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Refrigeration is career of first choice

8 October 2024
Australians are increasingly turning to refrigeration and air conditioning as a career of first choice, according to new licensing data released by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).

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Learn about licensing at Wire & Gas

23 July 2024
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

16 July 2024
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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Video highlights climate value of RAC technicians

10 July 2024
A new video produced by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) highlights the valuable contribution Australia’s licensed refrigeration and air conditioning technicians make to protecting the environment.

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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance

5 July 2024
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

2 July 2024
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.

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