Signpost of Women Given Chance to Win Plumbing Career Kick-Start
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TG Lynes is giving women the opportunity to kick-start a fruitful career in plumbing.

To celebrate International Women’s Day and to shine a light on the chronic lack of females in plumbing, TG Lynes has launched its new Plumbing HERoes campaign, offering an ambitious woman the chance to win a place on a fully-accredited training course.

The winner will also bag a haul of tools to set them on their way to a successful career in the trade.

TG Lynes has teamed up with leading training provider Choice Training to offer the winner a place on its City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Domestic Plumbing & Heating course, worth more than £3,000.

The Level 2 qualification is required to obtain a Plumbing JIB Card, which demonstrates proficiency.

Any woman over the age 16 can enter. A team of judges will select a winner whose passion and determination catches the eye.

Training will be delivered flexibly both online and in-person at Choice Training’s base in Dagenham.

  • The winner will be able to start the course at their convenience.
  • They will have three years to complete the training, but most people take between 10 and 12 months.
  • The course typically entails 15 days of practical training, though more can be booked in if required.
  • The course includes health and safety, plumbing processes, cold water systems, hot water systems, radiators and much more.
  • Plumbing is still an overwhelmingly male profession, with latest statistics showing less than 3% of the workforce are women.

Andrew Ingram, Managing Director at TG Lynes, said: “We are thrilled to announce our exciting Plumbing HERoes campaign to set one woman on the road to success in the plumbing industry. It’s incredible to think that the industry is so heavily dominated by males with, at last count, just 2.4% of roles being filled by women. I am sure there are many women who would thrive in the role and we look forward to finding a suitable candidate to kick start their journey by completing their Level 2 qualification. The winner will also benefit from a haul of tools to set them on their way. We’ll be looking for a woman that shows a hunger to start their plumbing journey.”

Choice Training offers a wide range of different courses and qualifications, inspiring students to achieve excellent results with its friendly approach, support and proven training methods.

Robert Tye, Director at Choice Training, said: “We’re delighted to partner with TG Lynes on this campaign. Here at Choice Training, we place an importance on supporting women in achieving a successful career in the construction industry - and we look forward to welcoming the competition winner on board.”

Any eligible female can enter the competition here - https://www.tglynes.co.uk/page/campaigns/plumbing-heroes-2024