Careers

It can take years of training to become a qualified plumber / heating engineer.  A career in plumbing and heating calls for a dedication to lifelong learning, as the rate of technological advancement is rapid. An understanding of maths and science is vital, and those on the tools need a head for heights, the ability to work in cramped conditions and the stamina to complete physically hard work day after day. The plumbing industry holds diverse career paths, good wages and the opportunity for individuals to run their own business. Many plumbers progress to design, consultancy, teaching and management, making the plumbing and heating industry a career with a future.

The CIPHE is not a training organisation, but we do offer information and advice for individuals thinking of joining the industry in our Training Guidelines FAQ.  There is also information on obtaining a Foundation Degree for building services engineering.

The following organisations can offer advice on training in the plumbing and heating industry:

SummitSkills Ltd
Vega House
Opal Drive
Fox Milne
Milton Keynes
MK15 0DF
Tel: 01908 303 960
Fax: 01908 303 989
enquiries@summitskills.org.uk
www.summitskills.org.uk/careers/23

The Learning & Skills Council
Cheylesmore House
Quinton Road
Coventry CV1 2WT
Tel: 0845 019 4170
www.lsc.gov.uk