
Colleges should have a Learning Support
Department that can offer advice on this
subject. They may offer Access Arrangements
for dyslexic students, which will
give them additional help in exams. To
qualify for an Access Arrangement the
student must have an assessment of their
reading, writing and other skills that shows
they have dyslexia.
Help is also available for dyslexics in the
form of computer software, including voice
recognition and text to speech applications.
Coloured overlays or question
papers printed on coloured paper can be
beneficial, as well as changing the colour
of the font used.
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LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Ten facts about dyslexia
• The word dyslexia is derived from
the Greek word ‘dys’ (meaning
poor or inadequate) plus ‘lexis’
(words or language).
• Dyslexia is a unique mindset that
is often gifted and productive but
learns differently than other minds.
• Dyslexia only affects some skills
and abilities and is not linked to a
person's general level of
intelligence.
Further information
You can find out more about dyslexia from
the British Dyslexia Association. Their
website is full of information for students
and educators. There is also a section
which offers practical help, including free
software resources and webinars.
Dyscalculia (specific learning difficulty for
mathematics) is also covered.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/educator
One-day Conference
A one-day conference on dyslexia is
going to be held on 1 May at the Tara
Copthorne Hotel, Kensington, London.
It is aimed at professionals, teachers
and those interested in improving the
outcome for those with dyslexia by
effectively supporting them.
For more information please visit:
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
• Six genes have been identified
that may be responsible for the
condition, four of which affect the
way the brain is formed during
early life.
• Dyslexia commonly runs in
families.
• Dyslexics often enjoy and excel at
solving puzzles.
• Dyslexics have excellent thinking
skills in the areas of conceptualisation,
reason, imagination
and abstraction.
• Dyslexics typically have a large
spoken vocabulary for their age.
• Dyslexics score significantly
higher on test when they are given
additional time and given the test
orally.
• Dyslexia is by far the most
common learning disability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CO ALARMS - CHANGE IN LAW
Here’s a round-up of the news items from
the plumbing and heating industry.
Positive outcome
Following the government announcement
that carbon monoxide alarms will be
mandatory in the private rented sector,
Gail van Dijk from
Plumb and Parts
Center, has
issued the
following
comment.
“We’ve been
pressing for the
government to
change Building Regulations through our
campaign ‘Make CO Alarms Law’, which
has attracted thousands of supporters.
“We’re pleased the government has acted
to make it compulsory for private landlords
to install alarms in rental property,
which will help save lives. We would like
to see them go further and make it
mandatory for alarms to be installed when
all carbon-burning appliances are
changed, which is already the case in
Scotland and Northern Ireland. However,
we welcome this move as a first step in
preventing deaths.”
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) says
40 people die every year from accidental
CO poisoning and 4,000 people are
treated at A&E Departments with
symptoms, which can lead to brain
damage and strokes. However, Chief
Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, says
the number of people affected by sublethal
exposure is likely to be even
greater than reported.
www.plumbcenter.co.uk
Apprentice scheme relaunch
Mira Showers is backing the best of new
manufacturing blood with the relaunch of
its long-standing apprenticeship scheme,
starting with the employment of four
hopeful starters in September this year.
Commencing with an open evening
event in Cheltenham last month designed
to attract the best of local talent, the
company decided to relaunch the
apprenticeship scheme at a time when
the manufacturing process is becoming
increasingly automated and now demands
new and different skill sets.
The scheme aims to emulate the high
standard of training offered by the
company in the 1960s and so guarantee
its reputation for engineering excellence
well into the future. The original scheme’s
45th anniversary was celebrated in 2011,
with a reunion party at the town’s local
football club. More than 300 people have
passed through the course over the years
and 58 of them are still with the company,
including the current Operations Director
Tim Birch and Wayne Walker, Director,
Faucet Operations UK, EMEA & India;
currently in the US with parent company
Kohler Co.
www.mirashowers.co.uk
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New training manager at Worcester
Leading manufacturer Worcester, Bosch
Group has appointed Jon Wheeler as
its new Training Manager, as part of its
ongoing commitment to providing
installers with a host of development
opportunities.
Previously Regional Sales Manager for the
South East, Jon brings a wealth of experience
to the role and has been promoted
to oversee the rolling out of training
initiatives and assist in finding solutions
to significant industry challenges.
In his new capacity, Jon will be investigating
a number of new training opportunities
for installers, as well as managing the
introduction of E-Learning modules and
web seminars to ensure that installers
remain informed ahead of the ErP directive,
due for implementation in September
of this year. He will also be focusing on
improvements to the College Links Learning
Scheme to ensure that they can bring
more localised training to their customers.
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/training
In its report, Living with Water, The
Commission of Inquiry of the All Party
Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the
Built Environment says: “Despite the
increasing challenges, flood resilience
and water management still remains a
Cinderella issue at the highest political
level, though its importance is no less than
that of transport and power and it should
have the same political priority as the
development of High Speed 2.”
The group is calling for a Cabinet
champion to set in motion a longer term
vision for delivering a coordinated and
sustainable long term flood and water
management strategy, that will protect
homes and infrastructure against the
increased flooding, whilst at the same time
protecting against increased water scarcity
caused by drought.
The Environment Agency says that 5.2
million homes are currently at risk of flooding,
which is one in six. The 36-page
report says, “We need a fundamental
change in how we view flood management,
from flood defence where we protect
ourselves, to one of resilience, living
with and making space for water.”
It says that building Sustainable Drainage
Systems (SuDS) – which mimic nature
including ponds and shales – should be a
key part of the strategy.
Living with water
An incoming government needs to appoint
a Cabinet champion to protect against
flooding and drought, says an All Party
Parliamentary Group, in a report published
on 23 March.
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
SIMPLY THE BEST!
The summer break is drawing close, but
there’s still time for your college to gain
CIPHE Approved Training Centre (ATC)
status!
Introductions
I’ve really enjoyed getting out and visiting
colleges over the last few months. Every
college is different, but one thing remains
the same - there’s a lot of plumbing
lecturers who feel passionate about what
they do.
It’s not easy being a teacher, but it’s very
rewarding when you get the best out of
your students. The CIPHE recognises this
and wants to enhance the status of training
centres.
Our list of ATCs is growing. Recent
additions include Eastleigh College,
Canterbury College and Croydon
College – and the word is spreading. I took
a call the other day from a member of the
public; he said his son wanted to enrol on
a plumbing course in September and he
wanted to make sure that he would be
going to the very best place. He then
asked for a list of CIPHE Approved
Training Centres near to where he lived.
If you would like to find out more about
getting your centre assessed, please get
in touch with me. If you want general
information on becoming a member of the
CIPHE, contact Alison Lovelock on 01708
463116 or email alisonl@ciphe.org.uk
Installer2015 is a truly interactive event
where visitors will be able to get hands-on
with the latest products and gain insight
into how new technologies and services
can have a positive impact on their
businesses. You’ll find the CIPHE at stand
number P440. To register please visit
www.installer2015.com
PHEX has a great following in the industry.
It will be running a host of free training
seminars and there will be plenty of
opportunities to ask questions. There will
be around 85 organisations taking part in
the exhibition (the CIPHE stand is 68a).
To register for PHEX please visit:
www.phexshow.co.uk
I hope I get the chance to meet some of
you at these industry shows. I’ll be there
to answer any questions you have about
CIPHE membership or how your college
or training centre can gain Approved
Training Centre status.
Visit us!
There will be a CIPHE stand at the new
Installer2015 show at Ricoh Arena,
Coventry on 12-14 May and at PHEX at
Alexandra Palace on 20-21 May. If you are
going to either of these shows, do visit our
stand.
Gemma Hooker can be contacted
on 01708 463107 or email her at:
gemmah@ciphe.org.uk
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The key to your success
CIPHE Approved
Training Centre
If you are involved in education and believe your
training establishment can be described as a centre
of excellence, read on...
A growing number of bona fide colleges and training organisations have achieved CIPHE
Approved Training Centre status. As the professional body for the plumbing and heating
industry, the CIPHE places great importance on quality training and wishes those providing
such services to be recognised.
Benefits of becoming an Approved Training
Centre include:
For the college/training centre
• Access to over 200 manufacturers/
suppliers.
• Engagement with local plumbers/
employers and manufacturers to market
technical events/courses/apprentices to
a wide audience.
• Representation in matters concerning
education and training.
• Arrangement of press coverage and
social media activities to raise the
profile allied to college events/awards.
• Listed on our website as an ‘Approved
Training Centre’.
For the teacher/trainer
• Reduced individual membership fee to
the CIPHE.
• Provision of plumbing/heating
Continuing Professional Development.
• Access to training material.
• Incentives for successful recruitment of
trainee members.
For the student
• Trainee membership with the CIPHE
(subject to application and payment of
annual subscription).
• Access to bursaries through The
Worshipful Company of Plumbers.
• Development of career pathway
through Apprentice, Journeyman and
Master Plumber awards.
• Access to Branch Awards and technical
events.
• Access to specific area on CIPHE
website for work placements, etc.
• Access to free and discounted training
through CIPHE Industrial Associates.
In order to achieve this status, there is a
small annual fee of £120 to pay.
Contact the membership team today!
Alison Lovelock - alisonl@ciphe.org.uk - 01708 463116

QUALIFICATIONS
QUALITY NOT QUANTITY
Richard Evans, Chairman of the CIPHE’s
Education and Training Group, gives his
views on changing the status of plumbing
and heating installers.
Establishing the standard
I worked in FE during the 1970s/80s/90s
and witnessed a succession of funding
regimes, which encouraged the ‘dash for
cash’ and ‘bums on seats’. These insensitive
funding approaches disadvantaged
low recruiting/higher cost, but strategically
important, technical and vocational
programmes, which led to these being
cutback. Departments were closed,
merged or down sized, which resulted in
skill shortages in key areas including
plumbing. Many colleges chased high
recruiting programmes, with a resultant
over production of students graduating in
such areas as media studies and beauty
therapy. At present enrolments for nail
technicians are at an all-time high!
Sadly, the situation today continues with
college budgets being cut and institutions
finding it increasingly difficult to sustain
technical subjects, even with the national
promotion of apprenticeships. Long-term
policies on vocational further education’s
role are still absent; short termism rules
and colleges are driven to maximise
funding by marginalising low recruiting/
high-cost courses in technical and
practically based programmes.
One critical factor involved in this debate
is the level of the programme being
offered and this is particularly important
for plumbing and heating engineering. At
present the normal level is set at 2, whilst
other technical subjects are set at Level 3
e.g. electrical programmes. Interesting to
note that Scotland requires a Level 3 in
plumbing before a person can enter
employment. It is absolutely essential that
the level is adopted universally at 3 in
England. Plumbing and heating engineering
is a complex and highly multi-skilled
discipline, involving different materials and
requires expert knowledge of the dangers
of water and electricity. The continuing
acceptance of Level 2 as the ‘norm’ for the
subject is randomly discriminatory against
the subject. The funding methodologies
and sadly, the perception by some
employers and college staff, encourage
this lowest common denominator culture
by supporting Level 2. If Level 2 continues
to be offered and accepted by college
management and employers as the norm,
the professional will not gain the status it
deserves.
It is essential that Level 3 is established
as the norm and Level 2 discontinued in
order to align with other technical disciplines
and give plumbing the status it
deserves. Enhanced quality will come with
a higher level.
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To achieve this transition a number of
issues must be urgently addressed
namely:
• Employers, professional bodies,
college managers and teaching staff
need to promote the discipline as a
strategically important subject as
part of a national campaign.
• Stress the importance of developing
a high quality technical and vocational
education to address the skills
shortages and mismatches.
• The urgent and essential commitment
of employers to accept and
implement Level 3 as the minimum
standard.
• The funding methodology must
recognise the true cost of delivering
the subject at Level 3.
• Employers and their professional
bodies must be central to the
development of the technical and
vocational curriculum especially for
apprenticeships.
• Improve the careers information,
advice, guidance in schools and
colleges particularly in regard to
technical and practical subjects and
apprenticeships. A recent survey
showed that 75% of school pupils
were not told about apprenticeships.
• An effective national campaign
against rogue traders and practitioners
and the adoption of a higher level
will hopefully eliminate these
activities.
• More employers to offer work
experience opportunities to students
from schools and colleges. Sadly a
recent study by the UK Commission
for Employment and Skills showed
that 20% of employers did not offer
or want to be involved in work
experience programmes. This needs
to change if they want a voice in
defining how quality is achieved and
benefitting from it.
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NEW EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
ENERGY RELATED PRODUCTS
From 26 September 2015, many water
heating products sold in the UK and other
countries in the European Economic
Area will need to meet minimum energy
performance criteria and will have an
energy label. Here Alan Clarke, Technical
Support Manager at Heatrae Sadia,
explains more.
Getting ready
The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling
Regulations for water heaters and hot
water storage tanks were entered into the
Official Journal of the European Union in
September 2013. These ‘implementing
measures’ of the Ecodesign requirements
for the Energy related Products (ErP)
Directive (2009/125/EC) and the Energy
Labelling of ErP Directive (2010/30/EU),
set out what the industry needs to do to
become compliant with the new legislation
from 26 September 2015.
The Directive 2009/125/EC (commonly
referred to as the ErP Directive) was put in
place to help the EU achieve its 20-20-20
target – to reduce energy use by 20% and
increase the share of renewable energies
by 20% by 2020. It applies to energy
related products sold in the domestic,
commercial and industrial sectors in the
European Economic Area and dozens of
product groups, known as ‘Lots’, are
being examined.
From 26 September 2015, water heaters
with a rated output of equal or below
400kW and storage tanks with a storage
volume of up to 2,000 litres, will need to
meet minimum energy performance
criteria.
Complementing and working in conjunction
with Ecodesign, the Energy Labelling
Directive will see water heaters with
Alan Clarke
outputs of up to 70kW and storage tanks
with storage volumes of up to 500 litres,
classified with an efficiency band (similar
to that seen on white goods such as fridge
freezers and washing machines). They will
initially range from A to G, but eventually
extend to A+++ (and G will be removed
in September 2017). Conventional water
heaters will have an A-G/F classification,
while A+, A++ and A+++ will be
reserved for products that use renewable
energy.
Manufacturers will be responsible for
testing their products, supplying an
appropriate label and providing a technical
‘fiche’ on the product’s efficiency.
Compliance will be enforced through
market surveillance, via the National
Measurement Office (NMO).
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Product labels will need to show the
energy efficiency band and will also
include a tapping pattern, with the latter
providing guidance on the size of property
the water heater is suitable for. There are
10 tapping patterns, also known as size
or load profiles, ranging from 3XS (small,
single basin hand washing applications)
to 4XL (high volume multi dwelling or
commercial applications).
For some groups of water heater, such as
direct electric types, due to a fuel factor for
the use of electricity being applied, all
products are likely to achieve a very
similar energy efficiency rating. Most
domestic capacities will have a rating
of C. To assist in differentiating product
efficiencies other factors will need to be
compared. The most useful is likely to be
the volume of mixed hot water delivered at
40 o C (the V40 figure). However, these
other factors will not be displayed on the
energy efficiency label – instead, to obtain
this information, reference will need to be
made to the product’s technical fiche
together with a number of other technical
parameters. Manufacturers will make this
information available in technical literature
and on their websites.
For all the detail that has been provided,
at the time of writing there remain some
issues that we believe need to be
addressed before the directives are fully
implemented.
For instance, the Ecodesign tests assume
that all water heating products store water
at 60°C, but with a thermal store – where
the water within a tank remains static and
is used as the energy source for heating
the mains pressure incoming water – water
is kept at 80-85°C, as it needs to be hot
enough to heat the incoming water. By its
very design a thermal store will have
higher heat losses than say a similarly
sized unvented water heater, but currently
the tests wouldn’t show this. This anomaly
needs to be solved, as although they are
niche, thermal stores are used in the UK
and the rest of Europe.
Another concern is how the Ecodesign
and Labelling Directives will interrelate
with Part L of the Building Regulations and
SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure).
It’s likely that future revisions of Part L will
refer to the ErP regulations for minimum
efficiencies and state the minimum
classification for each type of water heater,
but we look forward to some further
guidance.
All in all, the Ecodesign and Labelling
Directives should be welcomed with open
arms. They will ensure that only the most
efficient water heaters are being manufactured,
sold and installed. It will make it
easier to choose the most efficient
products – hence reducing the end user’s
energy costs and carbon emissions.
“ ”
All in all, the Ecodesign and
Labelling Directives should
be welcomed with open arms.
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INSTALLATION FEATURE
INSTALLING MACERATOR PUMPS
John Jarmulowicz,
Technical Manager
of Saniflo, talks us
through some of the
most important
guidelines that
will ensure a long,
trouble-free
installation.
The golden rules
We all know the endless possibilities of
creating extra washing, bathing and
cleaning facilities with the wide range of
macerators, lifting stations and pumps that
are available on the market today, but did
you know that there are rules to follow
when it comes to their correct installation?
1) Ensure that discharge pipework is
copper or rigid solvent weld plastic, not
‘pushfit’. You must always allow a 1% fall
on horizontal runs to ensure that the waste
left in the pipework can run off after the
pumping stops.
3) Bends should be smooth/long radius.
This is particularly important for 22/23mm
pipe, in order to avoid the possibility of
blockages. All pipework should be supported
according to pipe manufacturers’
recommendations.
2) When a vertical lift is needed it should
be as close to the start of the run as is
practically possible and from the highest
point there must be a minimum 1% fall all
the way to the soil and vent stack or drain.
This will ensure optimum efficiency of the
pump.
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4) Pipes entering the macerator should
have a gravity fall of 3% to aid a smooth
transition of waste from pipe to pump.
Instructions for the various models specify
the minimum height a shower tray should
be above floor level, to ensure correct
drainage into the macerator pump.
A wealth of FREE tips, hints and further
information can be found on:
www.saniflo.co.uk/training/elearning
5) In situations where the pipework falls
significantly below the unit e.g. a lower
floor, it is necessary to fit an air admittance
valve at the highest point capable of withstanding
10psi pressure. Alternatively you
should increase pipe size coming down to
‘break’ the syphon.
7) When connecting multiple units, each
macerator discharge pipe should run
separately to the soil pipe. If wastes are
combined, it can only be into a larger
pipe, which is on a gravity fall.
8) Many closed coupled WC suites do
not have the space between the WC pan
spigot and the wall, so it might be necessary
to batten the cistern off the wall to
make room for the macerator. There are
slim units that will sit comfortably behind
most closed coupled WC suites without
6) The macerator or pump should be
the need for this.
easily accessible and removable for possible
maintenance. If boxed in, the boxing 9) Always position the macerator behind
should be easily removed. Any extension the toilet not beneath it. Otherwise in the
between the WC pan spigot and wall event of non-functioning of the unit (e.g.
should not exceed 200mm.
a power cut), flooding could occur.
Continued...
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10) Electrical connection should be via an
un-switched fixed wiring connector with a
5 amp fuse for domestic macerators.
Larger units for commercial applications
will vary, so you will need to check each
individual instruction manual for electrical
connection instructions.
Attics
Garages
Under the
stairs
New work in all
sorts of places
Saniflo works where convention doesn’t.
Don’t rip up your plans if there’s no drain nearby.
Draw on your imagination and think of the possibilities.
Visit saniflo.co.uk
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WRAS
WRAS APPROVED PRODUCTS
This article was written by Dr Steve
Tuckwell, WRAS Technical Advisor.
Why does it matter?
Throughout the UK, premises which
receive a public water supply come under
the scope of the Water Supply (Water
Fittings) Regulations 1999 or Water Supply
(Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014
(the ‘regulations’), which apply to all parts
of plumbing systems after the point where
water leaves the water company’s pipe.
This covers underground supply pipes,
valves, water fittings, taps, WCs, heating
systems and all plumbed-in domestic or
industrial water-using appliances, or
equipment which convey or receive water
supplied by a public water undertaker
(‘mains supplies’).
The regulations require water fittings to be
‘of an appropriate quality and standard’ to
ensure that their design and manufacture
prevents waste or contamination of drinking
water supplies. Problems arise if, for
example, backflow prevention devices fail
to work or a stop valve fails to fully isolate
the supply. Inappropriate materials of
construction within a water-using product
can contaminate the water – for example
by leaching metals or by giving the water
an unpleasant taste or odour, or encouraging
microbial growth causing ill health.
You might think no-one would sell a
plumbing fitting which was illegal to install,
but sadly you’d be wrong. Under the
regulations, it’s not illegal to sell such a
fitting, but it’s the installer’s duty to ensure
that water fittings do comply.
So - if you’re specifying, purchasing or
installing water fittings, how can you tell if
the product complies? The best way is to
use WRAS Approved Products.
The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
(WRAS) administers the WRAS Approved
Product scheme. Fittings are tested by
laboratories which are independent of
WRAS and representatives of the Water
Suppliers who enforce the regulations,
assess the results and endorse those
which comply, on behalf of all UK water
suppliers.
When you’re buying or installing products
look for the logo:
Approved products are listed in Section 1
of the Water Fittings and Materials
Directory, which is available free-of-charge
on-line at www.wras.co.uk/Directory
What are installation requirements
and notes?
Choosing a WRAS Approved fitting
ensures you are using one that is
designed and manufactured to meet
government or national standards, but
how it is installed can also affect whether
or not it complies with the regulations.
Some approved products, whilst appropriately
designed and constructed, may not
meet every installation need. For example,
if an appliance had a clear plastic water
inlet hose, this can allow light into the
water path and encourage algal growth,
causing poor water quality. So the product
needs to be installed only where the hose
is kept dark, such as behind panels or in
cupboards. In other products there may
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need to be additional fittings installed,
such as a single or double check valve on
the water inlet pipe to ensure correct backflow
protection.
To provide installers with the necessary
information to ensure regulations’
compliance for individual products, entries
for products in the Directory include
Installation Requirements and Notes
(IRNs). These installation conditions must
be followed if the product is to comply with
the legal requirements of the regulations.
Failure to install an approved product in
accordance with an accompanying IRN
will invalidate the product’s approval. So,
for the earlier examples, IRN R009 states
‘Inlet supply hoses to be installed where
light is excluded’ and IRN R155 says ‘An
Approved’ single check valve must be
fitted as close as possible to the T-off
supplying the device.
Below is an example of a WRAS Approved
Product entry in the Water Fittings and
Materials Directory.
Some of the information in IRNs is taken
from Schedule 2 to the Water Fittings
Regulations and from the WRAS Water
Regulations Guide.
Several of the IRNs specify backflow
prevention needs for taps in locations
presenting different fluid category risks
of contamination. Although the tap itself
performs correctly, if it’s installed without
a sufficient airgap between the spout and
the receiving vessel (sink, sluice, cistern
etc.) then backflow can occur. IRNs
remind the installer of the requirements.
By choosing WRAS Approved products
and following the Installation Requirements
and Notes provided with the
approval, installers can be reassured that
the fittings they are installing will meet the
requirements of the regulations.
WaterSafe
The WaterSafe Installers’ Scheme
promotes compliance with the regulations,
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in part through association
with WRAS and the Approvals
Schemes. WaterSafe members
are required to show their
competence by having a
recognised Water Supply
(Water Fittings) Regulations
qualification.
WRAS Product Approval is
promoted to WaterSafe
members as a cost-effective
way of demonstrating compliance
with the water fitting
regulations, ensuring peaceof-mind
for the installer and
their customers.
For further information, please
log on to www.wras.co.uk –
www.watersafe.org.uk or call
0333 207 9030.
Financial assistance for student plumbers
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCP) considers Bursaries, up to £1,000,
for plumbing students who may experience hardship, as a direct result of going
forward from NVQ Level 2 to take an NVQ Level 3 MES (Plumbing) qualification.
The application form for a Bursary can be found on the WCP website and should
be completed and returned by May 30 to: The Clerk of the Worshipful Company of
Plumbers, Wax Chandlers Hall, 6 Gresham Street, London,
EC2V 7AD.
Interviews will generally be held in early autumn and
travelling expenses will be reimbursed. A Bursary, once
granted, will not be paid until proof of registration with the
awarding body (CGLI) for the full NVQ Level 3 MES
(Plumbing) has been submitted from an approved provider.
To find out more about Bursaries and Awards from the
WCP, please visit www.plumberscompany.org.uk
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EDUCATION & TRAINING GROUP
REBALANCING THE ECONOMY
Richard Evans is the Chairman of the
CIPHE’s Education and Training Group.
In this issue of ETM, he looks at some of
the problems affecting colleges.
What are the issues?
What impact has the government’s
strategy to rebalance the economy and
re-establish the manufacturing base of the
country had on colleges? The current
picture is very mixed. It’s mainly negative
in spite of the apparent commitment to
apprenticeships with statements about
improving technical and vocational
education and training in FE colleges
and training providers, both of which
significantly contribute to strategies for
rebalancing the economy.
However the current commentaries in the
press sadly highlight the factors that show
why there is very little progress in these
worthy endeavours. Typical comments and
concerns are shown below:
• The overall share of apprenticeships for
under 25 has fallen from 84% (2009-10)
to 64% (2014) and for under 19 year
olds from 43% to 28% over the same
period.
Colleges are feeling the squeeze
• A multitude of concerns about the
quality of the emerging apprenticeships
frameworks include: major issues
about funding; the involvement of
micro/small/medium enterprises; the
duration; the balance between on and
off job activity; the content of the
programmes and the level of the
programmes.
• Reduced funding for FE colleges –
teaching budgets have been cut by £1.1
bn i.e.25% by the coalition government.
Also worrying messages from politicians
and their officials about the future of FE
– a number arguing for closure of
colleges in order to save money!
• The British Chamber of Commerce
survey of 3,000 firms showed 90% of
companies thought schools leavers
were not ready for work. The survey
also identified that 50% of firms thought
university graduates were not ready for
employment.
• The country needs 75,000 more
engineers in the next five years (EIT).
• The high number of students graduating
with dubious degrees that do little to
match the requirements of the future
workforce within the supposed
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rebalanced economy - a classic example
of an imbalanced supply and demand
equation. The country confronts a short
fall of 40,000 graduates every year
coupled with significant shortages in
jobs associated with technical and
vocational education and training.
• 20% of employers did not support work
experience programmes (UK Commission
for Employment and Skills).
• Only 13% of young people study
mathematics after 16 – the competence
in numeracy/mathematics is essential in
technical and vocational subjects.
• 21% of the country’s workforce requires
scientific knowledge and training to be
competent at their current jobs and yet
the number of students studying
science and mathematics after 16
remains low.
• The OECD survey in 2014 concluded
England possessed little high quality
technical and vocational provision for
post-secondary level compared with
our major competitors.
Unfortunately I could continue with this list.
What I am attempting is to show, possibly
in a simplistic way, is the multitude of
factors that will impede any real progress
on rebalancing the economy. Many of the
factors are long standing and embedded
in the current culture of this country.
One essential element is to fundamentally
change the current education and training
system, not the usual short term tinkering
but a root and branch review and reform.
Pivotal to this is a long term recognition
and support of the importance of postsecondary
stage of vocational education
and training. Colleges and training
providers must be adequately resourced
and key strategically important subjects
promoted positively and given the status
they deserve.
I reserve my case.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Success does not consist in never
making blunders, but in never making
the same one a second time.
Josh Billings
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INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS
The following organisations may
be able to support your college in a
number of ways. This could be in
the form of giving technical talks to
students, supplying technical
information or literature, special offers,
discounts, products for workshops or
factory visits. Please contact them to
find out what help is available.
Heatrae Sadia
Hurricane Way, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6EA
Tel: 01603 420220
Email: specifier@heatraesadia.com
Website: www.heatraesadia.com
Heatrae Sadia is the UK's largest
manufacturer of electric water heating
products. Established over 90 years
ago, our mission is to develop smarter,
innovative solutions that are cleaner to
run and keep our customers warmer.
With the Megaflo unvented water heating
cylinder, we lead the market for quality,
performance and safety.
Copper Initiative
5 Grovelands Business Centre, Boundary
Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7TE.
Email: info@copperalliance.org.uk
Website: www.copperplumbing.org.uk
Copper Initiative promotes the benefits of
copper pipework services, plumbing and
heating systems. Copper is the material
choice for professional plumbers and
Copper Initiative provides technical
information on new developments in the
copper industry, as well as on the more
traditional jointing and installation
techniques.
ADVERTISING
If you would like to advertise in ETM
please contact Carol Cannavan on
01708 459376 or email
carol@aspire-editorial.co.uk
JG Speedfit
Horton Rd, West Drayton, Middx UB7 8JL.
Tel: 01895449233
Contact: Nigel Sanger, Technical Manager
Plumbing
E-mail: Nigel.Sanger@johnguest.co.uk
Mobile: 07764 883263
Websites: www.johnguest.co.uk
www.speedfit.co.uk
www.speedfitufh.co.uk
JG Speedfit has a long established
reputation as a world leading manufacturer
of the Speedfit push-fit plumbing
fittings for heating, hot and cold water
supply. We also manufacture underfloor
heating systems and controls. JG Speedfit
has a reputation built on producing
consistently high quality products with
an on-going commitment to value
engineering and product development.
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Saniflo Ltd
Howard House, The Runway,
South Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6SE.
Tel: 020 8842 4040
Fax: 020 8842 0646
Email: sales@saniflo.co.uk
Website: www.saniflo.co.uk
Saniflo is the UK's leading producer of
small bore macerator pumps, allowing
customers to add facilities in domestic
and commercial buildings where
traditional drainage isn't easily accessible.
The company also has a range of shower
cubicles - the Kinedo range - as well as
the Sanilife range of inclusive products.
Worcester, Bosch Group
Cotswold Way, Warndon, Worcester
WR4 9SW
Tel: 01905 752723
Contact: Phil Bunce
Email: philip.bunce@uk.bosch.com
Website: www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
Worcester, Bosch Group is a leading
manufacturer of Which? Best Buy
accredited Greenstar gas, LPG, and oilfired
domestic boilers and has a portfolio
of innovative renewable technologies for
sustainable heating and hot water
solutions.
Viessmann Limited
Hortonwood 30, Telford TF1 7YP
Telephone: 01952 675032
Contact: Viessmann Academy
Email: academy-uk@viessmann.com
The Viessmann Group is one of the
leading international manufacturers of
heating systems. Founded in 1917, the
family business maintains a staff of
approximately 11,400 employees and
generates 2.1 billion Euros in annual group
turnover. With 27 production and project
management divisions in 11 countries,
business activities in 74 countries, 32
subsidiaries and 120 sales offices around
the world, Viessmann is an internationally
orientated company.
Interested in joining the professional
body for the plumbing and heating
industry?
There’s information on what it means
to belong to the Chartered Institute of
Plumbing and Heating Engineering
on the CIPHE website, along with
downloadable application forms.
www.ciphe.org.uk
Alternatively, you can have an
informal chat with the Membership
Promotion Officer, Gemma Hooker,
on 01708 463107 or you can send
her an email message at:
gemmah@ciphe.org.uk
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“Is anyone
listening?”
Would you like your voice to be heard
within the industry?
If so, and you’re a professional, join the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Engineering (CIPHE), the industry’s professional body.
The CIPHE has its own Education and Training Group, which recently voiced its
opinion on a Government consultation paper on apprenticeships. It has also had a
dialogue with Ministers involved with education.
The CIPHE takes part in debates and discussions covering all aspects of plumbing,
heating and public health engineering. It influences Government and takes part in
consultations on regulations and legislation. In short, when the CIPHE talks, people
listen.
It also supports members by offering technical information and a range of CPD
courses, in association with the best technical expertise in the industry. The CIPHE
can help you progress your career, as suitably qualified members can register with
the Engineering Council for Engineering Technician or Incorporated Engineer
status.
For information on the many advantages of membership and the work carried out
by the CIPHE, please visit our website.
www.ciphe.org.uk • Tel: 01708 472791