The first regional heat of the HIP Female Skills Competition 2024, which kicks off today (27th February). Over the next few weeks, the event will take place at three regional locations in search of the best upcoming talent within our industry. In each location, 12 learners will battle it out in a live practical test before a winner and runner-up will be chosen from each heat to go through to the Grand Final in April. The schedule is as follows:
– South: Bath College, Tuesday 27th February
– Midlands: Leicester College, Tuesday 5th March
– North: Kirklees College, Thursday 7th March
The competition is supported by leading industry names, including Grohe (Headline Sponsor), Aalberts IPS, CT1, Grundfos, Kingspan, Milwaukee, Stelrad, Viessmann, WD-40, Wolseley Plumb & Parts, Snickers, Talon, The Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Yorkshire Copper Tube, Fix Radio and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE). For a second year running, Jerry Whiteley from CIPHE will be the head judge of the competition.
Last year’s winner Tiffany Baker from Group Llandrillo Menai, comments: “It’s definitely been a good experience and built my confidence.”
For more information, visit the HIP Female Skills Competition 2024 website or follow on social media using #HIPFSC24
