The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Board has initiated a review of the competencies associated with the Certificate II qualification, to confirm if they still meet the requirements for the entitlements of the restricted heat pump–split systems–installation and decommissioning licence.
The review of the Certificate II level training is being undertaken through the ARC’s ‘Training Quality’ industry working group, under the guidance of ARC’s Technical and Training Manager, Noel Munkman.
Kevin O’Shea, ARC Board Chairperson and RACCA President emphasised that the importance of the review to the industry,
“The review is long overdue and will identify if the training competencies still meet the requirements of the scope of works permitted by the restricted licence.
“The dynamic nature of the industry gives rise to the need for qualifications which underpin licence types to remain relevant and appropriate.”
Given the requirement for the Certificate II qualification is a law, the ARC has no power to change. However, the results of the review will be presented to the Australian Government for their consideration.
This story was provided courtesy of the Australian Refrigeration Council and was edited slightly prior to publication.