RACHPSkillsUK Industry supporters
Lead sponsor
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning Company.
Offering a comprehensive range of Split, Multi Split, VRF, and Ventilation products, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning are a total solution provider to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sectors. With a vison of ‘designing for comfort, control and for the future’, Fujitsu General maintains its position as a global leader though substantial investment for both product innovation and also environmental operations.
Equipment sponsors
Climalife
Climalife is one of the UK’s leading distributors of low GWP refrigerants, including HFO blends and A2Ls on the market. Climalife sells car air conditioning refrigerants (such as R1234yf), heat transfer fluids, compressor oils, equipment and controls, cleaning products, aerosol propellants, industrial gases and blowing agents to sectors including refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, renewable energy, heat pumps and manufacturing.
Climalife in the UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dehon Group who are one of the largest packers and fillers of refrigerants in Europe. It is well respected within the industry for its technical expertise and product support services, with over 140 years industry experience.
DiversiTech International
DiversiTech International is a leading supplier of ancillary products to all HVAC/R markets, with a comprehensive range of over 10000 products – and our distributorships are still growing!
DiversiTech International believes that supporting the industry with incentives to encourage and support the engineers of tomorrow is a vital part of ensuring its success.
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Supporters
ACRIB
The UK umbrella body for the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump industry associations and institutions
The Building Engineering Services Association
We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with RACHPskillsUK and will be supporting the competition this year. BESA are a keen advocate for developing skills and raising standards across the industry so we are thrilled to be presenting the trophy of the “ highest national scoring apprentice from the regionals” at this year’s National Awards
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BESA is the UK's leading trade organisation representing the interests of firms in all aspects of engineering systems and services in buildings. |
The Institute of Refrigeration
The Institute of Refrigeration is delighted to continue to support this practical skills competition as part of a global network of events designed to raise standards and encourage skills in our sector. The IOR membership includes technicians, apprenticeships, teachers and employers amongst its 2500 members. They are dedicated to improving not just the science but also the practice of refrigeration, airconditioning and heat pumps. The competition fits extremely well with the IOR’s priorities to encourage high standards in training, to support apprentices and colleges and to raise awareness of the fantastic career opportunities in our sector. Time and time again we see the competition participants and winners taking up leadership roles in the industry as their career progresses. We encourage all employers, colleges and apprentices to get involved in this competition and find out what they can do to make the most of the opportunities it provides. We also invite you to help promote careers in our sector whether by contacting local schools, colleges or taking on apprentices. The IOR has a lot of accessible resources such as youtube films, interviews and a dedicated website to explain careers, training and apprenticeship in a fun and informative way.
Women in RACHP Network
The IOR established a network to promote Women in RACHP with the support of the ACR Journal to coincide with National Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June 2016.
The network is now open to anyone (male or female) working in any RACHP related role such as service & maintenance, design, research, engineering, science, sales, administration, marketing, training, etc. You do not have to be an IOR member to take part.
Need some inspiration from Women working in RACHP?
Read these interviews with Women forging careers in the fascinating RACHP sector published by the ACR Journal http://www.acrjournal.uk/features/category/women-in-acr
www.ior.org.uk
Engineering Technician section
www.ior.org.uk
Events
Installer Live
InstallerSHOW - Advancing technologies in heat, water, air ...
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InstallerSHOW - Advancing technologies in heat, water, air and energy In 2022, InstallerSHOW welcomed over 300 exhibitors and just under 10k visitors who got hands-on with the latest products and technologies as well as hearing from over 100+ speakers on the key topics facing the industry. |
Trainee of the year
ACR Trainee of the Year
www.acrjournal.uk/acr-trainee-of-the-year
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ACR Trainee of the Year - ACR Journal From left, ACR Trainee of the Year 2019 Kieran Nolan of AirSource Ventilation with runner-up James Lopes (Scotford & Teasdale) and Kane Wignall (ICE Ltd), who was highly commended |
National ACR & Heat Pump Awards
ACR Exhibitions
Supporting the future of RACHPskillsUK competitions and promoting apprenticeships skills.
Making our industry visible .
Media
WarnersGroup publications
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ACR Journal - Magazine
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The ACR Journal (formerly ACR Today) - the journal for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Professionals |
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E-Newsletter. Get breaking industry news direct to your inbox! The perfect opportunity to keep up to date with all things ACR. Sign Up Dismiss Dismiss |
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Official Competition venues
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh College in Eastleigh, Hampshire is a further education college providing technical and professional training and apprenticeships to school leavers, in addition to part-time professional courses and part-time leisure courses for adults
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Eastleigh College - Opportunity and Excellence Eastleigh College is enjoying a period of unrivalled success across Hampshire as 16-18 student provision continues to go from strength to strength. |
Bath College
Bath College is a Further Education college in the centre of Bath, Somerset and in Westfield, Somerset, England. It was formed in April 2015 by the merger of City of Bath College and Norton Radstock College. The College also offers Higher Education courses and has its own Undergraduate building
Cardiff and Vale College
Cardiff and Vale College abbreviated to CAVC, is a mixed-sex education Further Education college in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The college was formed in September 2011 by the merger of Barry College and Coleg Glan Hafren
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Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow Kelvin College is a further education college in Glasgow, Scotland, which was formed 1 November 2013 from the merger of John Wheatley College, Stow College and North Glasgow College
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Welcome to Glasgow Kelvin College, the newest of Glasgow's Colleges Telephone: 0141 630 5000 Fax: 0141 630 5001 Main Address: Glasgow Kelvin College 123 Flemington St, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G21 4TD. Contact email: [email protected] |
Practical Refrigeration Training Centre
PRTC is an independent training company offering a wide range of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, refrigerant handling, design and electrical courses.
Accredited to City and Guilds, we run short courses (1 - 10 days) and also full NVQ Diplomas (City and Guilds 6090 Trailblazer)
With extensive workshop facilities, modern lecture theatres and 'real' working refrigeration and air-conditioning systems the mix of theory and practical ensures everyone receives the best possible learning experience. Accredited to Investors in People for over 20 years, training is intrinsic for our staff as well as our students and all tutors are experienced experts with a wealth of knowledge between them. www.PRTC.co.uk
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Practical Refrigeration Training Centre - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Training PRTC is an independent training company offering a wide range of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, refrigerant handling, design and electrical courses. Accredited to City and Guilds, we run short courses (1 - 10 days) and also full NVQ Diplomas (City and Guilds 6090 Trailblazer) |
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