22 Mar 2023
IOR Priorities for 2023-5
The IOR Board together with members of Committees have identified the following areas as the top four IOR priorities for the next few years. These topics will provide a focus for events, publications and promotional activity as critical issues our members want and need to address.
We hope you will join us on working on these areas through active involvement in IOR projects, events and committees.
Leadership in education Through continued support for the delivery of higher quality Apprenticeships. This is recognised as a long-term goal to achieve improved supply of skilled technicians for the future, who can work on any type of system/role. What we are doing:
Promoting our industry to schools and young people Continuing our work to provide encouragement and resources for members to go into schools to promote STEM (Science, technology, engineering and maths subjects) and raise awareness of careers and of the contribution of the RACHP industry. What we are doing:
Heat Pump opportunities A short -medium term goal to address the lack of technical knowledge of heat pumps, heat recovery and integration of heating and cooling at a skills, technology and policy level. What we are doing:
Guidance on practical training needs for efficiency through improved service & maintenance A shorter-term goal to encourage existing technicians, trainers and students to improve skills now. What we are doing:
Find out more about these initiatives at:
Information about STEM and Apprenticeships
CPD resources for Technicians currently available
or Contact Us if you would like to get more involved
21 Jul 2025
We encourage all members to engage in the consultation process by reading the draft standard and submitting comments through the on-line BSI portal, or by sending comments back to the Institute Technical Committee who will collate the comments and submit them on your behalf.
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.
24 Jul 2025
We regret to report the sad news that Paul Moseley a Fellow of the Institute and long term member has passed away
21 Jul 2025
The IOR is calling for submissions for the Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award! This prestigious annual award celebrates innovative UK projects that are making a real impact by cutting environmental emissions from cooling systems, driving us closer to vital net-zero goals.
17 Jul 2025
The IOR was invited to a career fair at a South London to showcase career options in the RACHP sector.