6 Apr 2020
The links and resources below are provided for those involved in training who have questions about how to continue to support apprentices, trainees and employers during training centre closure due to COVID-19. Although these represent authoritative sources of information, they are being updated (and will be added to) regularly so please check links are the most up to date. For centres delivering City & Guilds or BESA qualifications please check with your Assessment Team for clarification if in doubt.
Government/Association information pages on temporary changes to Apprenticeship delivery
Industry information on working practices etc
Free learning resources for Students and Apprentices on furlough
We would like to add more short training videos and webinars to our programme over the next few months. Please get in touch if you can offer any video training or talks on practical subjects suitable for students.
Keeping the training community in touch, sharing resources and updates
IOR is running an online Trainer networking meeting every Friday, and issuing a Trainer newsletter (via MailChimp) with news about extra resources or information. Trainers can join the mailing list here to receive invites to the web meetings.
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.