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Membership Categories

Categories

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering registers individuals based upon their qualifications and experience.  The categories and criterion are as follows :-

Trainee - Studying for an accredited qualification in a plumbing or heating discipline.

Affiliate - Has obtained either City & Guilds Technical Certificate or NVQ Level 2 but requires further practical experience.

Associate - Holds NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Craft Certificate with appropriate practical experience (including 1 year post-NVQ experience) OR does not hold a formal qualification but has extensive practical experience (sometime supported by an inspection).

Member - Holds NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate with appropriate practical experience.

Fellow - Holds relevant qualifications with appropriate managerial experience.

Companion - Open to anyone who is connected with the plumbing and heating industry and supports the work of the Institute.

 

Membership of CIPHE

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