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Trades: Refrigeration, HVAC and Plumbing

This guide provides important resources for students in Refrigeration, HVAC and Plumbing programs.

Australian organisations

Below are some Australian organisations researching, informing, and supporting those working in the field of refrigeration, HVAC and plumbing.  

Professional organisations

You may wish to join a professional organisation to network and remain current with the latest insights into refrigeration, HVAC and plumbing.

Evaluating information sources

The CRAAP test

Evaluate the quality of a range of sources using the CRAAP test.

Currency: when was it created?
Relevance: is it on my topic?
Authority: is it by an expert?
Accuracy: is it correct?
Purpose: why was it created?

The SIFT method

Evaluate the quality of web and social media sources using the SIFT method.

Stop - think before using a source.
Investigate where it is from.
Find alternative sources.
Trace claims, quotes and media.

Fact checking

Find out how to verify the factual accuracy of sources using the Fact Checking guide.

• Assess content created by humans and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Learn how to spot fake news.
• Access different fact checking tools.