NextGen

Watch the official launch of NextGen 2022 and hear from our technicians on the job.

Australian Refrigeration Council CEO, Glenn Evans, explains the importance of the refrigeration and air conditioning trade.

A rewarding career

Australian Refrigeration Council CEO, Glenn Evans, said the important work done by RAC technicians cannot be overstated.

NextGen apprentices dominated the most recent national WorldSkills refrigeration competition held late last year.

Meet the first NextGen nominee for 2022, Natasha Kirchner. She is at the end of her apprenticeship and loves the trade.

Well paid trade

HVAC is one of the highest paid trades in Australia with some technicians earning six figure incomes.

Results from the first global survey ever undertaken of women working in HVACR will be released later this year.

CCN in partnership with the Australian Refrigeration Council presents this year’s Top 20 apprentices under 25 years of age.

In this video CCN Editor, Sandra Rossi, announces the Top 20 Next Generation technicians under 25 years of age for 2021.

The Australian Refrigeration Council explains why NextGen is an important platform to showcase emerging talent.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (RACCA) president, Kevin O’Shea, reflects on a 50 year career as a technician.

CCN has partnered with peak industry body the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) to launch NextGen 2021.

Dream job

Stephanie Peters has landed a job as the first female apprentice at the Brisbane-based branch of Broadcast Services Australia (BSA).

Meet the nominees

In a traditionally male dominated industry where females make up only one per cent of the workforce, Katie Hammill-Lovett is proud to be breaking the mould.

Meet the future of Australia’s RAC trade in this video.

Darwin is home to some impressive apprentices, certainly the most enthusiastic.