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Licence numbers hit record high |
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The number of licences issued continues to climb to unprecedented heights, recently exceeding 83,000 individuals and businesses. This continued success reflects the industry's commitment to raising the level of skills, while delivering real environmental outcomes. Much of the success of the ARCTick licence scheme results from the genuine partnership between industry, via the ARC and the Government. It is a partnership that delivers on Australia's environmental policy objectives, and it is a partnership that has industry at its core. |
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Tips for your RTA audit - don't risk your business! |
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If your business holds a Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA), then you need to have in your possession specific equipment and records. All companies (or individuals) that hold a RTA may be audited by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). Not only is the audit process a means to ensure RTA holders are meeting their obligations under the Australian Government's Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 (the Regulations), it is also a great opportunity to make sure you are managing your paperwork and equipment in the most efficient and accurate way. And that can only be a good thing for your business! |
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Natural refrigerants training - stationary systems |
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Natural refrigerants training in safety awareness and servicing of stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems is becoming available to technicians across the country. Low GWP refrigerants have their own unique characteristics and can be flammable and/or toxic, or have to operate at extreme pressures. To meet Work Health and Safety obligations and ensure the equipment is safe, existing refrigeration and air conditioning workers require further training to safely handle the alternative refrigerants before they install, commission, service and repair stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems that use a natural or flammable synthetic refrigerant. |
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Are you installing or servicing a banned system? |
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Household refrigerators and air conditioners sold in Australia that fall within the scope of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) regulation must be registered with the GEMS Regulator. In addition, household refrigerators offered for supply must display an energy rating label and meet the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS). Most air conditioners are also required to display an energy rating label when offered for supply and are also required to meet MEPS. But not all systems operate as claimed by their suppliers and this has resulted in several high-profile air conditioning and refrigeration systems being banned or suspended from further supply. | |||
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Being refrigerant ready - automotive workshops |
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Auto workshops should be preparing themselves for vehicles containing the new refrigerant R1234yf. In 2014/15, R1234yf started to be seen pre-charged in some vehicles imported into the country, and available commercially from selected wholesalers. As R1234yf and related equipment becomes readily available in Australia, and more global manufacturers adopt the new refrigerant, the number of R1234yf-equipped vehicles requiring service will increase. However, these changes will be expected to occur over many years, with R134a continuing to be made available for servicing of existing and older vehicles. R744 is another refrigerant also being used by Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group. | |||
MORE NEWS |
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Compliance activities for the 2015/16 financial year » read more
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Call for directors at ARC AGM in November » read more
What is BIM and what does it mean for technicians? » read more
Australian industry supports the Pacific move to new technology » read more
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