Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd

Welcome to Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC)

The Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC) administers refrigerant handling licences and refrigerant trading authorisations on behalf of the Australian Government. In a scheme to manage regulations under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act (1989), the ARC ensures that the handling and purchase of fluorocarbon refrigerant is limited to those who have proven themselves competent and qualified.

ARC provides assistance to the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in complying with the laws that encompass refrigerant trading authorisations for purchasers and refrigerant handling licences for trade's persons.

This website provides helpful information and regular updates to assist the industry with ongoing developments. Your comments and feedback would be gratefully received.

The Coolchange Newsletter
December 2009, Issue 15

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Announcements

New Fact Sheet on “Who can do what, with Split System Air Conditioners”

Fact Sheet 13 details the distinction of work practices between RAC and Restricted Splits RHLs.

Fact Sheet 13 - Who Can Do What?

Online Applications

The ARC, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), has introduced an initiative to improve the level of convenience for technicians and businesses renewing their licence.

As of July 1st, current RTA and RHL holders as well as new applicants are able to submit their applications electronically. The benefits of such a facility include faster processing times, step-to step guidance to assist in correct completion of applications and clarity around the qualifications required for different licence types.

Re-applicants will be provided with a personal username and password which will enable them to lodge their application electronically and use the online payment facility.