CIPHE unveils plans to improve apprenticeships and retention rates
Posted: Monday, April 21st, 2025
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating, (CIPHE) has announced plans to improve access to apprenticeships and retention rates over the next two years. The trade body outlined its plans in its official manifesto published earlier this month. The manifesto provides insight into how CIPHE is supporting plumbing and heating across the next two years – with the sector playing a critical role in public health, safety, housing, living conditions, emerging tech, and the government’s economic targets. The CIPHE estimates that 45,000 new recruits will be needed every year until 2030 to fill the current skills gap. As part of its ‘Education’ pillar, CIPHE is prioritising apprenticeship access to improve enrolment and retention rates. CIPHE is working alongside the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE)/Skills England to develop new Level 2 and 3 qualifications and a fit for purpose apprenticeship – including funding for targeted training that supports the move to net zero and accreditation for those working in low-carbon technologies. The ‘Sustainable’ pillar will see CIPHE provide technical support to heating and plumbing professionals as they adapt to new regulations, ensuring that workers undertake mandatory CPD hours throughout their career. CIPHE will also provide advice to government on the need for additional funding in the social housing sector to tackle decarbonisation, improve living standards, and alleviate the housing crisis.
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