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Apprentices do extremely well in the Scottish Plumber’s Apprentice Competition of the Year
Three of Scotland’s brightest and most promising apprentice plumbers have been awarded Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year at Glasgow Clyde College.
Finlay John Macaulay of Alpah and Moray College UHI (University of Highlands and Islands) took first place in the copper category of the competition after demonstrating his technical skills. Paul Marshall of James Frew Ltd and West College Scotland and Callum Westwood of Park Plumbing and Heating and Perth College UHI took second and third place respectively.
Finlay Calder emerged victorious in the new Renewable Energy category, introduced in the competition for the first time this year. Calder, who represents R&I Cruden Limited and Inverness College UHI, stands out from his peers for his in-depth understanding of renewable energy technologies. Thomas Pender from Solway Heating Services Ltd and Glasgow Kelvin College and Tommy Smith from Moray Council and Moray College UHI took second and third place respectively.
In the main category, Moray Council and Moray College UHI’s Shaun Wilcox showed exceptional precision and dedication to take the top spot. Runners-up were Marion Lisa Stewart from G&A Barnie Group Ltd and Moray College UHI and Ryan McCrone from Cruden Building (Scotland) Ltd and Glasgow Clyde College.
Finlay John Macaulay, Finlay Calder and Shaun Wilcox.
SNIPEF Managing Director Fiona Hodgson praised the trainees, saying: “The participants have clearly shown why they were chosen to represent their universities and all have demonstrated a wealth of technical skills, knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the competition proof provided. They are the best of them.” We are the best of our next generation of plumbing and heating professionals, and I commend them all.
“Their winning competition coincides with the fact that SNIPEF has just received Scottish Government funding for 400 new apprenticeships in plumbing and heating. This helps our profession deliver on Scotland’s goal of transitioning to a low-carbon society.”
Christopher Paxton, Regional Director of City Plumbing and main sponsor of the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year award added: “This year’s competition has highlighted the exceptional talent and tenacity of our industry’s emerging professionals.”
“Our support of this competition in 2023 underscores our belief in the transformative power of apprenticeship and our commitment to driving growth and sustainability in the industry. We are delighted to continue investing in the future of our industry and can’t wait to see how promising it is.” Apprentices will help shape a greener and more efficient Scotland.”
One of the most notable highlights of this year’s competition was the exceptional performance of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) trainees, who won a record-breaking six of the nine grand prizes.
Dale Thomson, SNIPEF Training Manager, commented on their success: “We are incredibly proud of the success of our trainees from UHI.”
“Your achievements underline the exceptional quality of the education and training offered by the university, which in turn reflects the excellent future prospects of our profession. Their performance is not only proof of their skills, but also stands for the effect of commitment and high quality.” Training in the plumbing and heating sector in our country.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to every trainee at UHI. Her achievements are a beacon of excellence and a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication and a rigorous education system. This achievement is commendable testament to the future of the Scottish plumbing and heating profession.”
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