Renewal of Plumber, Advanced Plumber, Technician Plumber and Plumbing Related Grading cards
In line with changes in the Construction Leadership Council’s criteria and in order to retain the industry recognised CSCS logo on SNIJIB Graded cards, individuals wishing to renew their Plumber, Advanced Plumber, Technician Plumber and Plumbing Related cards must provide evidence of plumbing occupational qualifications.
Plumber, Advanced Plumber and Technician Plumber Grading cards who previously qualified under the historic ‘Grandfather Rights’, will require either the SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Certificate or City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing in order to receive a Grading card with a 5 year lifespan.
Plumbing Related cards must provide evidence of plumbing occupational qualifications at SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Certificate in order to receive a Grading card with a 5 year lifespan.
Apprentice cards are only offered to those who are registered with the SNIJIB and on an industry approved program.
If you hold a Plumber’s card with us and meet the other upgrade criteria you can apply for an Advanced Plumber’s card.
Please submit a letter from your employer along with your application.
To apply for a Gas Service Fitter’s card you must meet all the criteria listed and have a current Health and Safety certificate. Cards are either Gold or Blue depending on qualification level.
List of occupations. All applicants must hold a level 2.
There are no qualification requirements for this card other than a current Health & Safety certificate.
To apply for a Plumber’s card you must meet all the criteria listed and have a current Plumber’s Health and Safety certificate. Cards are either Gold or Blue depending on qualification level.
You must hold an Advanced Plumber’s card, meet all other criteria and have an endorsement letter form your employer.
Managers must hold an SVQ level 4 on top of the other criteria required. Please also submit your endorsement letter to inf@snijib.org
To apply for a Mechanical Pipe Fitter’s card you must meet all the criteria listed and have a current Health and Safety certificate. Cards are either Gold or Blue depending on qualification level.
There are no qualification requirements for this card other than a current Health & Safety certificate.
There are no qualification requirements for this card other than a current Health & Safety certificate.
Lost Certificates
If you do not have a Level 3 certificate on file with us and cannot find your original copy you may need to request another from your certification body.
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