While women currently make up less than 10% of the ISPE membership, 40% of new student applications since the campaign began have come from womenâa significant and encouraging shift. Originally introduced around International Womenâs Day, the campaign provided free enrolment and registration for new female students and waived entrance fees for new members. Due […]
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers
Keith Osborne dives into swimming pools for the second of our two-part special investigation into the wet leisure industryâs skills crisis⊠With its need for trained people specialising in a variety of technical fields, the wet leisure industry is currently experiencing a significant skills shortage. A lack of foresight, together with time and budget limitations, […]
Swimming pool technicians and engineers are essential for maintaining the safety, functionality, and quality of swimming facilities. Their expertise ensures that pools are not only clean and well-maintained but also safe for use. Given the technical nature of their work appropriate training and continuous professional development (CPD) are crucial. The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers […]
Since the very first one in 1981 at Battle, East Sussex, the ISPE has presented 123 of its popular one-day seminars on the subject of filtration. The tried and trusted format has provided a platform for learning, an opportunity to network with other ISPE members and their colleagues and to have a very enjoyable day. […]
Now that a âroadmapâ has been announced of how the lockdown will be easing, many people will be wanting to catch up on their training and education, as for many, most live face-to-face training stopped in March 2020. As soon as possible, the ISPE will be announcing details of the seminars to be held in […]
EXAMS DELAYED Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty around the restrictions currently in place and that may be in place, it will not be possible for us to hold the ISPE Student Exams in March 2021, as planned As many students will be busy with work after March, we are postponing the exams to September or even […]
The UK-PHMES CSCS Registration Scheme is run by the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical and Engineering Services in England and Wales (JIB-PMES). The card shows site managers, employers and other tradespeople that the card holder is qualified for the work they are doing and has passed an appropriate Health & Safety Test. Registration cards […]
The pool and spa sector is on the brink of a skills crisis as an ageing workforce retires; leaving a durth of specialist knowledge in the water leisure sector. Increasingly urgent searches, in situations vacant advertisements, for suitably experienced swimming pool and hot tub engineers, is the writing on the wall for pool and spa […]
