The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to design a national licensing scheme for electrical trades. ARC administers the national RAC licensing scheme on behalf of the Federal Government.
National licensing will allow electrical professionals to work seamlessly across state and territory borders without the need to reapply for separate licences or pay additional fees. ARC has encouraged the government to include refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians with restricted electrical licences in the reform. This would ensure they can work across borders under the same licence.
RAC equipment accounts for over 24 per cent of energy consumed in Australia and contributes more than 2 per cent to the nation’s GDP. Allowing restricted electrical licence holders to work interstate will increase workforce mobility, help meet growing demand, and contribute to net-zero emissions goals.
National electrical and communications associations (NECA) have long campaigned for this reform, which ARC fully supports.
This national licensing reform is a significant step forward,” Glenn Evans, CEO of the Australian Refrigeration Council, said. “It’s crucial that restricted electrical licences be included in the reform to ensure flexibility and mobility across borders.”
ARC commends the Federal Government for recognising the value of national licensing and calls for restricted electrical licence holders to be able to work interstate as part of the national framework.
