- Where does VASA operate from?
- Who are the current office bearers?
- What are VASA's main activities?
- What are the membership categories and what do they cost?
- What are the service standards & minimum equipment list for members?
- What are the main benefits of being a member?
Where does VASA operate from?
The VASA head office is in Paradise Point
in
Who are the current office bearers?
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President:
Ian Stangroome
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T:
08 8234 9112 F: 08 8354 3540
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Vice President: Mark
Padwick
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T: 02 9791 0999 F: 02 9791 9029
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Director:
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T: 03 9896 7311 F: 03 9890 4043
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Director: Barry Rogers
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T: 64 9 573 3392 F: 64 9 573 3395
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Director: Mark Mitchell
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T: 07 55711986 F: 07 55286487
mmitchell@sca-australia.com.au
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Director: Deyan Barrie
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T: 02 9476 6277 F: 02 9477 6026
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Treasurer: Jeff Smit
( T: 02 9439 6772 F: 02 9906 1947
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What are VASA's main activities?
VASA strives to improve and maintain standards of automotive air
conditioning and auto electrical installation, repairs and
maintenance through technical training and sharing of information
We provide a professional consultancy representing the automotive
air-conditioning, engine cooling and auto electrical industry which
can advise governments, environmental and standards authorities,
insurance companies and kindred automotive organisations on matters
affecting the industry.
We ensure that members keep abreast of rapid technology changes in
automotive engineering. Through conventions, trade shows and
regional workshop training programs, VASA contributes to the
continuing advancement and education of members.
VASA promotes a culture of caring customer service, transparent
business practices, professional fault diagnosis and consistent
repair and warranty procedures in all VASA workshops and have
developed and maintained a code of technical standards and business
ethics which is self-regulatory and strictly enforced.
What are the membership categories and what do they cost?
Workshop - Annual Fees $359 (plus GST)
Eligibility. The business owner or at least one employee with a
Certificate III in automotive electrical, or a Certificate II in
Automotive (Mechanical-Radiator Repairs), or a Certificate II in Air
Conditioning or a National Refrigerant Handling licence. Other
qualifications as approved by VASA.
Workshop members have full voting rights and access to all VASA
entitlements including all publications and exposure on the VASA
website.
National Wholesaler - Annual Fee $1200 (plus GST)
Eligibility. Business wholesaling automotive electrical, engine
cooling or air conditioning parts with branches in more than one
state or territory. National
Wholesaler members have full voting rights and access to all VASA
entitlements including all publications and exposure on the VASA
website.
Licensed Technician - Annual Fees $177 (plus GST)
Eligibility. Certificate III in automotive electrical, or a
Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical-Radiator Repairs), or a
Certificate II in Air Conditioning or a National Refrigerant
Handling licence. Other qualifications as
approved by VASA. Licensed
Technician members do not have voting rights, nor exposure on the
VASA website.
They receive all other VASA entitlements including publications.
Manufacturer - Annual Fee $400 (plus GST)
Eligibility. Manufacturer of auto electrical, air conditioning or
engine cooling components or repair equipment.
Manufacturer members have full voting rights and access to
all VASA entitlements including all publications and exposure on the
VASA website.
State Wholesaler - Annual Fee $450 (plus GST)
Eligibility. Business wholesaling automotive electrical,
engine cooling or air conditioning parts with branches in one state
or territory only. State Wholesaler
members have full voting rights and access to all VASA entitlements
including all publications and exposure on the VASA website.
Corporate – Annual Fee $120 (plus GST)
Eligibility. Other businesses and entities with indirect involvement
in the industry. Corporate members
do not have voting rights, nor exposure on the VASA website, or
subscription to TaT. They receive all other VASA entitlements
including Hot Air.
What are the service standards & minimum equipment list for members?
EQUIPMENT LIST STANDARDS
VASA's operating philosophy is based on the application of
professional service standards. The following service standards are
in addition to the guidelines established by relevant legislation
(enforced via the Codes of Practice) when dealing with prescribed
substances.
These standards are the guidelines for servicing to be used on all
systems, irrespective of the refrigerant being used (i e Ozone
depleting or non-ozone depleting).
It is not feasible for VASA to specify acceptable service and repair
procedures for all systems simply because of the diversity in
systems. The procedures listed here are generic and can be applied
to a majority of vehicle air conditioning systems. When working on
systems where it is deemed that due to complexity, layout or design,
additional procedures are required, the VASA technician must perform
tasks that maintain the integrity of the system. Specifically, those
technicians who work with earthmoving plant and agricultural
equipment will have a more extensive service list than indicated
here, as will chiller and freezer units and systems incorporating
complex electronic control systems.
SERVICE EQUIPMENT
To perform service procedures to an acceptable standard all VASA
workshops/businesses must have the following equipment as a MINIMUM.
- Manifold and gauge set/s, refrigerant dedicated
- Hose set with service couplers, refrigerant dedicated and conforming with all relevant States Codes of Practice (where applicable)
- Refrigerant Weight/Volume measuring equipment, incorporated into charging station or independent item. Usually a graduated charging cylinder (dial-a-charge) or electronic weight platform
- Vacuum pump capable of - 100.6 kPa (-29.62 InHg.)
- Electronic leak detector either audible/visible electronic or heated diode type
- Thermometer
- Oil Measuring Equipment, oil injector, syringe or graduated container
- Servicing labels specifying refrigerant, oil, service dates and must comply with state regulations.
- Recovery Station for the recovery of prescribed substances (must comply with AS 4211.1)
- Digital Multi-Meter mandatory for the testing of electronic control systems
- Hand/Power tools, adequate range to facilitate service and
repair
- Hoist/Ramp/Pit/Floor jacks, with safety stands/locking mechanisms operational
- Safety glasses/gloves
What are the main benefits of being a member?
As a technician in today’s rapidly
changing automotive world, you just can’t gather enough information
to keep your business profitable and your skills up to date. To stay
ahead of the game, you need the resources and support of the VASA
network to help you compete with the corporate chains and
dealerships.
VASA membership pays dividends well
beyond its small annual membership fee with benefits like:
• recognition as an industry specialist
by your membership of
• qualified business inquiries driven by
VASA’s website and other national advertising
• exposure for your business on VASA’s
website, including your own member page and
email address mybusiness@vasa.org.au
• access to cutting edge industry
training by leading trainers at VASA-accredited workshops – with
some at member-only subsidised prices
• free subscription to The Automotive
Technician – the automotive industry’s most informative trade
journal - retail value $115 per year - plus VASA members can access
the TaT website and its hundreds of repair solutions, as well as the
on-line technical help facility
• VASA newsletter Hot Air posted to every
member, along with the TaT magazine, every two months
• access to the member-only section of
the VASA website where you will find VASA’s own Registered
Technician Program (RTP) on air conditioning, as well as archived
copies of MACS Worldwide (USA) technical bulletins and other
training and reference materials
• support and representation of your
business by VASA board members at state and federal government level
and industry groups. It is essential that the needs of the
automotive air conditioning, electrical and cooling industry
are taken into consideration with issues such as the introduction of
the carbon trading scheme.