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GCSE results are in - it’s decision time. College, apprenticeship, or part-time work? Here’s one path you might not have considered: plumbing and heating.

The plumbing and installation industry is changing fast — and with it, the career opportunities are expanding like never before. At InstallerSHOW 2025, the recent Careers Masterclass at the BA Theatre gave attendees an inspiring look at the pathways available in this field.

Recorded live at InstallerSHOW 2025, Kevin Wellman (CIPHE) joins Damian Walters (BiKBBI) to explore a vital question: Is licensing the key to raising standards in the plumbing and heating industry?

The plumbing and heating industry continues to face a huge skills crisis and, currently, there is little sign of progress. 

The industry has already made considerable adjustments to meet the target of a 31% reduction in carbon emissions produced by new build homes, as set out in the recent amendments to Part L of the Building Regulations. 

Climate change and the growing population are increasingly putting strain on our water resources. In fact, according to DEFRA’s Plan for Water, the UK uses 14 billion litres of water every day and will need 4 billion more by 2024.

Problems with plumbing and heating systems can pose a serious danger to health in the place where people should feel safest: their home. However, according to NHS England statistics, the number of Finished Consultant Episode (FCE) bed days due to contact with hot tap water increased by 31% for the financial year 2023-2024, when compared with statistics for the previous 12-month period.

The 14th World Plumbing Conference at InstallerSHOW 2026 unites global leaders to tackle industry challenges under the theme “Worldwide Problems – Global Solutions.

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2025, taking place from 10th - 16th February is a nationwide celebration of the impact that apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and the economy.