Level 3 plumbing apprentice, Tom Glossop, has secured a spot to represent Eastleigh College at the HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year competition on February 16.
Alongside other Level 2 and 3 plumbing apprentices at Eastleigh College, Tom was tasked with completing a boiler and regulation jig, hanging two radiators and installing the relevant pipework.
Contestants were scored on the standard to which they completed the work, as well as general housekeeping, such as keeping their work area safe and tidy.
Tom said: “I didn’t expect to win, it’s a nice surprise.”