Membership of the Institute of Refrigeration

Individual membership of the IOR

Become part of a network of refrigeration professionals and gain recognition of your experience, expertise and commitment to your profession. Keep up to date with industry developments, new technologies and build a network with peers who are influential in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump community. Please read notes at the foot of this table before starting your application procedure.

Grades and routes to membershp for UK and International members

Grade of Membership	Designatory Initials	Benefits	Qualifications and experience required	Membership fee (UK)	Links to application forms
Member	MInstR	Recognition of your status by peers when allocated Member status Annual Technical Data-CD containing Refrigernt Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and Technican Paper catalogue Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins. Newsletters, updates, bulletins and invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner and IOR member badge Route to Engineering Council registration Vote in elections and right to stand for Executive Council	Able to demonstrate considerable theoretical and practical knowledge obtained in a senior role in industry. Applicants normally have a combination of relevant qualifications (eg Degree, HND, Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3) and important responsibility but those with over 10 years senior experience and no qualifications will also be considered.	£74 per year* plus £45 joining fee	apply on line print form to return by post electronic form form to return by email
Associate	AMInstR	Recognition of your experience to date in the RAC industry when allocated Associate status. Annual Technical Data-CD containing Refrigernt Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and Technican Paper catalogue Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins and IOR member badge Newsletters, updates, bulletins and invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner Route to Engineering Council registration Vote in elections and right to stand for Executive Council	Able to demonstate considerable practical skills and an acceptable level of theoretical knowledge. Applicants normally have a combination of relevant qualifications (eg HNC, Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2) and some technical responsibility but those with over 7 years relevant experience and no qualifications will also be considered.	£69 per year* plus £45 joining fee	apply on line print form to return by post electronic form to return by email
Technician	TMInstR	Recognition of your commitment to your professional development Quarterly mailings of practical technician bulletins, free comparator and Badge Annual Technical Data-CD containing Refrigernt Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and Technican Paper catalogue Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins (over 100 items) Route to Engineering Council registration at Engineering Technician grade Newsletters, updates, bulletins and invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner	a minimum of three years experience as a Technician in the RACHP sector must hold a recognised F Gas certificate	£50 per year* plus £45 joining fee	Technician grade application form
Affiliate	None	Annual Technical Data-CD containing Refrigerant Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes and Technican Paper catalogue Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins and IOR member badge Newsletters, updates, bulletins and invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner No voting rights and cannot stand for election to Council	Open to anyone with an interest in refrigeration or air conditioning	£69 per year* plus £45 joining fee	on line "fast track" application form
Student	None	As per Affiliate membership Can transfer directly on to Associate Grade on graduation	Available to those on nationally recognised courses or undertaking student research projects	free for the 1st year and £29 per year* thereafter	student application form
Service Engineers Section	None	Recognition of your commitment to your professional development Quarterly mailings of practical technician bulletins, free comparator and Badge Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins (over 100 items) Invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner No designator initials, Data-CD or voting rights	Affiliated interest group open to all	£38 per year* £45 overseas members* Company discounts available	find out more about benefits and join here
Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Institute of the IOR	None	Recognition of your commitment to your professional development Quarterly mailings of practical technician bulletins, folder and Badge Free downloads from the IOR website of IOR, Service Engineer and ACHPI bulletins (over 100 items) Invitations to free or low cost events and annual dinner No designator initials, Data-CD or voting rights	Affiliated interest group open to all	£38 per year* £45 overseas members* Company discounts available	find out more about benefits and join here

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Guidelines for completing your application form - these notes help to explain the levels of experience and qualification required for each grade of membership. Your membership grade will be allocated by the Membership Committee of the Institute who will evaluate the details provided on your application form and seek a reference from your nominated sponsor.

Please see a sample completed form here for guidance on the level of detail required

* The Subscrption year runs from beginning of April to end of March each year. Those joining part way through a year pay the full fee and are entitled to download past bulletins and material. Fees are reviewed annually on 1st April. A £2 supplement is payable for those paying or renewing by credit card.

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