05 March 2026
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Launch of IOR Industry Skills Alliance
This new IOR collaborative hub for skills in the RACHP Sector will work to align training provision with the needs of employers across the sector and provide input to awarding bodies, government, and policy stakeholders. Find out how you can get involved here.
IOR and CIBSE Sharing Knowledge and Events
The IOR and CIBSE are providing their members with shared access to events as part of a commitment to professional development and sharing of expertise. IOR members, as an exclusive benefit of their membership, can now attend key CIBSE events at a discounted rate. Find out more on the IOR website.
New Fellows announced
The Institute of Refrigeration announced at the IOR Annual Dinner that Andrew Channon FInstR and Richard Lawton FInstR have been recognised as Fellows for their leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry. Find out more about their professional journey here.
Funded Training for Aspiring Trainers
Have you considered a career in technical teaching? BESA is currently offering a Skills Legacy Programme to help fund teacher training for 100 engineers to become trainer or assessor. Find out more from the BESA.
New Guidance Note on Hiring
The IOR Education Committee has produced a guidance note on routes to hiring ex-military into technical roles with useful links to agencies who can support employers’ recruitment initiatives. Download the guidance note here.
Recognition of Outstanding Achievements at the 126th Annual Dinner
At its 126th Annual Dinner in London on 12 February 2026, the IOR celebrated exceptional individual achievements that have advanced the RACHP sector. It also recognised an organisation demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability through the IOR Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award. Find out more about the winners here.
IOR Report on RACHP Skills, Training and Workforce
The IOR has released a report summarising the key findings and conclusions from its survey of members The Future of Training – Right Skills for the Right Job, designed to identify future skills and qualification needs within the sector. The report is available for download from the IOR website.
New IOR Education Blog: What the Education Reforms Means for the RACHP Sector
Although the reforms planned for 2025 will take time to affect day-to-day teaching and learning, for the RACHP these developments bring both promising opportunities and important responsibilities. Read an analysis on what these reforms may mean from IOR Education Outreach Project Manager Matt Harvey here.
Forthcoming Events:
Women in RACHP: A Day of Practical Engineering (Manchester) – 5 March 2026
TechTalk: Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future – 5 March 2026
Membership Matters: STEM Activities with the IOR – 10 March 2025
Masterclass: Centralised Refrigeration, Why? – 10 March 2026
Membership Matters: Advance Your Membership Grade – 18 March 2026
IOR Northern Branch: Technical Breakfast Briefing in Durham – 26 March 2026
HRS Technical Briefing in Southampton – 26 March 2026
CIBSE Technical Symposium in Loughborough – 27 March 2026
