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Federal Government

1. Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships - Information on all aspects of Australian Apprenticeships for employers, jobseekers, school students and careers advisers

2. Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Building Codes Board combines all levels of government and includes representatives from the building industry and oversees building regulatory matters
3. Energyrating.gov.au
Energyrating.gov.au is a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies to assist consumers in the selection of energy efficient appliances
4. Ozone and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases
Ozone and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases - Commonwealth Government information relating to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry including legislation and licensing information.
5. Safe Work Australia’s
Safe Work Australia’s primary responsibility to improve occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia.

 

State Government

1. Apprenticeships Info
Apprenticeships Info is an initiative of the Queensland Government's Queensland Skills Plan to provide improved support to participants in apprenticeships and traineeships.
2. Comprehensive workplace health and safety
Comprehensive workplace health and safety information from the Queensland Government with access to relevant legislation, codes of practice, and links to other relevant sites
3. Wageline
Wageline - Queensland Government statewide information service on industry awards, agreements and entitlements

 

Industry

1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia
2. Australian Construction Industry
Australian Construction Industry forum - facilitates communication between the various sectors of the construction industry and is a central industry liaison point for governments and associated agencies.
3. NATSPEC

NATSPEC is a not-for-profit organisation that is owned by the design, build, construct and property industry through professional associations and government property groups. It's major service is the comprehensive national specification system endorsed by government and professional bodies.

 

Legislation

1. Commonwealth legislation:

Ozone and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases - associated acts & regulations

 

Networks

1. The Green Building Council of Australia

The Green Building Council of Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that aims to develop a sustainable property industry for Australia by supporting the adoption of green building practices.


 

Peak / Professional Bodies

1. Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Australia
Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Australia
2. Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating
Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating
3. Australian Refrigeration Council of Australia

Australian Refrigeration Council of Australia

4. Automotive Air-conditioning
Automotive Air-conditioning, Electrical and Cooling Technicians of Australasia

 

Accreditation, Licensing and Guidelines

1. Licensing Line News
Licensing Line News is Australia's leading source of information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training.
2. Standards Australia

Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government Standards organisation. It is charged by the Commonwealth Government to meet Australia’s need for contemporary, internationally aligned Standards and related services.

3. The Australian Refrigeration Council
The Australian Refrigeration Council administers refrigerant handling licences and refrigerant trading authorisations on behalf of the Australian Government.


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Upcoming Events

Kallangur Better Building Trade Show

07-Jun-2012
Location North Leagues, 1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur Date & Time Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 16:30 - 18:00 Event Details Construction Skills Queensland will be at this year’s Bet..
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Reinvent Your Career Expo

16-Jun-2012
Melbourne’s largest adult careers and employment event is on June 16th and 17th at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Meet face to face with Australia’s leading employers, educato..
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Reinvent Your Career Expo

17-Jun-2012
Melbourne’s largest adult careers and employment event is on June 16th and 17th at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Meet face to face with Australia’s leading employers, educato..
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Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards

14-Sep-2012
Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards Friday 14 September, SkillsTech Australia Acacia Ridge Training Centre http://www.skillstech.tafe.qld.gov.au/ ..
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