The Plumbing and Heating Skills Partnership (PHSP) has stated that it is to expand and strengthen its membership following a strategic Skills Summit.
This expansion includes widening the PHSP UK Strategic Group membership to include the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical Engineering Joint Industry Boards (JIB-PMES & SNIJIB) and Unite the Union.
A statement said that the Summit, held at BPEC’s offices in Derby, introduced a revised model for the PHSP UK Strategic Group, and addressed the many skills challenges confronting the industry. Collaborative initiatives agreed upon at the Skills Summit are designed to benefit the industry, it noted, with a special emphasis on supporting the industry’s essential role in the UK’s transition to net zero. By focusing on sustainable practices and innovations, the PHSP said it aims to contribute significantly to the national effort to reduce carbon emissions and achieve environmental sustainability goals.
Duncan Wilson, PHSP’s chair, said: “Our partnership is dedicated to developing and extending education and training, fostering a commitment to professionalism and competency at every level within our industry. It’s centred around facilitating dialogue and collaboration across the profession alongside taking practical action. With a membership that is both diverse and representative we can achieve greater outcomes; unity not only makes us stronger but also more effective.
“Our work is underpinned by a steadfast commitment to professionalism and competency, aiming to benefit the entire industry in the long term – from new trainees embarking on their careers, to national employers and established service providers. Consumers across the UK rely on the expertise and services provided by us, our members, and their people, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability in every home and business.
“The PHSP works to ensure that appropriate and consistent standards, qualifications and apprenticeships continue to be available across the UK, alongside addressing wider future skills needs of the plumbing and heating industry.”