Who can enter?

Advanced: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 or up to five years experience in a working environment.

About the competition:

Competitors will undertake a series of practical tests based on the workplace which will demonstrate their abilities and highlight their outstanding skills in the plumbing industry.

The competition tests performance in a selection of tasks from the plumber’s role. These tasks include planning and installing:
- Hot and cold water services
- Plastic soil and waste pipework systems
- Heating pipework in both copper and steel pipe

Competitors will be assessed on the following criteria:

- Interpreting drawings and pipe details
- Measuring, fitting and installation requirements
- Measuring, marking out and cutting copper/steel tube
- Bend and joint quality (correct angle of bends, pipe work plumb and level)
- Efficient use of materials
- Effective health and safety

Competition structure:

Stage one: colleges, training centres and employers identify suitable candidates and register their entry to Angela Buckingham at SummitSkills by March 2010.

Stage two: candidates will be invited to participate in regional skills competition events (Spring/Summer 2010).

Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

How many can enter?

One competitor per organisation.

For further information, or to register, contact:

Angela Buckingham at SummitSkills angela.buckingham@summitskills.org.uk or 01908 303960

Competition partners:

This competition is called SkillPLUMB and is organised by SummitSkills in conjunction with sector partners: APHC, BPEC, UK, CopperBoard, EAL, LA-CO, Plumb Center, Monument Tools, Welsh Assembly Government, SNIPEF, Skillbuild NI, C&G, UK Skills.

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