ACRIB serving the RACHP industry

The aims and objectives of the organisation are pursued through committees and working groups, all of which report to the Board. The three main areas of activity are: environment and energy; education and training; and technical safety and standards.  Its activities include:

• Operating a widely recognised safe refrigerant handling certification scheme as part of the Engineering Services SkillCard scheme
• Maintaining active membership of EPEE, the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment.
• Working closely with employers, the Dept for Business Innovation and Skills and City & Guilds on qualification development and quality assurance matters
• Responding to issues such as system efficiency and safety, performance standards, food safety and safety at work
• Advising UK Government on the implementation of regulations and legislation through regular liaison with DEFRA and the Environment Agency.