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For professionals who invest in accredited training and continuously maintain their qualifications, the presence of these illegitimate operators erodes market trust, drives down standards and puts ethical contractors at a competitive disadvantage. When corners are cut, the entire industry pays the price.
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD Falsifying SAQCC Gas registration or SARACCA membership is not a grey area— it’ s a criminal offence. These cases are treated with the utmost seriousness and should be reported immediately. Clients, facility managers and procurement teams must be empowered to verify contractor legitimacy through official channels— such as the SAQCC Gas Registered Practitioners List, the Electronic Certificate of Conformance( CoC) system and SARACCA’ s online directories.
SARACCA’ S STAND ON PROTECTING THE INDUSTRY, ONE CREDENTIAL AT A TIME We are actively working with regulators, training institutions, and enforcement authorities to ensure:
• Mandatory verification checks on all installations involving pressure vessels and refrigerant systems
• Wider access to public directories of registered and compliant practitioners
• Real-time digital tools, including the SAQCC Gas CoC Training App, available on the SARACCA website, to support technicians in issuing CoCs accurately and compliantly. Access it here: www. saracca. co. za / saqcc-gas-training
• Stronger penalties and industry bans for those found falsifying credentials or operating under expired licenses
As we look to a future defined by sustainable infrastructure, energy efficiency and climate-conscious engineering, there can be no room for unlawful behaviour. Now more than ever, our industry must unite to defend its standards, support qualified practitioners, and ensure that South African HVAC installations are safe, compliant, and future-ready.
To report suspected malpractice or to verify your technician’ s registration status, visit www. saracca. co. za. Let’ s ensure the only jobs getting awarded are those backed by compliance, credibility, and care. RACA
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