One of the most important projects for BPEC (Training) Ltd is the SkillPLUMB competition which takes place once a year. Four skills competitions, part of Skill M&E, search for the top mechanical and electrical engineers from the building services engineering sector. Apprentices throughout the UK compete for the title Young Plumber of the Year.

SkillPLUMB has been designed to promote standards and skills across the plumbing industry, developing competence into excellence. Competitors will undertake a series of practical tests based on real life work which will demonstrate their abilities and highlight their outstanding skills in their industry.

Responsibility for this project has now been taken over by Summit Skills with BPEC now one of the official sponsors.

Visit www.skillMandE.org.uk to find out more about the competitions.

2012 SkillPLUMB

Andrew Patton from Dave Neal Plumbing and Heating, a student at Grimsby Institute was crowned the 2012 SkillPLUMB champion after three days of intense practical competition at The Skills Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

As a sponsor of SkillPLUMB, BPEC would like to congratulate Andrew, his employer and Grimsby Institute for this fantastic achievement. BPEC would also like to congratulate all the contestants who have taken part in SkillPLUMB 2012, as well as their employers and colleges and training centres.