6 Jan 2020
Back in November, several RACHP apprentices traveled to Birmingham to compete for the SkillFRIDGE gold medal organised as part of WorldSkills UK.
Following his high score in the regional heats Sidney Copus of Space Engineering came out on top taking home SkillFRIDGE Gold. He was followed by Ben Wilson from Knight Engineers who won Silver and Joshua Collins from JD Cooling who won Bronze. Congratulations to all the competitors. Find out more about this event and the next round of SkillFRIDGE here.
2 Mar 2026
Fully Booked - wait list open. The launch of the IOR's Industry Skills Alliance for individuals interested in shaping the future of the skills agenda for the RACHP sector. Find out more about the event and the role of the Skills Alliance here.
24 Feb 2026
A review of the IOR Constitution has been carried out to ensure it complies with current Charity Commission guidance and improve the wording for clarity. Open for consultation and comment by members until 30th April 2026.
9 Mar 2026
The recording for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available from the IOR Webinar Channel.
3 Mar 2026
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) published recently their strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.
26 Feb 2026
We're delighted to announce that the IOR Technician App has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACR News Awards in the Training Initiative of the Year Category.