Apprentices from The Guernsey Institute completing the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Studies are benefiting from additional equipment which has been sponsored by Duquemin & Ozanne and Rubis Channel Islands.
The two organisations have provided a Grant Eco Heat Oil Fired Boiler than can run on Rubis EcoHeat100 which is a renewable heating oil which can act as a direct replacement to kerosene or gasoil and is a pragmatic alternative to fossil fuel-based domestic heating. EcoHeat100 is just as efficient as regular heating oil and will cut carbon emissions by up to 90% over its lifecycle.
Locally we will benefit from improved air quality, due to EcoHeat100’s cleaner properties, which will support the apprentices’ learning and development in renewable energy sources during their technical training undertaken during the one day per week they spend at The Guernsey Institute.
Director of Apprenticeships at The Guernsey Institute, Chris Torode said: “We are extremely grateful for the support from Duquemin Ozanne and Rubis whose generosity helps us maintain the currency of our equipment for training apprentices and industry professionals. Building strong relationships with local employers and suppliers is the key to the ongoing success of our apprenticeship programmes and this is a great example of the level of support we have from local industry.”
Martyn Duquemin, Managing Director Duquemin & Ozanne said: “We were delighted to be able to help and to support the development of the next generation of plumbers. The apprenticeship programme is absolutely vital to the future of all areas of the construction industry and this was a great collaborative initiative, working with our colleagues at Rubis.”
Nathan Jones, Group Lead for Renewables & Heating Services, Rubis Channel Islands added: “Rubis CI is keen to support apprenticeship training in particular raising the awareness of alternative renewable energy sources, allowing apprentices to configure traditional appliances to run on these new sustainable fuels. We are very pleased to support this initiative and look forward to seeing the apprentices’ future success together with our growing relationship with TGI.”
Pictured: Left to right – Chris Torode, Director of Apprenticeships, TGI; Martyn Duquemin, Managing Director, Duquemin & Ozanne; Plumbing Pre-apprentice Brayden Piercey TGI; Nathan Jones, Group Lead for Renewables & Heating Services, Rubis Channel Islands
