ARC reports record licensing growth
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) reports that its licence scheme is at record levels.
The ARC says the boost in its ARCTick licensing program reflects the sector’s expanding workforce and increasing industry profile.
In the 2023–24 financial year, ARC recorded a net increase of over 12,618 permits, comprising 10,692 individual refrigerant handling licences (RHLs) and 1,926 business related refrigerant trading authorisations (RTAs).
ARC says recent data suggests the industry is on track for a strong year in 2024–25, with projections exceeding 12,000 new licences and business registrations. The ARC estimates over 65% of new refrigerant handling licence holders this year are under the age of 35, which it says highlights a declining average age across the licensed workforce and suggests a promising industry future.
ARC CEO Glenn Evans described the growth as a strong indicator of the industry’s promising future. He says it’s encouraging to see more professionals entering a field that plays such a vital role in sustainability, safety, and innovation.
“It’s great to see industry numbers growing every day, with the new generation joining the climate change sector,” Evans says. “The profile of our industry is growing at an accelerated rate.”
The ARC says this consistent increase in qualified professionals and businesses not only reflects a healthy and expanding RAC industry, but also underscores the importance of preventing emissions of refrigerants while working on RAC equipment as part of Australia’s transition to a net-zero future.
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