Diploma of Project Management 2022 is now open

Recognised by industry, the program provides students with intensive in-depth training in the fundamentals of managing for profit in the air conditioning, engineering, and mechanical services industries.

Published: 23 March 2022

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice 2022 is now open

Recognised by industry, delivered through self-paced learning over six months, the AMCA Accredited Certificate IV in Project Management provides students with a working knowledge of project management principles and processes and the application of t

Published: 26 January 2022

AMCA Accredited Engineering Drafting course 2022 is now open

Become a highly sort-after Engineering Drafting Graduate from AMCA, the industry body that provides industry specific training for draftspersons in the air conditioning and mechanical services industry.

Published: 12 January 2022

WA Government announces delay to WHS Act implementation

Minister Stephen Dawson MLC made a Brief Ministerial Statement in Parliament advising that the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws will come into effect in March 2022.

Published: 21 December 2021

Victorian Industry Excellence Awards Wrap Up

After three false starts due to COVID, AMCA Australia celebrated its Victorian Industry Excellence Awards on 3 December at Zinc, Federation Square. There was a most jubilant air as we celebrated the culmination of several important occasions.

Published: 14 December 2021

Michael Barnes Apprentice of the Year Awards

AMCA would like to thank everyone for joining us for the 2021 Michael Barnes Apprentice of the Year Awards which was held at the Hilton Hotel Adelaide on 3 December 2021

Published: 14 December 2021

Queensland COVID Safe Plan

Released today: The Queensland Construction and Related Industries COVID Safe Plan launched at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Monday 13 December 2021

Published: 13 December 2021

Adrian Shackleton departs AMCA with thanks and best wishes

AMCA Australia thanks the outgoing Executive Director of our Northern Region, Adrian Shackleton, for his tireless work on behalf of the association, our members, and the broader HVAC industry.

Published: 2 December 2021

Save the date | Western Region Golf Day

Save the date | AMCA is pleased to announce our annual Western Region Golf Day will be held at the beautiful Joondalup Resort Golf Course 17 March 2022.

Published: 2 December 2021

Queensland Conference 2021

Held at the spectacular Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island, we gathered as colleagues and as friends to relax and enjoyed the wild dolphin feeding, snorkelling the wrecks and desert safari.

Published: 1 December 2021

Industry Educational Trade Scholarship 2021

ITS Scholarship delivery model revised, with the theoretical component delivered online.

Published: 1 December 2021

Western Australian 2021 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Awards

The Western Australian 2021 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Awards evening was hosted at the Westin Hotel in Perth and attended by over 290 guests and award recipients for 2019 and 2020.

Published: 25 November 2021

Executive Manager Larry Odgers

AMCA Australia is pleased to announce that Larry Odgers has officially commenced work as the newly appointed Executive Manager—Western Region.

Published: 24 November 2021

BIM MEP AUS Industry Briefing 2021

Over 260 people from all around the world joined us online for our BIM-MEPAUS Industry Briefing, on 16 Nov.

Published: 16 November 2021

NSW Industry Achievement Awards 2021

The long-awaited awards dinner, which was rescheduled from July due to COVID, was held on Saturday 6 November at the beautiful Taronga Park Zoo. There was a jubilant air as around 150 guests enjoyed a delicious 3-course meal and fine wine, and music

Published: 9 November 2021

Annual Report 2020/2021

Following the successful launch of AMCA Australia from 1 July 2021, it is with great pride in the past and optimism for the future that I present the final annual report for the entity trading as AMCA Victoria.

Published: 5 November 2021

Why is Uptick better suited to HVAC than other workflow and asset management software systems?

Uptick invests heavily in understanding the intricacies of the Mechanical Services Industry. Our tailorable software can handle the edge cases and quirks of your HVAC business.

Published: 3 November 2021

Your Future, Your Super legislation – What employers need to know about stapling

Stapling poses the greatest change for employers as it is a new law that will link a person to one super fund and the stapled fund will follow the person when they change jobs.

Published: 28 September 2021

BIM-MEPAUS industry briefing

AMCA Australia will deliver a BIM-MEPAUS industry briefing 16 November, to demonstrate the latest developments and updates within BIM-MEPAUS

Published: 28 September 2021

AMCA Revit MEP Fundamentals and Advanced Training - Pilot Program

The AMCA recently consulted with members to obtain feedback on how to improve training for drafting students. One of the suggestions was for the AMCA to deliver Autodesk Revit MEP training, to ensure AMCA members remain at the forefront of Building I

Published: 9 September 2021

Supply chain issues starting to bite

Contractors are advised to expect delays and price increases over the coming months as the supply chain confronts a perfect storm of challenges.

Published: 8 September 2021

Airborne transmission puts ventilation in the spotlight

AMCA hosts a roundtable to discuss the role of ventilation in helping to mitigate risks of airborne transmission.

Published: 8 September 2021

BIM-MEP AUS Fabrication Update

BIM-MEP AUS hosted a workshop on August 17, with Australia's most innovative Mechanical Contractors and Specialist Fabricators to discuss and agree on maintaining a consistent direction for Australia's MEP Design-to-Fabrication workflows

Published: 8 September 2021

Draft legislation to strengthen unfair contract terms for small business

AMCA submission says draft legislation would improve protections for small businesses but encourages government to raise the turnover threshold.

Published: 8 September 2021

Service Trades College Australia

Recently the AMCA Australia State President for QLD, Ashley Robinson (Ellis Air Conditioning) and the Executive Director Norther Region, Adrian Shackleton, spoke with two groups of mechanical services plumbing and sanitary plumbing apprentices on the

Published: 28 July 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

WA Government announces delay to WHS Act implementation

Minister Stephen Dawson MLC made a Brief Ministerial Statement in Parliament advising that the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws will come into effect in March 2022.

Published: 21 December 2021

COVID-19: Victoria's seven day circuit breaker lockdown

Victorian industry unites to stress the need to follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure sites can be kept safe and stay open.

Published: 27 May 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

QBCC: Annual Financial Reporting due 31 March

Queensland SC1 and SC2 licensees are reminded not to forget to lodge annual financing information with QBCC by 31 March 2021.

Published: 25 March 2021

Queensland fire protection licensing reforms

AMCA Queensland has written to the government to highlight concerns regarding inclusion of fire dampers under the Passive Fire Licence.

Published: 25 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021

How to manage a disciplinary performance review

When handled correctly, performance reviews can be a powerful tool for improving behaviour and driving positive change in employees.

Published: 24 March 2021