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Promoting standards in education and careers in the sector

The Institute of Refrigeration takes a lead in supporting individual professional development, whether you are a technician, manager, researcher, consultant, designer or student. From opportunities for CPD (Continued Professional Development) to campaigns to promote our industry to schools and competitions to profile the best people joining the sector.

Our careers initiatives such as a Schools Website and STEM network provide the resources to help encourage more people to join this growing and varied business sector.  Find out more from the links below.

Download our free Education Guidance notes  for hints and tips on key issues:

GN 1 – Continuing Professional Development - CPD

GN 2 - STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) Learning Ambassador scheme FAQs

GN 3 - Specification for the role of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician

GN 4 - Promoting the RACHP industry and careers through engagement with Schools, Colleges, Local Communities and Careers events

GN 5 – Specification for the role of RACHP Design and / or Applications Engineers

GN 6 - Employers Guide to Apprenticeships

GN 7 – Using IOR’s Fantastic Fridges resources to promote careers in schools

GN 8 - Engineering Council Registration (Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician)

GN 9 - Work Placement and Work Experience

GN 10 - Specification for Skills for Net Zero (End users, Specifiers, Designers and Technician/Service Engineers) 

 

 
 

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