Industry standards and shaping a sustainable future IRHACE members are actively involved in the latest review of the Code of Practice for self-contained low charge systems and systems other than self-contained. The first Code of Practice was developed by IRHACE back in 2001 with subsequent updates in 2007 (stationery codes) and 2008 (automotive codes) in coordination with AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating). Excel recently hosted its seventh annual Apprentice Training Week. The apprentices participate in brazing, welding, customer communications, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics training, as well as system design and planning. More than 35 apprentices completed the annual event, held from September 11-15 at Excel Tauranga. With the anticipated growth in the use of heat pumps, there’s a need for more skilled installers. Heat pump installation crosses over a large number of traditional jobs and roles and customers are often uncertain as to who they should be contacting – heating, plumbing or refrigeration companies. The IOR (Institute of Refrigeration) education working group is conducting a survey to determine the necessary skills and training required for the refrigeration sector to meet the increasing demand for heat pump technologies.
IRHACE’s participation in reviewing industry standards contributes to its aim of promoting the economic wellbeing and quality of life of our members, and of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industries.
IRHACE, as an AASA country member, has been provided with a VIP invitation to attend the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) Winter Conference in Chicago in January 2024. This is a great opportunity for experts, innovators and professionals from around the world to explore new concepts and trends, exchange knowledge and continue ASHRAE’s mission of shaping a sustainable future for all. The conference’s technical programme features over 100 technical sessions in nine tracks, including a track dedicated to decarbonisation and climate change. This is a fantastic opportunity and 150 companies from across the world will be in attendance
P hil PHIL MOHAN IRHACE PRESIDENT 2023-2025
irhace.org.nz
NOVEMBER 2023
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