1. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 1 of 8 PowerPoint presentation Industry bodies Unit 101: Structure of the construction industry

2. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 2 of 8 Industry bodies Joint Industry Board (JIB) This organisation offers advice to employers about various employment issues. www.jib.org.uk For electrical employers: www.jib.org.uk/pages.aspx?cid=155&keyword=electrical For plumbing employers: jib-pmes.org

3. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 3 of 8 Industry bodies Joint Industry Board On their website you will see that they grade job roles and indicate the associated wages for each grade. They also outline allowances such as holidays and sick pay and offer a benefits scheme that includes additional sick pay, medical cover, life cover etc. All the industrial agreements made through JIB are listed in their handbook: www.jib.org.uk/industrial-agreements.aspx

4. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 4 of 8 Industry bodies Water authorities These companies have the responsibility to supply clean drinking water to each property and remove foul water for treatment. The water supply is transported through a national infrastructure of pipes that eventually lead to individual properties. The quality of service and the quality of water is continually monitored. www.water.org.uk/home/resources-and-links/links/water-operators

5. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 5 of 8 Industry bodies The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) The IET plays a key role in electrical installation standards and safety, and offers a professional registration scheme for electricians. It helps produce the wiring regulations to BS7671, which is used every day in construction. www.theiet.org

6. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 6 of 8 Industry bodies Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) They support electrical contractors in the trade by offering training, insurance cover and lobbying. The association is trying to build a sustainable industry that will last and offer a good service to the client. This will inevitably enhance the profile of the industry and will be reflected in the service offered. www.eca.co.uk

7. Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies © 2013 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 7 of 8 Industry bodies Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) The APHC support plumbing contractors in the trade by offering training, insurance and certified membership. This is backed up with professional advice from a dedicated helpline as well as offers on tool purchase and promotion. www.aphc.co.uk

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