Tag: ARC

This summer, we’re keeping cooler than ever. Australia’s refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) industry has continued to grow steadily. As per the latest 2024-25 ARC permit scheme annual report, the automotive sector holds the largest number of current Refrigerant Trading Authorisations (RTAs), making up more than 52 per cent of all current RTAs. It is a … Continue reading ARC Insights: Auto refrigerant trends and summer reminder 

Australia’s refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) industry continues to grow in scale and importance, with over 113,000 current ARCTick permit holders as of 30 June 2025. This includes 90,966 Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) holders and 22,357 Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA) holders, underscoring the critical role RAC industry plays in environmental protection and technical excellence. Continue reading ARC Insights: Driving sustainability and skills – the rise of automotive refrigerant licensing in Australia

By Australian Refrigeration Council CEO Glenn Evans Not long ago, the quiet roll of an electric vehicle (EV) was a rare sound on Australian roads. Today, EVs are reshaping our cities, infrastructure, and the automotive industry. Earlier this year, the federal government introduced the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), designed to encourage car manufacturers to … Continue reading AC Insights: Future-proofing the trade – EV skills, licensing and the road to net zero

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC)’s 2024/25 summer ‘Look for The Tick’ campaign resultes in significant increases in consumer engagement, with website visits increasing 62.66 per cent over the previous year to 136,000. Licence checks through this service jumped by 58.75 per cent to nearly 13,000 checks completed this year alone, while more than 18,500 business … Continue reading Look for The Tick uptick

By Australian Refrigeration Council CEO Glenn Evans This past summer, much like the temperature, the Look for the Tick campaign achieved new milestones in driving consumer awareness. As Australia faces rising temperatures and increasing cost-of-living pressures, it’s critical for consumers to understand the value of choosing licensed professionals for the maintenance and servicing of their … Continue reading ARC Insights: More people ‘Look for the Tick’

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has updated regulations to enable qualified electric vehicle (EV) technicians to obtain refrigerant handling licenses. It addresses the growing need for skilled professionals capable of servicing and maintaining the complex thermal management systems in electric vehicles. These vehicles use refrigerant-based systems for battery and … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Technicians Gain Access to Refrigerant Handling Licenses

Australia’s federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is running a public consultation survey about permit schemes, including the one operated by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). The survey is live now and will close at 5pm on 28 February 2025. VASA members are encouraged to take part in the survey … Continue reading Have your say: RAC Permit Scheme consultation closes on February 28

The automotive sector is driving a boost in the number of young Australians pursuing refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) as their career of first choice, reflected in the latest licensing data released by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). Over the past five years, both Refrigerant Handling Licences (RHLs) and Refrigerant Trading Authorisations (RTAs) have experienced significant … Continue reading More young Australians choosing cool careers