ARC Member Profile: Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists Association (VASA)

ARCTick licence holders working in the automotive field may have noticed the VASA logo on the cover of the Automotive Air Conditioning Code of Practice.

VASA represents the interests of automotive air conditioning, electrical and cooling technicians across Australasia and was formed in 1993 to give the industry a voice on codes of practice, licensing regimes and to improve training standards.

In addition to providing members with high-quality training, technical information and industry updates, VASA is now regarded as a significant force that takes an active role in many national issues at the highest levels of government.

The fast-moving nature of vehicle technology makes it more challenging, yet increasingly important, for technicians to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date, a prime example being the changes now happening in vehicle climate control with new refrigerants entering the market and updated regulations on the horizon.

It means more knowledge and skills are needed to stay ahead of the game, to keep impressing customers and gain new ones.

In recognition of these challenges, VASA has recently undergone some exciting changes that make membership even more attractive – even essential – to automotive technicians who are great at what they do.

VASA members have always been able to tap into the combined centuries worth of knowledge and experience held in the brains of VASA members around Australasia, and this has been enhanced with this year’s launch of a member-exclusive, 24/7 online information exchange called SightGlass Live.

Members can network with real experts to learn and share tips and advice on tricky diagnosis or repair jobs. With none of the misinformation or nonsense typically found on a Google search, SightGlass Live will become the most valuable tool in a VASA member’s workshop.

Also new in 2015 are bi-monthly SightGlass Tech bulletins, only available to VASA members. This ever-growing library of high quality printed vehicle-specific HVAC technical bulletins provides exclusive test data, known issues, Autodata wiring diagrams and more.

VASA members also receive six issues per year of SightGlass News, a respected glossy printed newsletter supplemented by monthly SightGlass eNews updates delivering breaking industry news to their email inbox.

The biannual Wire & Gas convention organised by VASA is becoming a household name among the wider automotive industry, with numerous non-members knowing of it or having attended in the past – and regarding it as a benchmark industry event for the high-quality intensive training program and networking opportunities on offer.

Those unable to attend Wire & Gas can take advantage of VASA’s professional SightGlass Training that travels from region to region and is delivered in down-to-earth terms by respected trainers to keep attendees at the cutting edge of technical developments and industry practices. Access to Wire & Gas and SightGlass Training is available to anyone, with VASA members receiving exclusive discounts.

To find out more, contact VASA at:

VASA Membership Services, Finance & Communications:
14 Motorway Circuit
Ormeau QLD Australia 4208
Phone: 1300 661 972
Fax: 1300 661 962
Web: www.vasa.org.au

Membership Services & Finance: admin@vasa.org.au
Webmaster and editorial: editorial@vasa.org.au