AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

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1 AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN THE AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

2 ABOUT ARIA

3 Our Mission TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN THE AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY ARIA s Objectives are: 1. To bring respect to the professional by uplifting its standards through regulatory means whilst preserving and protecting the environment in which we live. 2. To provide technical assistance to the community and industry. 3. To provide a forum where grievance matters can be lodge and dealt with.

4 WHEN WAS ARIA CREATED? ARIA was formed in 1999, incorporated on January 26, 1999 and Launched on February 14, 1999, under the patronage of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), The United Nations (UN) and Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

5 WHY WAS ARIA CREATED? Meet the global environmental demands of the industry. Such as the internationally agreed conditions of the Montreal Protocol with regard to the phase-out of the Ozone Depleting Substances. Restore the Air Conditioning Industry to a level of respect consistent with the degree of engineering and technical expertise required in the industry. Provide standards of operation for the Industry consistent with the international acceptable practices which ensure that customers get value for money.

6 WHY WAS ARIA CREATED? Today, ARIA has become an integral part of Trinidad and Tobago's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry and is dedicated to the development and promotion of the industry.

7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Present) Mr. Kenneth Boodoo - President Mr. Badasee Nanan - Vice President/ATI Director Mr. Stanley Tempro - Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Robert Nunez - Director/ ATI Directors Mr. Jeffrey Shaw Director Mr. Chabeenath (Prem) Ramesar - Director Mr. Barry Mykoo Director Mr. Caesar Samad - Director Mr. David Frost - Director Mr. Michael Hamilton - Director

8 ACHIEVEMENTS ARIA has successfully accommplished: Phasing - out of CFCs with the Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment (MPHE), National Ozone Unit and Environmental Management Agency in 2007 for T & T Terminal Phase-out Management Plan (TPMP) Training over 200 Technicians in Safe Handling of Ozone Substances. Arbitrary Services for industry and Ministry of Trade Import Restrictions and Duties Recommended Industry Rates - Service Prices, Labour Charges and Salary Rates.

9 Also ACHIEVEMENTS ARIA in 1999 incorporated The ARIA Technical Institute Limited with Training in Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Association Developed TTNVQ s competences Level 1, 2 and 3 for HVACR for National Training Agency (NTA) Of T & T We are the National Consultant for the HPMP Phase-out Plan with UNDP and MPHE.

10 ARIA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. Class in Session Graduates 2010

11 WHAT WE VE BEEN DOING Thus far a team consisting of Mr. Kenneth Boodoo ARIA President Mr. Badasee Nanan - ARIA Vice President Mr. Clement Pierre ATI Chairman Mr. Vernon Ramjattan Technical Vocational Teacher IV Has been reviewing and revising the CVQ competencies to ensure they meet and match needs of the T & T and by extension the wider Caribbean for Refrigeration and AC.

12 WHAT WE VE BEEN DOING???

13 OTHER TRAINING NEEDS ARIA has been providing over training expertise and knowledge throughout the Caribbean over the past few years St. George s University, Grenada (In House) National Ozone Unit, Energy Division, Ministry of Finance, Grenada ( Regional Expert ) Facilitated visits to our facilities by: St. Vincent & The Grenadines St. Kitts and Nevis, Senior Trainers in Airconditioning and Refrigeration

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