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CCN Live 2018
Industry groups participating in the review met again in early October, but Smith said at- tendees were unable to reach agreement on a number of issues.
RACCA president, Kevin O’Shea, said the high level of infighting within the HVACR in- dustry has contributed to many of the sector’s current problems.
“We are a very fragmented industry with too many associations that don’t work to- gether,” he said.
“The electrical trade is strong because it has one body, one voice unlike HVACR which lacks cohesion.
“We will never progress while there is so much infighting.”
Panellists agreed that a lack of visibility is a
“WE ARE A VERY FRAGMENTED INDUSTRY WITH TOO MANY ASSOCIATIONS THAT DON’T WORK TOGETHER.”
- RACCA PRESIDENT, KEVIN O’SHEA
key problem for the refrigeration and air condi- tioning trade.
In a bid to try and address the problem, the RRA is working on a number of projects.
Bennett said the RRA has commissioned a report to find out what the younger generation want career-wise and what steps can be taken to improve public perception of the trade.
The report, which has just been completed, was undertaken by the National Centre for Voca- tional Education Research (NCVER).
Bennett will examine the findings of the re- port in coming weeks.
At the same time, Bennett is working with the Australian National University (ANU) on the creation of a Flammability Calculator to test the flammability of refrigerants. ✺
LEFT: The
panel discussion generated plenty of ideas to address some of the industry’s biggest challenges.
BELOW: There was time to unwind at the end of the day with drinks and canapes.
BOTTOM LEFT: Western Sydney TAFE RAC teacher, Stephen Smith, delivered the keynote address.
OPPOSITE PAGE: RACCA president, Kevin O’Shea,
on stage at CCN Live 2018.
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