The first regional heat of this year’s HIP Learner of the Year competition is set to take place at Exeter College next week 2024. During January and February, the event will be travelling to six regions across the UK in search of the best upcoming talent within the plumbing and heating industry. In each location, 12 students will battle it out in a live practical test, with six regional winners going through to the Grand Final in April.
Reflecting on his experience, last year’s winner Elliot Julian from Cornwall College, St Austell said: “100% go for it! It’s not even about winning, just for taking part you’ll learn so much.”
Celebrating its 15th year, the competition provides a platform for apprentice and student plumbers to showcase their skills, gain confidence and win
an array of prizes to support them at the very start of their careers.
HIP Learner of the Year 2024 is proudly sponsored by Viessmann, Wolseley Plumb and Parts, Milwaukee, Aalberts IPS, Kingspan, Polypipe, Stelrad, Triton, WaterSafe, Wilo, Snickers, Talon, The Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Yorkshire Copper Tube, FIX Radio and the CIPHE.
The schedule for the 2024 regional heats is as follows:
– South West: Exeter College, Tuesday 16th January
– Wales: Cardiff & Vale College, Thursday 18th January
– North East: Darlington College, Tuesday 30th January
– North West: St. Helen’s College, Thursday 1st February
– South East: Harrow Weald College, Tuesday 6th February
– Midlands: Tresham College, Thursday 8th February
Stay tuned on social media to follow the action #HIPLOY24
