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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
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About the IOR
23 Apr 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
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What we do
23 Apr 2026
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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Join us
23 Apr 2026
When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
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Tinsley Fund: Open for Applications
20 May 2026
The Tinsley Fund was set up in memory of Mike Tinsley and offers targeted financial help for people facing barriers to entering or progressing in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
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Do You Know An Oustanding Student or Apprentice?
20 May 2026
The deadline for the RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Cooling Industry Award has been extended to 29 May, which means there’s still time to put forward the exceptional students you know and help them gain the recognition they deserve.
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