14 May 2024
Congratulations to Luke Haile TMInstR on being selected to represent the UK as part of Team UK at the global WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France.
The 2020 winner of the RAC and IOR Student of the Year, Luke has been an outstanding advocate for promoting careers in the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump sector. The competition will take place between 10 and 15 September - stay tuned for updates on Luke’s journey by checking the WorldSkills UK website.
2 Mar 2026
Fully Booked - wait list open. The launch of the IOR's Industry Skills Alliance for individuals interested in shaping the future of the skills agenda for the RACHP sector. Find out more about the event and the role of the Skills Alliance here.
24 Feb 2026
A review of the IOR Constitution has been carried out to ensure it complies with current Charity Commission guidance and improve the wording for clarity. Open for consultation and comment by members until 30th April 2026.
9 Mar 2026
The recording for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available from the IOR Webinar Channel.
3 Mar 2026
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) published recently their strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.
26 Feb 2026
We're delighted to announce that the IOR Technician App has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACR News Awards in the Training Initiative of the Year Category.