The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched an initiative to make it easier for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians and businesses to access essential industry standards.

Through corporate funding, the ARC is sponsoring mobile-only access to a curated set of RAC Standards via the Standards Australia mobile app. Refrigerant Handling License (RHL) and Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA) holders can obtain a free voucher code through the ARC website, which can then be redeemed for access through the Standards Australia Store.

The curated standards provide comprehensive guidance covering the full lifecycle of RAC systems, from specification and design, to installation, servicing and end-of-life decommissioning.

These standards are referenced in Section 135 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 (Cth) and form part of the compliance framework for licensed technicians.

ARC chief executive Glenn Evans says the move is aimed at strengthening industry capability while ensuring safety, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.

“This initiative is about equipping the industry with the tools they need to uphold safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance,” he says.

“Making these Standards easily accessible is a step forward in strengthening industry capability and professionalism.”

Voucher codes are limited each month and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.