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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
F Gas Phasedown Reform Consultation - Recording Available
11 Nov 2025
The recording of the webinar featuring DEFRA and industry experts discussing the impacts and opportunities for the RACHP industry following the launch of the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation is now available.
Recording
New Technician Good Practice Guides Available
6 Nov 2025
Topics of the new bulletins include direct expansion water-to-refrigerant evaporators, electrical safe isolation and determining the wattage of electric heaters.
Publication
GB F Gas consultation launched by DEFRA
5 Nov 2025
The outcomes will be used to shape future legislation for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard. Industry groups will be coordinating a response through ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board).
News
Talk on the Future of Compressors Now Available
5 Nov 2025
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
Recording
IOR’s Committees Share Achievements and Plans
3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
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