State of licensing

A refrigeration and air conditioning technician working in Australia must meet national and state / territory licensing requirements covering environmental, safety and consumer protection – depending on what state they are working in.

The one national licence requirement is the ARCTick licence. So, regardless of the state or territory, if you are working on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment where there is a risk that ozone depleting substances or synthetic greenhouse gases may be emitted (now and into the future), then an appropriate ARCTick licence is required.

The ARC works with various state-based licensing authorities to provide you with a simple guideline on the different state-based licences that might also be required for RAC work in your state or territory, depending on your trade. The list below isn’t exhaustive, and we would encourage you to follow up with the authorities in your state for a more detailed understanding of the licensing requirements and entitlements.

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