TG Lynes has launched its Plumbing HERoes campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The company said it is offering a woman the chance to win a place on a fully-accredited training course to shine a light on the lack of females in plumbing. The winner of the Plumbing HERoes campaign will also receive a haul of tools.
TG Lynes, based in Enfield, has teamed up with Choice Training to offer the winner a place on its City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Domestic Plumbing and Heating course, worth more than £3,000. The Level 2 qualification is required to obtain a Plumbing JIB Card, which demonstrates proficiency. Training will be delivered both online and in-person at Choice Training’s base in Dagenham.
According to a statement, 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.”
TG Lynes said that candidates should explain in no more than 200 words what they have been doing up to this point and why they want to enter the plumbing trade. A team of judges will select a winner whose passion and determination catches the eye. Any woman over the age 16 can enter.
The winner will be able to start the course at their convenience, the company stated. They will have three years to complete the training, it cited, 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.
Andrew added: “We’ll be looking for a woman that shows a hunger to start their plumbing journey. We are really looking forward to working our way through the entries.”
The course includes health and safety, plumbing processes, cold water systems, hot water systems, radiators and much more.
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.”