Have your say on the 2026 HVAC&R qualifications review
The Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board (ETITC ISB) is seeking feedback on their 2026 review of HVAC&R qualifications.
The first 'virtual meeting' of the industry working group helping to develop a new recruitment approach and campaign met recently - and there were lots of great ideas for how we can attract more refrigerant superstars into this awesome industry!
Young people out of school, people already in other trades (like electricians and repair industries) along with immigrants to NZ were discussed as our potential priority audiences.
Next steps will be to develop the materials, and launch the campaign through targeted advertising, social media, school expos and other communication channels.
Watch this space!
The Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Creative Industry Skills Board (ETITC ISB) is seeking feedback on their 2026 review of HVAC&R qualifications.
A Government decision to move ahead with a regulated product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants marks a major step in tackling some of New Zealand’s most potent greenhouse gases.