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What is the ARC and what does it do?
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The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management
Regulations 1995 (the Regulations) cover licensing requirements for
those who work with refrigerants and refrigeration and air conditioning
systems.
In June 2005 the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) was appointed
by the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources to administer
the refrigeration and air conditioning aspects of the Regulations.
The ARC is responsible for granting refrigerant handling licences and
refrigerant trading authorisations approved under the Regulations.
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What is the difference between a
Refrigerant Trading Authorisation and a Refrigerant
Handling Licence?
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A Refrigerant Trading Authorisation is a business level permit that
allows a business to acquire, possess and dispose of refrigerants.
A Refrigerant Handling Licence is a technician level permit that allows
the holder (the technician) to do certain types of work on RAC
equipment.
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If I have a licence issued by my state
regulator (such as the Office of Fair Trading) to work
why do I need to hold a refrigerant handling licence and/or a
refrigerant trading
authorisation?
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Depending on which state or territory you
live in, you may need a state level contractors licence or similar to
operate your business. However, state authorities no longer issue
licences for refrigerant purchase or handling. To legally undertake
either of these activities you must hold the national licence /
authorisation, issued by ARC.
You should also become aware of any other state / territory regulations
that may impact on your activities.
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I only work on the repair of auto air
conditioning systems, do I need to be assessed to the
full AUR 20799 or AUR 20705?
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To handle a refrigerant for any work on air conditioning fitted to the
cabin of a motor vehicle either AUR20799 Certificate II in Automotive
(Mechanical – A/C) or AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive
(Mechanical – A/C) and the unit AURT422645A is required. If
evidence of having completed AURT422645A is not supplied the licence
will be issued restricting the holder to work other than Overhaul Air
Conditioning System Components.
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Do importers of pre–charged
refrigeration and air conditioning equipment require a Refrigerant
Trading Authorisation?
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NO. Importers of equipment containing fluorocarbon based refrigerants
require an import licence issued by The Department of the Environment
and Water Resources. Further details can be found at
http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/licences/index.html
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