The Australian Refrigeration Council is proud to continue its support for CCN’s NextGen programme in 2025.

Anycool Refrigeration technician Dylan Brown is a fourth-year apprentice with a big future.

Australian Refrigeration Services technician Chantelle Mares completed her apprenticeship in 2023.

Cold Logic technician Jake Johnson admits there is a lot to learn but that is what keeps the job interesting.

Grosvenor Engineering Group technician Frank Taylor completed his apprenticeship last year.

Hiflow Integrated Services Group technician Alex Nolan would like to start his own air conditioning and refrigeration business one day.

Hiflow Integrated Services Group technician Bryce Bell completed a year of university before deciding to do a trade.

Hiflow Integrated Services Group technician Corey Holgate wants to complete his apprenticeship and work his way up the ranks.

Hiflow Integrated Services Group technician Curtis Howard received high praise from customers for his outstanding work during Cyclone Alfred.

Matterhorn Refrigeration technician Samuel Zarafa started his career working during school holidays.

MACS Air Conditioning Services technician Brandon Whitehouse was introduced to the trade by his father.

Noppen Group technician Kyle Matthews says the most challenging part of the job is fault-finding.

Noppen Group technician Matthew Hikin is in the second year of his apprenticeship.

Noppen Group technician Blake Tattam has just turned 18 and is in the second year of his apprenticeship.

Oomiak Refrigeration technician Shanae Houlden says the opportunities for career progression in HVACR are endless.

Pac Air Services technician Oliver Stephen-Smith started out by doing work experience at an air conditioning company during the school holidays.