AMCA

What AMCA does

AMCA (Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia) is a not-for-profit industry association and Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 5139, regulated by ASQA) representing HVAC and mechanical services contractors across Australia. Its functional mandate spans three integrated lines: national policy advocacy on licensing harmonisation, apprenticeship reform, standards and unfair trading practices; accredited vocational training delivering nationally recognised qualifications in fire and life safety (UEERA0098, NAT11284001), project management (BSB40920, BSB50820) and engineering drafting (MEM40422); and non-accredited industry short courses covering contract law, tendering, and fire damper validation, delivered online via Microsoft Teams or in-person.

The association was unified from individual state-based bodies into a single national organisation in 2021 under inaugural National President Michael Anthony and is governed by current President Richard Drigo with CEO Ben Hawkins leading a team of 11-50 staff. Core revenue streams include recurring membership fees (hundreds of contractor members, including enterprise accounts such as Carrier, A.G. Coombs Group and Centigrade), training course fees at $295-$1,500 per enrollment, and event registrations anchored by the annual National Conference (next: Darwin, 28 September 2026). GTM motion is direct-to-consumer: a website-driven membership enquiry flow, email newsletter to 3,000+ HVAC subscribers, phone support (1300 475 615) and regional contacts across VIC/TAS, SA/NT, NSW/ACT/QLD and WA, supplemented by preferred partner benefits (Shell Card fuel discounts, Reece HVAC, Milwaukee, Victaulic, Cbus, BIM-MEP AUS training, Conex Bänninger certification). Recent product launches (June 2026) include a Safety in Design worksheet tool and a Contract Law short course series, indicating incremental product surface expansion.

Name

AMCA

Legal name

Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia PTY. LTD.

Website

https://amca.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMCA is a not-for-profit Australian industry association and Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5139) that provides advocacy, accredited vocational training, and member services for HVAC and mechanical services contractors nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• HVAC trade association
• Vocational training programs
• Contractor advocacy services
• Professional membership benefits
• Construction industry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Burwood East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AMCA operates as a membership-based industry association. Members pay fees to join and access benefits including training discounts, industry intelligence, advocacy services, and member-only resources.
2. Accredited Training Programs: AMCA delivers nationally recognised vocational training and issues qualifications. Programs include BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, and UEERA0098 Inspect, test and repair fire and smoke control features of mechanical services systems. Enrollment fee of $1,500 required.
3. Industry Short Courses: Non-accredited professional development courses including Contract Law Fundamentals ($295 members/$395 non-members), Advanced Contracts ($395 members/$495 non-members), Tendering in Commercial Construction ($395 members/$495 non-members), and VIFSD courses. Delivered online via Microsoft Teams or in-person.
4. Events and Conferences: National Conference events including the 2026 National Conference in Darwin. Event registrations provide revenue and engage members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMCA is a national industry association representing HVAC and mechanical services contractors in Australia, delivering membership services, accredited vocational training (as RTO No. 5139), non-accredited short courses, and industry advocacy on licensing, standards, and workforce issues. Members access proprietary tools (Safety in Design worksheet), industry intelligence (ACIF Forecasts), the searchable Member Directory, annual networking events including the National Conference, and exclusive partner benefits such as Shell Card fuel discounts and Reece HVAC product pricing.

Product overview

AMCA (Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia) is a professional industry association offering a unified platform for HVAC professionals and businesses. The core offering consists of membership services supplemented by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5139) delivering accredited qualifications in fire safety, project management, and engineering drafting. The portfolio includes industry short courses covering contract law, tendering, and fire damper validation. Members also access a Safety in Design worksheet tool, the ACIF construction forecasts dashboard, a member directory, and the annual National Conference. A strategic partnership with Shell Card provides fuel cost benefits with Xero/MYOB accounting integration. BIM-MEP AUS training is offered through a separate initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMCA Membership Professional membership program for HVAC contractors, mechanical services businesses, and allied industry participants. Provides member-only resources including the ACIF Forecasts dashboard, Safety in Design worksheet, Member Directory listing, advocacy representation, training access, and partner benefits.
• Accredited Training Programs Nationally recognised vocational qualifications delivered by AMCA as RTO Code 5139, including fire and life safety units (UEERA0098, NAT11284001), Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920), Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820), and Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (MEM40422). Delivered through a mix of online and on-campus formats.
• Industry Short Courses Non-accredited short courses for HVAC and building services professionals, covering Contract Law Fundamentals, Advanced Contracts, Tendering in Commercial Construction, and VIFSD (Validate Installation of Fire and Smoke Dampers). Designed for continuing professional development with member and non-member pricing tiers.
• Safety in Design (SiD) Worksheet Member-only digital tool for creating Safety in Design documentation, with prepopulated fields for common HVAC scenarios and example control measures. Designed to reduce administrative burden for HVAC contractors producing SiD documentation.
• National Conference 2026 Annual national conference and networking event for HVAC industry professionals, members, and sponsors. Includes keynote sessions, professional development, and industry awards.
• Member Directory Searchable online directory of AMCA member businesses specialising in the design, fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of air conditioning systems, used by specifiers, builders, and clients to find qualified HVAC contractors.
• ACIF Forecasts Access Member-only access to Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) industry intelligence, including the Australian Construction Market Report and the ACIF Customised Forecasts Dashboard, used by HVAC businesses for pipeline planning and commercial forecasting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 HVAC professionals engaged through newsletter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Conex BänningerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Technical partner providing free >B< Press certification training to AMCA members. One-hour certification program covering fitting selection, installation, and testing. Certification exam and hands-on training included.
• Shell CardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering AMCA members exclusive fuel benefits: 8c per litre discount for 6 months and no card fees for 12 months. Shell Card accepted at over 1,500 sites nationwide including Shell, OTR, Reddy Express & Liberty branded locations. Members also earn flybuys points.
• Reece HVACcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred partner providing HVAC products and supplies to AMCA members. Listed as a key partner on the AMCA website alongside other preferred partners.
• MilwaukeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTool partner offering AMCA members access to professional HVAC tools and equipment solutions.
• VictaulicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred partner for pipe fitting and mechanical joining solutions for HVAC systems.
• Windsor Management IBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a preferred partner providing business management services to AMCA members.
• CbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction industry superannuation fund partner offering AMCA members superannuation and insurance solutions.
• BIM-MEP AUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership offering BIM-MEP AUS training program specifically designed for commercial building services organisations. Training available in Building Information Modelling, Revit MEP, and industry-based BIM-MEP AUS initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI): US trade association representing HVACR equipment manufacturers. Comparable as an industry association delivering standards, certification and advocacy to HVAC stakeholders, though representing manufacturers rather than contractors and operating in the US market.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers): UK professional body for building services engineers covering HVAC, lighting and energy. Comparable as a not-for-profit membership body delivering training, technical publications and advocacy to building-services professionals, though UK-focused rather than Australian.
• SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association): US trade association representing sheet metal and air conditioning contractors. Comparable as an HVAC/mechanical services trade body providing advocacy, technical standards, and member services to contractors, though US-focused rather than Australian.
• Master Plumbers Australia: National trade association for plumbing contractors in Australia. Comparable as a not-for-profit building-services trade association providing training, advocacy and member benefits to a parallel construction-services trade in the same Australian geography.

Direct peers

• AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating): Australia's other major HVAC industry body representing refrigeration, air conditioning and heating professionals. Directly comparable as a not-for-profit HVAC industry association offering membership, training, and advocacy in the same Australian market, and explicitly referenced as a co-coalition partner by AMCA on licensing reform.
• Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC): National refrigeration and air conditioning licensing body that issues refrigerant handling licences to HVAC technicians. Highly comparable as an HVAC industry-facing organisation delivering regulatory and training-adjacent services to the same AMCA member base.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Industry Association (HIA): Australia's largest residential building industry association. Comparable as a national trade body delivering training (via HIA Apprentices), advocacy, and member services to building industry participants, though broader and more residential-focused than AMCA's HVAC mechanical contractor niche.
• Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF): Peak industry forum for the Australian building and construction industry that publishes the ACIF Forecasts accessed by AMCA members. Directly comparable as the umbrella policy/research body whose outputs AMCA resells to members, and which represents overlapping industry stakeholders.
• ASHRAE: Global professional society for HVAC&R engineers and building systems. Comparable as a membership-based standards, training and advocacy organisation for the HVAC industry, though operating at international rather than national scope.
• NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association): Australia's peak national body for electrical and communications contractors. Comparable as a national trade association delivering advocacy, training, and member services to a related building-services trade, and a co-coalition partner of AMCA on Tasmania RAC licensing reform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amca_australia
• Facebookfacebook.com/AMCAAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-conditioning-and-mechanical-contractors-association-of-australia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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