The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has adapted its regulations to require automotive qualifications from automotive industry professionals that require a license to handle refrigerants safely.

The AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology and AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology are now recognised for granting a RHL under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management (Refrigerant Handling Licences—Qualifications and Standards) Amendment Determination 2025.

The changes were raised with the department by the sectors industry advisory group and the changes ensure industry professionals are equipped with the required qualifications to safety handle refrigerants in a variety of systems.