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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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Three candidates for the next IOR President-Elect have been announced and an election will be held later this year.
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IOR RACHP EngTech Section Launches New Technician App
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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.
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Reflections on Adaptation 2025
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"What really stuck with me (...) was the urgency, the sense that everyone knows adaptation can’t wait", says Lisa Waters after organising last week's International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. From key conference insights to the experience of exchanging ideas with delegates from 18 countries, she shares her reflections in this article.
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IOR Recognises Student Research at Adaptation 2025
12 Aug 2025
Institute of Refrigeration President, Lisa Jane Cook FInstR, presented certificates and prizes in recognition of three outstanding research papers presented by students at the IOR-organised First IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
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Joining Us At Adaptation 2025?
6 Aug 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming over 110 delegates to the first IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures, organised by the IOR.
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