HIP LEARNER OF THE YEAR 2024
THE QUEST HAS BEGUN FOR THE 2024 HIP LEARNER OF THE YEAR!
During January and February, we have been travelling across six regions of England and Wales in search of the best up-and-coming industry talent. Level 2 and 3 plumbing & heating learners from colleges nationwide have been competing in a live practical installation for the chance to win this prestigious award.
Check out the handy competition table below to see how the competition is progressing or click the latest updates link for all the details!
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Regional Heats
South West16th January 2024
Exeter College
Falcon House, EX2 7LB
Wales18th January 2024
Cardiff & Vale College, Barry Campus CF62 8YJ
North East30th January 2024
Darlington College
DL1 1DR
North West1st February 2024
St. Helens College, Green Energy Skills Centre, WA9 1AR
South East6th February 2024
Harrow Weald College
HA3 6RR
Midlands8th February 2024
Tresham College, Corby Campus
NN17 1NE
Grand Final
Each regional winner and the overall runner-up will go on to compete in the grand final at the JTL Birmingham Training Centre in Birmingham on the 11th & 12th of April 2024.
Not sure what the HIP Learner of the Year Competition is all about…
Click here to take a look!
You can also check out last year’s test here.
Alongside the prestige for both the winning learner and the winning college, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, with every competitor getting a certificate for taking part. The prizes have been donated by competition sponsors including Wolseley Plumb Parts, Milwaukee, Aalberts IPS, Kingspan, Stelrad, Triton, WaterSafe, Wilo, Talon, The Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Yorkshire Copper Tube, Snickers Workwear, Fix Radio and CIPHE. The competition will be judged by Jerry Whiteley, Technical Manager at the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering.
Last year’s winner Elliot Julian of Cornwall College, St Austell said: ”100% go for it! It’s not even about winning, just for taking part you’ll learn so much.”
FAQS
For a complete list of frequently asked questions please click the link here
Our Competition Terms and Conditions have been updated, please ensure that you have a read of them here.
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If you are a learner wanting to get involved, please contact your lecturer to submit an application