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Setting the standard for skills |
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The refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) licence scheme, run by the ARC on behalf of the Australian Government, has never been more popular, with over 84,000 licence holders and still growing. The RAC licence scheme is the only national licence, regulating the acquisition, possession, disposal and handling of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases in the RAC industry. It is the 'gold star standard' for technicians throughout Australia. The scheme delivers real value to the industry and has been independently and internationally recognised as world-leading. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the RAC licence scheme is driving the increase in skills within the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. |
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New Standards for industry |
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In October 2016, Standards Australia published new standards for refrigerating systems, heat pumps and refrigerants. ARC had representatives on the committee assessing these significant amendments relating to safety classifications for refrigerants. We encourage all technicians and businesses to read and understand these changes,
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Roadshow of education events for technicians in 2017 |
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Kicking off in February 2017 will be a host of educational events for technicians around Australia. Standards Australia and ARC Members AIRAH will present a 'roadshow' seminar series on the
recently adopted refrigeration safety and environmental standards. A "Future Gas" evening will also be held in NSW on low GWP refrigerants and how to transition safely. |
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ARC summer advertising - building your business |
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Once again, the ARC will be implementing an online marketing campaign over summer targeted at people looking to buy and service their air conditioners and refrigerators. We use various
national online-media outlets to spread the word about using qualified and licensed ARCTick technicians and businesses, including Google, Facebook and a number of high-profile news
sites. Our campaigns so far have attracted upwards of 110,000 visitors to the www.lookforthetick.com.au website. | |||
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Be alert - summer safety warnings for technicians |
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Cylinders - ARC Field Officers have observed refrigerant cylinders in the back of open-type vehicles, exposed to direct sunlight. Storing cylinders that are exposed to direct sunlight can lead to pressure levels rising
and refrigerant being purged through the safety device and into the atmosphere. Not only is this dangerous, it is bad for the environment and is a breach of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse
Gas Management Act 1989, and refrigerant handling codes of practice for both stationary and automotive technicians. | |||
MORE NEWS |
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Cross-contamination: some gasses just don't mix » read more
CO2 is driving cool in Europe » read more
Fridgies of the future » read more
Kigali HFC phase-down agreement reached - coming in from the cold » read more
Annual indexation to application fees for RAC Licences » read more
Illegal discharge of refrigerant » read more
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