Nick Johns-WickbergARC funds free RAC standards for licence holders
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced new funding to provide free access to curated standards for RAC technicians and businesses.
The initiative will provide Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) and Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA) holders with free and easy access to essential industry standards.
Permit holders will now be able to view the curated set of RAC standards on the Standards Australia mobile app, using a sponsored voucher code that can be obtained via the ARC website.
Vital standards
The standards in question offer comprehensive guidance across the full lifecycle of RAC systems, covering specification, design, installation, servicing, and end-of-life decommissioning.
Referenced in Section 135 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 (Cth), these standards form part of the compliance framework for licensed technicians under the terms of their licence.
“This initiative is about equipping the industry with the tools they need to uphold safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance,” says ARC CEO Glenn Evans. “Making these standards easily accessible is a step forward in strengthening industry capability and professionalism.”
What’s included
The voucher code offers free access to the RAC technician’s set, which includes the following standards:
AS/NZS 5149.1:2016
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements, Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria (ISO 5149-1:2014, MOD)
AS/NZS ISO 817:2016
Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification
AS/NZS 5149.4:2016
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements, Part 4: Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery (ISO 5149-4:2014, MOD)
AS/NZS 5149.3:2016
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements, Part 3: Installation site (ISO 5149-3:2014, MOD)
AS/NZS 5149.2:2016
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements, Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation (ISO 5149-2:2014, MOD)
Gain free access
Permit holders can obtain a free voucher code via the ARC website. This code can then be redeemed through the Standards Australia Store for mobile-only access.
Please note: Voucher codes are limited each month and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Why only 5149 set of standards what about 60335, 60079, 60204, 61010
These are just as important for people with hydrocarbon systems
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