OverviewAbout this course
Accelerate your career and gain the skills to become a qualified technician who repairs caravans, camper trailers and motor homes. Learn how to service a wide range of recreational vehicles and cruise into a fast-growing industry with endless career paths to choose from.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use hand tools
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Perform gas metal arc welding
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Real-world experience with your employer
Exposure to a wide range of recreational vehicles and their components
Understanding of government regulations relating to recreational vehicle road requirements
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Some courses require evidence of previous or study before you can enrol
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A passion for automotive servicing and repairs
English and maths at year 10 level or equivalent
An ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
Access to a workplace and supervision, such as a large manufacturing organisation or small workshop
Some experience in handling tools and equipment
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: tradesperson repairing motor homes, caravans, camper trailers, slide-ons and fifth wheelers in large factories or smaller businesses.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 units of competency, including 5 core and 20 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Monitor and maintain automotive equipmentAUMATK013
Prepare and operate tools, equipment and machineryAUMATK002
Source and use recreational vehicle industry informationMSMRV201
Work safelyMSMWHS200
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