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Summer success |
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The ARC summer advertising campaign is all about promoting and driving consumers to use ARC licensed technicians. For this year's campaign, the results have been fantastic for authorised businesses and licence holders alike, with almost 100,000 people visiting the RTA directory website between Nov 2016 and Feb 2017. Using a number of cost-effective marketing strategies including: search engine marketing, online advertising, Google AdWords and Facebook advertising, the ARC achieved strong results for licensed businesses. |
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Certificate II under review |
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The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Board has finalised a review of the training requirements associated with the Certificate II qualification to confirm that they remain relevant to the restricted licence - heat pump & split systems - installation and decommissioning. Kevin O'Shea, the Chairperson of the ARC Board said, "The review has identified a number of shortfalls requiring consideration including training competencies and evidence necessary to demonstrate competence." |
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A reminder for restricted licence holders |
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It is critical that holders of restricted licences through the ARC do not work beyond the scope of works permitted on the licence. It is an offence to handle refrigeration and air conditioning equipment without an appropriate refrigerant handling licence and a penalty of up to $1,800 may apply.
Working outside the scope of a licence could also result in the cancellation or suspension of a licence. "The ARCTick licence scheme is a qualifications-based scheme. Licensed technicians prove their competency to perform services when applying for a licence. A person with a 'split system installation' licence, for example, provides a Certificate II level qualification, so they are limited in the work they can do. The Ozone regulations state this is the minimum requirement to demonstrate their abilities to perform installations of split systems up to 18 Kw," said ARC CEO Glenn Evans. |
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QLD RTAs - Register your availability to work in cyclone-affected areas |
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In support of the building recovery program now being implemented by the QLD Government, the ARC is asking any interested and appropriately licensed (ARCTick and QBCC) technicians and businesses to join a register hosted by the QLD Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The register will enable licensed tradespeople to nominate their availability to go into affected areas to assist with the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Debbie. The register will be used by home and property owners to source tradespeople to perform repairs and rebuilding work. To read more and register your interest visit the QBCC website. |
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Industry careers video - investing in the future |
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The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has released a new video which highlights the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry, promoting it as a career of first choice. "The RAC industry plays a very important role in today's society, deserving to be presented as dynamic, prosperous and vital, with many exciting and diverse opportunities. The industry warrants its own widely recognised profile in the community," said Kevin O'Shea, Chairperson of the ARC. "Without RAC technicians surgery cannot be performed, nor can food be kept fresh. The welfare and comfort of society is directly affected by refrigeration and air conditioning," Mr O'Shea said. | |||
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WorkSafe VIC Safety Alert - Safe use of flammable refrigerants |
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This safety alert concerns Class 2.1 Flammable refrigerant gases and provides guidance to occupiers of premises on how to control the risk of fire and explosion from refrigeration and air conditioning systems containing flammable refrigerants.
It has been reproduced by ARC with permission from WorkSafe VIC. | |||
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Dry nitrogen - the forgotten gas |
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Dry nitrogen is the only inert gas that should be used during the installation and pressure testing of refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment and pipework. It is a clean, non-flammable, non-toxic, non-reactive and stable gas which absorbs moisture and can
prevent oxidisation inside pipework during brazing. A pressure test and inspection prior to evacuation is required for all RAC piping systems. To ensure a leak free system, this should be performed, without exception, at the time of installation, or after a system service where the sealed system has been breached. | |||
MORE NEWS |
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