OverviewAbout this course
Steer your career in the right direction and gain the skills to become a qualified manufacturer of a wide range of caravans, camper trailers and motor homes. Follow your passion in automotive manufacturing design and always be in demand in this fast-growing industry.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use power tools
Manual production assembly tasks
Communicate in the workplace
Depending on your specialty units, you may also learn to operate a forklift, fit windows and doors to a recreational vehicle, and fabricate a vehicle chassis and suspension
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A trade-level qualification in recreational vehicle manufacture
Confidence working on a wide range of vehicle components and different materials such as steel, aluminium, fibreglass, and timber
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
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:
An interest in automotive manufacturing design, principles and concepts
A keen eye for detail
Creative thinking skills
An aptitude for practical skills
English and math skills at a year 10 level or equivalent
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 in the recreational vehicle manufacturing industry.
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 study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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 Manufacturing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency, including 3 core and 19 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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