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This Guidance Note explains how introducing mentoring - whether within your organisation or using
external support or schemes - can help develop your people, your business and your industry.This document is available to members and non-members and is available to download here.
This Education Policy paper was prepared by the IOR Education Training Policy Group as part of a series to encourage and support IOR leadership in education, training and skills. Other free guidance notes available at www.ior.org.uk/careers :
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 – A Guide to Engineering Council Registration
GN 9 - Work Placement and Work Experience
GN 10 - Specification for Skills for Net Zero (End users, Specifiers, Designers and Technician/Service Engineers) GN 11 - Specification for Skills for RACHP Operatives and Mechanics (Level 2 role equivalent)
GN 12 - IOR STEM Tool Kits to promote refrigeration science in schools
GN 13 - T Levels as a route to recruitment for employers
Recent posts
Invitation to the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Members
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.
Live event
IOR RACHP EngTech Section Launches New Technician App
10 Jul 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.
News
Paper of the 2024 J&E Hall Gold Medal Winner Available
30 Sep 2025
The paper of 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.
Publication
Celebrating the Next Generation: RAC & IOR National Student of the Year Award
29 Sep 2025
Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates whose success highlights the passion and talent driving the RACHP sector forward.
News
Commercial Refrigeration Sector: Guidance on Reducing Emissions
26 Sep 2025
The Transport Industrial Commercial Refrigeration (TICR) Project has recently published a guidance for owners and operators of commercial refrigeration, which provides sector-specific advice on how to reduce emissions and support businesses in achieving net-zero refrigeration.
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