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R22 on the way out |
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2016 marks the final period of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) phase-out schedule with only 2.5 ozone depleting potential (ODP) tonnes allowed to be imported annually.
This marks a significant reduction to the 10 ODP tonnes allowed for the last two years, and provides a big incentive for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians to consult with their customers about
the management of their cooling systems.
HCFCs (such as R22) are ozone depleting substances and are being phased out globally under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Australia has adopted an accelerated phase-out of HCFCs. |
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Certificate III by RPL: a case study |
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The UEE32211 Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration qualification is one pathway to achieving a Full ARCTick refrigeration and air conditioning licence. Typically, to complete the UEE32211 course would take approximately four years part time, equating to a nominal duration of 1080 hours at a registered training organisation, and in addition, be supported with four years full time on the job training. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be applicable to people that can demonstrate that they have already achieved the stated competencies. |
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Training Quality: ARC & ASQA partnership |
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Over 60,000 licensed and qualified technicians have driven the standard and skill of the industry, and been the recipients of high level, nationally recognised training standards across the country. However, as with every high-performing sector
there are challenges to maintain this level of excellence. Appropriate qualifications are the cornerstone of the ARCTick scheme. That is why we take the matter of the standard of training in achieving those qualifications extremely seriously. |
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FREE handouts for your customers |
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Consumers often do not understand that regular maintenance of cooling systems equals less long-term operating costs and more energy efficient performance. With the help of the Australian Government, the ARC has developed handouts for you to give to your customers outlining the 'real' costs of not getting preventative maintenance done on their
cooling systems - as well as the savings that can be made if they do. | |||
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Refrigerant Reclaim Australia |
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Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) is the not-for-profit environment protection trust established and funded by industry to collect and safely dispose of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and synthetic greenhouse gas (SGG) refrigerants. RRA was originally established to collect chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants as an important component of Australia's response to the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. The program was then expanded to incorporate hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC). In early 2003, the industry representative Board of RRA decided to further broaden the scope and collect the synthetic greenhouse gases, hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). | |||
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