Recreational Vehicle (RV) Inspector Program:
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 or inspection of gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components.
RV Inspector Training Courses
This program prepares individuals to apply 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. Upon completion, the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Inspector, the student will gain inspection skills in the areas of propane, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, weight knowledge, and other technical skills as outlined in the RV Service Training Council. The Recreational Vehicle (RV) Inspector provides a comprehensive focus on evaluating and reporting operational status of the RV systems found in today’s RVs. Students might expect to find employment at inspection firms, insurance industry, banking, extended service agreement companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dealerships, repair shops, and/or via small business ownership.
Required Courses:
RV Inspector Training Courses
This program prepares individuals to apply 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. Upon completion, the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Inspector, the student will gain inspection skills in the areas of propane, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, weight knowledge, and other technical skills as outlined in the RV Service Training Council. The Recreational Vehicle (RV) Inspector provides a comprehensive focus on evaluating and reporting operational status of the RV systems found in today’s RVs. Students might expect to find employment at inspection firms, insurance industry, banking, extended service agreement companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dealerships, repair shops, and/or via small business ownership.
Required Courses:
RV Fundamentals Training
Course Code: INSP 200
Subject Description:
The student will gain skills to assess and troubleshoot the key RV systems including: DC electrical systems, AC electrical systems, propane systems, plumbing systems, RV refrigerator, air conditioner, water heater, and furnace.
Subject Hours:
40 course time hours (28 hours lecture, 12 hours lab)
Prerequisites:
None
Principles of an RV Inspection
Course Code: INSP 201
Subject Description:
The student will obtain the skills of assessment and diagnostic analysis of RV systems to deliver a thorough inspection report. With a large focus on hands-on inspection training, the student will experience how to accomplish a top-quality report for your future clients by completing two full RV Inspections.
Subject Hours:
40 course time hours (16 hours lecture, 24 hours lab)
Prerequisites:
INSP 200 or RVTF 200
Advanced RV Inspector Training
Course Code: INSP 301
Subject Description:
The student will advance their inspection skills via a through application of industry specific software and hardware. In addition, the course advances existing inspection skills, methods, and techniques to perform more efficient federal contractor inspections such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Homeland Security.
Subject Hours:
40 course time hours (16 hours lecture, 24 hours lab)
Prerequisites:
INSP 200 or RVTF 200 and INSP 201
NRVIA Certified RV Inspector Exam Review
Course Code: RVTP 990
Subject Description:
The purpose of this day long course is to help NRVTA students prepare for the NRVIA Certified RV Inspector exam. The review helps students prepare to take and pass the test, typically taken the next day. This study day reviews the following systems for inspection: RV Propane Systems, RV Electrical Systems, RV Water Systems, RV Exterior, RV Water Heater, RV Air Conditioning, and RV Refrigeration.
Subject Hours:
8 course time hours (8 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)
Prerequisites:
INSP 200 or RVTF 200, INSP 201, and INSP 301
Optional Courses:
Whether the student is an RV Technician, RV Inspector, or RV Owner, these courses help develop the skills of organization, technology, and leadership to starting a business and maintaining a successful business model.