Terry Stephenson has been elected as National President for the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE). Terry has been a member of the Institute for nearly 36 years, having served as a committee member on the Domestic Heating Group, the Technical Services Board and the Education & Training Group.
In his address, Terry touched on the Institute’s efforts in promoting education and training, and welcomed the development of the new Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Trailblazer Apprenticeship.
Commenting on CIPHE for its e-learning portal, Terry said: “This is an excellent e-learning academy with over 60 hours of electronic CPD modules, which can be undertaken at a time and place to suit the individual. I hope our members are making full use of this facility, which will help to enhance their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of topics.”
In his term of office, Terry also aims to promote CIPHE membership. He said that in many vocations it is virtually compulsory to be a member of a professional institute. Unfortunately, statutory membership is not the case for plumbers and heating installers.
Terry’s first act of duty as CIPHE National President was to present Walter Snowden with his Master Plumber Certificate.
