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CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai acrjournal.uk 09 RACHP SKILLS RACHPskills UK (RACHP) is owned and run by the Publishers of ACR Journal & Heat Pumps Today Juliet Loiselle, Publisher says “We are thrilled to work with industry on keeping this sought-after competition going for 2022. This is a not-for-profit event and couldn’t be held without the kind support of our sponsors and partners. Many thanks to all those involved! Training has always been a keen driver for us at ACR Journal and Heat Pumps Today. Following on from the success of ACR Trainee of the Year (TOTY) over the past 10 years, RACHPskills UK is deemed a natural progression for us.” www.acrjournal.uk/rachpskillsuk RACHPSkills UK organise WSUK (World Skills UK) competitions for apprentices within the HVACR industries, testing their knowledge, skills and behaviours. Lawton Tubes We are a family owned, 104-year British copper tube company, a household name within the ACR industry, employing over 100 sta Cira: £200m turnover, annual sales of 63 million metres of copper tube, enough to circle the earth 1.5 times! We are supporting the RACHPskillsUK competition to recognise, endorse and encourage best practises in copper tube installs by apprentices, after all they are our future . www.lawtontubes.co.uk Fujitsu – Headline Sponsor of RACHPskills UK ‘’Fujitsu is proud to be the headline sponsor of RACHPskills UK because this competition is all about investing in the future of our industry. We have previously supplied equipment to both Bath and Eastleigh colleges and it was a real pleasure to attend the opening two qualifying events and witness at first hand the skills and potential on show.’’ James Richardson Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK Technical Manager https://www.fujitsu-general.com/uk/ IOR partnership for RACHPskills UK 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 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. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is delighted to be a supporter of RACHPskills UK this year. Showcasing excellence is a great way to promote building engineering services and persuade future generations of engineers and technicians that our industry is the right place for them to pursue their ambitions. Technical proficiency has never been more valued as employers seek to meet rising demand for our services with an ever-shrinking pool of skilled people. RACHPskills UK plays an important part in replenishing that pool and giving opportunities to existing operatives to shine. We must do everything we can to champion the very highest standards in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. This market is set for exponential growth in the coming years as we grapple with the huge challenge of reducing carbon emissions and energy use while still meeting soaring demand for cooling. www.theBESA.com RACHPskills UK – Climalife Recognising that the future of our refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industries lie with a new generation of highly skilled individuals – many of whom are working hard, right now, to achieve experience and qualifications that support their future careers- Climalife is very proud to be supporting RACHPskills UK. Climalife is one of the UK’s leading distributors of low GWP refrigerants, including HFO blends and A2Ls on the market. www.climalife.co.uk ACRIB ACRIB - The UK umbrella body for the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump industry associations and institutions are proud to support the 2022 RACHPskills UK competition. www.acrib.org.uk