Member (MInstR)

Members have extensive knowledge and important responsibilities in the sector. 

They work in a wide variety of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump and allied sectors. For example Senior Managers, Designers, Sales Engineers, Senior Lecturers, Technical Consultants, Food Technologists, Business Directors, Marketing or HR Experts.

The expected mix of qualifications and experience are:

• A minimum of 10 years in a role with important responsibility for those without any qualifications
• Between 5 and 10 years in a role with important responsibility for those with Level 2 or 3 qualifications such as NVQs, HNC etc
• At least 3 years  in a role with important responsibility for those holding a Degree

See our Grade Guidance for more information

Members can apply for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer Registration with the Engineering Council.

They have an active role in the IOR by voting in Elections and standing for election to the Board of Trustees.

To join you need to provide a complete career history detailing responsibilities of past and current roles (including those not related to RACHP) and an expert statement for consideration by the Membership Committee.

£99 per year renewable on 1st April
Plus a one-off £49 application fee

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Associate Member (AMInstR)

£89 per year renewable on 1st April
Plus a one-off £49 application fee

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£30 per year renewable on 1st April
No application fee

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£89 per year renewable on 1st April
Plus a one-off £49 application fee

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£57 per year renewable on 1st April
No application fee

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£30-99 per year depending on grade allocated. Renewable on 1st April
Plus a one-off £49 application fee

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RACHP Engineering Technician Section subscriber UK

£42 per year renewable on 1st April
No application fee

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RACHP Engineering Technician Section Overseas

£50 per year renewable on 1st April
No application fee

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Employer Discount for 5 or more subscribers to the section

£35 per year per named employee renewable on 1st April
No application fee

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RACHP Apprentices enrolled at a college

Applications must be made via your course tutor direct to the IOR Membership Secretary membership@ior.org.uk 

FREE for the duration of your course (maximum three years)

Student membership

£30 per year renewable on 1st April for a maximum of 3 years. No application fee

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Apprentice membership

Those registered on the RACHP EngTech Apprenticeship are entitled to apply for free student membership during their course to support their studies. Students gain access to all IOR technical material and news.

Applications must be made through the course tutor direct to the Membership Secretary  at membership@ior.org.uk 

Free for a maximum of 3 years.  

Advance your membership grade

Members can apply at any time to have their Grade reviewed by the Membership Committee. 

You must complete a full application form detailing your job responsibilities, experience and qualifications to show that these now meet the criteria for the grade you wish to advance to. 

No Application fee is charged to members applying for advancement. Once your new grade is confirmed you will be charged the difference between your current and your new fee rate when your membership renews.

If you are not sure whether you are ready for advancement why not join our Membership Pathways Mentoring scheme ?

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IOR Fellow membership (FInstR)

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