Licence required by law

ARCtick (Australian Refrigeration Council)

Australia's national licence for handling refrigerants. Anyone installing or servicing air conditioning or refrigeration that contains refrigerant gas must hold an ARCtick licence — it's required by federal law.

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3,904tradespeople with a ARCtick record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 1 July 2026. Not an official membership count.

Check a specific trader

Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current ARCtick status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where ARCtick holders are

  • QLD1,201 on record
  • NSW862 on record
  • WA689 on record
  • VIC586 on record
  • SA239 on record
  • ACT186 on record
  • TAS140 on record
  • NT1 on record

ARCtick holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current ARCtick record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is ARCtick (Australian Refrigeration Council)?

Australia's national licence for handling refrigerants. Anyone installing or servicing air conditioning or refrigeration that contains refrigerant gas must hold an ARCtick licence — it's required by federal law. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold ARCtick (Australian Refrigeration Council)?

We track 3,904 tradespeople with a ARCtick (Australian Refrigeration Council) record, based on register and listing data collected up to 1 July 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds ARCtick (Australian Refrigeration Council)?

Check the official register at https://www.arctick.org/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.