Refrigerant Trading Authorisation Industry Segments

RTA Industry Segments

Scope

Automotive Air Conditioning

Includes any work on air conditioning equipment fitted to the cabin of a motor vehicle.

Aviation

Includes any work undertaken on air conditioning equipment on aircraft.

Department of Defence

Applicable to the Department of Defence Only

Domestic RAC

Includes any work on domestic refrigeration or air conditioning equipment.

Manufacturer

Applicable to manufacturers only

Marine

Includes any work on refrigeration or air conditioning on vessels while at sea

Refrigerant Wholesaler

Applicable to wholesalers only

Restricted Automotive Parts Recycler

Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged motor vehicle equipment prior to recycling or destruction

Restricted Metal Recycler

Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged equipment prior to recycling or destruction

Restricted Non-flurocarbon Refrigerants

Includes recovering refrigerant prior to recharging with hydrocarbons

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.

Restricted Waste Management

Includes recovering refrigerant from end of life or damaged equipment prior to recycling or destruction

Split Systems A/C Installation

Includes installation and decommissioning of a single head split system air conditioner of less than 18 kW cooling capacity.

Stationary RAC

Includes any work in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, other than the automotive industry.

Transport Refrigeration

Includes any work on mobile refrigeration systems other than air conditioning systems in the cabin of a motor vehicle

Latest News

RAC Technician Leadership

Advancing RAC Licensing in Tasmania

Leadership • Mar 24 • 2 Min Read

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is engaging in constructive discussions with the Tasmanian Building and Consumer Regulator (CBOS) to amend the existing licensing framework.

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ARC sponsors Kirby HVACR’s CO2 training scholarship for 2025

Leadership • Mar 20 • 2 Min Read

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.

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ARC’s support for future talent at the WorldSkills National Championship 2025

Leadership • Mar 20 • 2 Min Read

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.

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ARC celebrates NEXTGEN 2025’s Top 20 Under 25

Leadership • Mar 19 • 2 Min Read

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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Scam Awareness - Protecting Yourself

Support • Dec 05 • 3 Min Read

In recent times, there has been an increase in online scams targeting individuals, and we want to help you remain vigilant and protect yourself from potential threats. Scammers often employ tactics such as phishing emails or fraudulent websites to compromise personal information.

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Learn about licensing at Wire & Gas

Leadership • Nov 21 • 2 Min Read

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.

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Instant renewals save time for technicians

Support • Nov 21 • 3 Min Read

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.

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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance

Leadership • Nov 21 • 2 Min Read

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.

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Ban on high-GWP small AC equipment

Leadership • Nov 21 • 2 Min Read

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.