The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is proud to support the Global Skills Challenge event, held at TAFE NSW Wollongong, from 24 to 28 June 2026. The event brought together competitors from 16 countries to showcase excellence across 33 skills from trade and technology including refrigeration and air-conditioning, carpentry, cooking, cybersecurity, mechatronics, electrical installations, and health and social care.

Australian Skillaroo wins silver in refrigeration and air conditioning at Global Skills Challenge

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  • Jul 01, 2026
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ARC imprinting climate control on the next generation

Education • Aug 06 • 3 Min Read

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is paving the way for a future-ready workforce by positioning climate control as a career of first choice, starting in high schools.

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ARC headlines conversation on licensing reform in Tasmania

Leadership • Apr 16 • 2 Min Read

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) is leading national industry input into Tasmania’s review of its licensing framework. With a focus on recognising refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) as a distinct trade, the reform aims to align state regulations with national competency standards and better reflect the specialised skills of RAC technicians.

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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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New consumer video highlights the role of licensed technicians in reducing energy costs

Education • Mar 20 • 2 Min Read

A new consumer video for the Summer Campaign by ARC and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) highlights the importance of using licensed technicians to maintain appliances and reduce energy costs.

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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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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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Refrigeration is career of first choice

Education • Nov 21 • 2 Min Read

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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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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Video highlights climate value of RAC technicians

Education • Nov 21 • 2 Min Read

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..