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RTA Industry Segments |
Scope |
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Automotive Air Conditioning |
Includes any work on air conditioning equipment fitted to the cabin of a motor vehicle. |
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Aviation |
Includes any work undertaken on air conditioning equipment on aircraft. |
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Department of Defence |
Applicable to the Department of Defence Only |
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Domestic RAC |
Includes any work on domestic refrigeration or air conditioning equipment. |
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Manufacturer |
Applicable to manufacturers only |
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Marine |
Includes any work on refrigeration or air conditioning on vessels while at sea |
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Refrigerant Wholesaler |
Applicable to wholesalers only |
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Restricted Automotive Parts Recycler |
Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged motor vehicle equipment prior to recycling or destruction |
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Restricted Metal Recycler |
Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged equipment prior to recycling or destruction |
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Restricted Non-flurocarbon Refrigerants |
Includes recovering refrigerant prior to recharging with hydrocarbons |
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Restricted Split Systems A/C Installation- No Purchase |
Includes installation and decommissioning of a single head split system air conditioner of less than 18 kW cooling capacity. NO REFRIGERTANT PURCHASE. |
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Restricted Waste Management |
Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged equipment prior to recycling or destruction |
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Split Systems A/C Installation |
Includes installation and decommissioning of a single head split system air conditioner of less than 18 kW cooling capacity. |
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Stationary RAC |
Includes any work in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, other than the automotive industry. |
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Transport Refrigeration |
Includes any work on mobile refrigeration systems other than air conditioning systems in the cabin of a motor vehicle |
Leadership
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is leading national industry input into Tasmania’s review of its licensing framework. With a focus on recognising refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) as a distinct trade, the reform aims to align state regulations with national competency standards and better reflect the specialised skills of RAC technicians.
Leadership
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is engaging in constructive discussions with the Tasmanian Building and Consumer Regulator (CBOS) to amend the existing licensing framework.
Leadership
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is proud to support the launch of Kirby HVACR’s CO2 training scholarship offer for 2025, aimed at advancing the skills and knowledge of 4th-year HVACR apprentices.
Leadership
At ARC, we are dedicated to fostering the development of skilled technicians, which is why we’re thrilled to support the WorldSkills National Championship 2025, an event that highlights emerging talent and champions excellence in the climate control industry.
Leadership
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is thrilled to support and celebrate the incredible achievements of CCN’s NEXTGEN 2025’s Top 20 Under 25, a group of young professionals making a significant impact in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
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Leadership
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will have a major presence at Wire & Gas 2024 in Brisbane to explain the latest developments in the ARCtick licensing scheme as it applies to the automotive sector.
Support
Recognising that time is money for refrigeration technicians, the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process to significantly reduce the amount of time required to complete a licence renewal application.
Leadership
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.
Leadership
The import and manufacture of small air conditioning equipment with high global warming potential refrigerant (GWP over 750) has been banned as of 1 July 2024.
