21 Oct 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Designed to support busy engineers and technicians in the RACHP sector, the technician app provides seamless, on-the-go access to a wealth of technical resources and good practice guides. The full version is available exclusively to subscribers to the IOR Eng Tech mailing, students and of course IOR members, where they can now view bulletins, masterclass recordings anytime, anywhere. The technician's app also lets them know about future webinars and industry news and includes a push notification when new items are added.
The app is available for download here:
Apple App Store: Google Play Store:
Signing up to the IOR technical mailing list is easy and costs just £44 per year. Subscribers receive immediate access to over 200 online good practice guides, bulletins, and safety notices. The RACHP EngTech Section subscription is open to anyone working in the sector and includes four postal mailings annually. New subscribers also receive a complimentary Torque Tool, perfect for setting Schrader valves and preventing refrigerant leakage.
At the end of each subscription year, members are awarded a CPD Certificate from the IOR, recognising their dedication to skill development and industry excellence. Find out more about becoming a subscriber to the IOR technical mailing via the app or on this website.
15 Sep 2025
This year’s AGM will be held on 29th October. members can vote in advance, or attend live in person or online.
22 Oct 2025
On 20th Oct the Department for Education (with others) published this document outlining future skills policy and new V levels to sit alongside A levels and T Levels in key sectors such as engineering. The RACHP industry will need to consider what these changes mean for our work to promote skills and careers to ensure sufficient supply of well trained new entrants to our sector. IOR education committee members are digesting the content...
6 Oct 2025
HSE is gathering information and evidence relating to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and whether their scope and application are still fit for purpose.
30 Sep 2025
The paper by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available and will be presented online and in person on 29 October 2025.
29 Sep 2025
Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates whose success highlights the passion and talent driving the RACHP sector forward.