Advanced Generator Technician

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Recreational Vehicle Generator Technician Programs

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 49-3092.00 Recreational Vehicle Service Technician is an occupation that diagnoses, inspects, adjusts, repairs, or overhauls recreational vehicles. Within the occupation, the RV technician may specialize in various aspects of RV maintenance of gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. The NRVTA program focuses on the overarching components of an RV as outlined by the RV Industry Association (RVIA).

Advanced Generator Technician

This program prepares individuals to apply basic technical knowledge and skills to build, test, inspect, repair, service and maintain onboard and portal generators in recreational vehicles. Includes instruction in advanced assessment, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills of generator electrical power and installation as it relates to RV operations. The Advanced Generator Technician program is focused on the hands-on skills and training required for technicians entering the RV industry to properly install, diagnose, and troubleshoot both factory and custom generator installations. The Advanced Generator Technician curriculum covers the core skill areas such as propane management, basic electrical operations, plumbing, fire & life safety, weight distribution, and other technical skills as outlined by the RV Service Training Council. Once the student has acquired their Advanced Generator Technician knowledge and skills, they are eligible to take the RVTAA Certified Generator Technician Exam to join the ranks of Certified Generator Technician professionals. Students might expect to find employment at an insurance agency, banking, extended service agreement companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dealerships, vendors, equipment suppliers, repair shops, and/or via small business ownership.

Full Program Length: 3 weeks / 118 hours

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Registered RV Service Technician

This program prepares individuals to apply basic technical knowledge and skills to build, test, inspect, repair, service and maintain recreational vehicles, systems, and interior and exterior components. Includes instruction in brake, hydraulic, and towing systems; electrical systems; propane systems and propane and electric appliances; carpentry; plumbing; welding; and structural frames. The Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technician program is focused on the entry level skills and training required for new technicians entering the RV industry including pre-delivery inspector (PDI). The RV Service Technician curriculum covers the core skill areas such as propane management, basic electrical operations, plumbing, fire & life safety, weight distribution, and other technical skills as outlined by the RV Service Training Council. Once the student has acquired their RV Service Technician knowledge and skills, they are eligible to take the RVTAA Registered RV Service Technician Exam to join the ranks of Registered RV Service Technician professionals. Students might expect to find employment at insurance industry, banking, extended service agreement companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dealerships, vendors, equipment suppliers, repair shops, and/or via small business ownership.

Full Program Length: 1 week / 48 hours

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