The Australian Institute of Refrigeration,Air Conditioning and Heating

Strategic Plan2020–2022

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is the leading specialist membership association for professionals and practitioners in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry.

AIRAH provides an industry voice; builds the skills of members and the industry; shapes policy and regulatory frameworks, standards and guidelines; provides knowledge sharing, education and training; and delivers conferences, forums and events.

airah.org.au LEADING HVAC&R FOR 100 YEARS

@AIRAHconnect @AIRAH @AIRAHNews

OUR MISSIONTo create an Australian HVAC&R

industry that is highly skilled and professional, safe, sustainable and

environmentally effective.

OUR VISIONSafe, sustainable, healthy

and effective environments.

LEADING HVAC&R FOR 100 YEARS

To explore the complete 2020–2022 Strategic Plan, visit airah.org.au/strategicplan

AIRAH is pursuing four primary goals to achieve its mission:

OUR GOALS & STRATEGIES

INDUSTRY VOICEThe industry voice for resilience, sustainability, safety and innovation in HVAC&R

• Facilitate innovation to create net zero buildings

• Advocate for licensing and registration change to support regulatory compliance and the transition to low-GWP refrigerants

COLLABORATIONCreate strong government and industry influence and commercial linkages

• Develop constructive and influential relationships with government and industry

• Collaborate with government and industry to develop technical tools and training programs

MEMBERSHIPAustralia’s peak membership body for HVAC&R professionals and practitioners

• Introduce an accreditation program and become an assessment scheme for registration of professional engineers

• Develop programs, and recognise diversity to strengthen our membership and HVAC&R visibility and community engagement

EDUCATIONThe leading provider of industry-recognised technical knowledge, education and training

• Create and deliver education programs to support technical and professional careers, safety and compliance

• Build our range of technical tools and resources

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Engagement and trials with the Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub). This initiative – led by AIRAH and the Australian Renewable Energy

Agency (ARENA) – aims to facilitate the HVAC&R industry’s transition to a low-emissions future,

stimulate job growth, and showcase innovation.

Launch of the AIRAH Registered Professional Engineer (ARPEng) accreditation program.

Introduction of new career-enhancing education and training programs.

The AIRAH 2020–2022 Strategic Plan delivers some of AIRAH’s

key events and initiatives: