We have now received agreement from HMRC to approve the lodging allowance from £50 to £53.40. Click here to find a copy of the Graded rates of wages and allowances agreement 2026-2028.
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Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition 2026
This year SNIPEF are holding the competition at West College Paisley on Friday 12 June.
Scotland’s football team playing at the FIFA World Cup
The SNIJIB have agreed that there will not be an extra holiday in 2026 to mark Scotland’s men’s football team qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
CSCS Smart Check Outage
Please be advised that scheduled system maintenance will take place this weekend, during which time the CSCS Smart Check API, app, and website will be unable to scan CSCS and GQA Cards. Outage period:From 00:00 on Saturday 26th July to 23:59 on Sunday 27th July During this time, card verification for CSCS and GQA cardsContinue reading “CSCS Smart Check Outage”
Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition
This year SNIPEF are holding the competition at South Lanarkshire College on Friday 7th June. Each year we proudly sponsor this event, as it is supporting our future workforce in the plumbing and heating industry. We can’t wait- hope to see you there. See here for more details.
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.
Fraudulent Card Policy
Please be aware that any fraudulent cards that are reported to the SNIJIB will be seized and destroyed. We will also report the holders of fraudulent cards to the relevant authorities.
SNIJIB Price Increase
Please be aware that as of Monday 11th of March our annual fee increase will be going into effect.
Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Review
SNIPEF and Skills Development Scotland have published an online survey to receive industry views on the Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating in Scotland. The survey asks what your real-life work tasks are and what should be in the apprenticeship to ensure the next generation of professionals are ready for the sector. The survey alsoContinue reading “Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Review”
Recruiting an apprentice
Employers wishing to recruit an apprentice and receive funding support, please contact SNIPEF Training Services here while spaces are available.