Benefits of RACCA Membership

As a RACCA member, you have access to up-to-date advice, documentation and assistance on a wide range of industrial relations and employment matters including wage rates, apprentices, contract of employment, overtime, allowances, disputes, termination of employment, superannuation, long service leave, workers compensation, enterprise bargaining agreements and more.

RACCA provides a range of resources and specialist advice to assist businesses address workplace health and safety issues. These include; safe work methods, toolbox talks, management plans, policies, procedures and an industry specific HSEQ manual, with accompanying Employee Guide to Safety and Hazard/Risk Identification booklets, which meets legislative requirements.

RACCA, in association with allied training partners, have developed a range of training programs which have been specifically designed for the electrical contracting industry and are provided at discount rates to members. Programs have a practical focus, so new skills can be applied immediately and cover a range of areas including: business management, estimating and contracting, WH&S, specialist technical, rescue and resuscitation courses, and many more. RACCA also run workshops and seminars to assist members with topical issues in the industry.

RACCA has the resources and expertise to help you operate your business more efficiently and profitably through the provision of information, assistance and documentation including: bi-monthly articles, contract template documents and associated management system, debt collection and payment claims advice, discounted stationery (including terms and conditions, job cards, time sheet booklets, estimating and quotation books, etc.), discounted legal or specialist advice to assist contractors manage business operations.

As a RACCA member, you will receive up-to-date information, resources and advice on marketing and business management strategies and tips from our qualified staff. This includes, but is not limited to: advice on determining your target market and how to reach them, creating a business plan and managing your business resources (human, financial, physical, and knowledge) as well as marketing your business effectively and efficiently and assistance with your marketing strategies and materials including your website, company profile, social media etc.

As a RACCA member, you will receive up-to-date information on current issues and events through a range of publications, sources and events including:

• membership kit
• quarterly magazines
• fortnightly email newsletters
• published awards
• resource documents
• wages and conditions of employment
• reference materials
• manuals
• practical tools
• seminars
• the NECA website and social media pages.

With representation on Standards, technical and licensing bodies throughout Australia, RACCA has the knowledge and resources to help members and have direct input into the setting of Australian Standards and licensing provisions.

Members are able to obtain comprehensive technical advice, access the latest technical reference material and notification on changes to standards and regulations.

RACCA is committed to promoting its members to the industry and the wider community, as well as offering advice and assistance on how to best market your business to your clients.

As a RACCA member, your business will gain valuable market exposure and networking opportunities including branch meetings, functions and conferences.

RACCA members can also be exposed to new business opportunities through our NECA Find an Electrician search facility, which includes refrigeration and air conditioning contractors, where potential customers can search for a licensed, skilled and professional contractor in their area.

As a division of NECA SA/NT, RACCA SA members have access to a range of business schemes, bulk-buying arrangements and commercial services available to members that are designed to save you money in your everyday business activities.

RACCA members can access savings and discounts through our Member Benefits Program on a wide range of business stationery, construction supplies, tools and manuals, training, insurance, Australian standards, software, bookkeeping, vehicles, fuel, advertising, promotional materials, business assistance, legal assistance, recruitment and more.

RACCA SA represents the interests of its members on the following industry forums which are of vital importance to the refrigeration and air conditioning industries:

• Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Board
• CITB Specialist Services Committee
• National Industry Skills Board (E-Oz)
• Industry Reference Committee (IRC)