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SNIJIB Experienced Worker Grading Card

As many Industry Accreditation (aka ‘Grandfather’) individuals need a SNIJIB Grading card now to access building sites, they may be eligible to apply for the SNIJIB Experienced Worker Grading Card. They must provide evidence that they are registered at a SQA recognised college or training centre to do the Plumbing and Heating Experienced Worker AssessmentContinue reading “SNIJIB Experienced Worker Grading Card”

The Plumbing and Heating Experienced Worker Assessment Route (historically known as ‘Grandfather’ Industry Accreditation)

The SNIJIB, in collaboration with MCS, is offering individuals reimbursement-funding for the BPEC or LCL Heat Pump course where it is mapped as evidence of having completed part of the ‘ET’ unit of the Experienced Worker Assessment Route (only where the ‘ET’ Option Unit is achieved and recorded as part of the SVQ Level 3).Continue reading “The Plumbing and Heating Experienced Worker Assessment Route (historically known as ‘Grandfather’ Industry Accreditation)”

Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Consultation

SNIPEF and Skills Development Scotland have published a 3rd online survey to receive industry views on the revised draft Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS categorise and list the content of what is provided in our apprenticeship. This survey comes after employer, employee and college professional volunteers met over successive months to evaluateContinue reading “Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Consultation”

Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Consultation

SNIPEF and Skills Development Scotland have published an online survey to receive industry views on the revised draft Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS categorise and list the content of what is provided in our apprenticeship. This survey comes after employer, employee and college professional volunteers met over successiveContinue reading “Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Consultation”

Experienced Workers Assessment Route Now Introduced

A positive milestone for the Industry is that the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has now introduced the Experienced Workers Assessment Route. This is for current experienced industry workers, who require proof of competency to gain the Plumbing and Heating SVQ Level 3 qualification, in order to work in the industry. See here for more info.