20 Feb 2019
Confederación Nacional de Instaladores (CNI), the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE National Lead for Spain, has approved the first three Spanish Training Centres for the assessment and certification of technicians under this blended learning programme. The three training centres, DON BOSCO in Errenteria, SENFOASTUR in Oviedo and TIERRA de BARROS in Badajoz, are now ready to start offering REAL Alternatives courses. In order to gain approval the trainers at these centres had undergo six hours of training and pass a theoretical and practical assessment about R744 and flammables in line with Spanish National legislation.
If you are interested in offering REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE courses, please contact your national training provider.
5 Feb 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration has just released a report summarising the key findings and conclusions from its The Future of Training – Right Skills for the Right Job Survey, which it conducted among IOR members in October 2025 to explore future skills and qualification needs within the sector.
5 Feb 2026
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has recently released a series of upskilling videos for heat networks. These videos are to support upskilling operation and maintenance in the heat networks sector.
4 Feb 2026
Just downloaded the IOR Technician App? This video walks you through the essentials of using our app, step by step. You’ll see exactly where to tap, how to navigate key tools, and how to get the most out of the app’s main functions. It’s designed to help you feel confident and ready to use the app smoothly from the very start.
3 Feb 2026
The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise.
2 Feb 2026
The webinar on the introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which was held on 29 January 2026, is now available on catch up from the IOR webinar channel.