Recreational Vehicle Service Technician Programs
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
Required Courses:
Advanced RV Service Technician
This can also be the entry level point for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Service Technician occupation or the next step in advancing the RVTAA Registered RV Service Technicianโs knowledge. 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. This program advances the studentโs 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 Advanced RV Technician curriculum provides a comprehensive focus on hands- on troubleshooting and reconstruction of RV systems. Once the student has acquired their Advanced RV Service Technician knowledge and skills, they are eligible to take the RVTAA Certified RV Service Technician Exam to join the ranks of RVTAA Certified RV Service Technician professionals. Students might expect to find employment at an insurance industry, banking, extended service agreement companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), dealerships, vendors, equipment suppliers, repair shops, and/or via small business ownership. In addition, the advanced training could lead to being promoted to service technician instructor, service manager, parts advisor, shop foreman at these entities. The Certified RV Technician Exam is administered by RVTAA.
Full Program Length: 5 weeks / 188 hours
Required Courses:
Optional Courses:
These courses can be used for enhanced knowledge and skills. These courses can also be applied to meet the requirements of the Master Technician level of credentials.