Program Overview

Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair

Course Overview

Launch your automotive career with this hands-on course specialising in recreational vehicle (RV) service and repair. Graduate job-ready with the skills you need to pursue a career as an RV service and repair specialist.

What Can I Do?

• Recreational Vehicle Servicer and Repairer

Course Outcome

MSM31022 Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications.

Flexible Training Options

TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace and in the classroom. In some areas, we even bring the workshop to you with our mobile training vans.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 20 electives from the list below.

Core Units

• AUMATK002: Prepare and operate tools, equipment and machinery
• AUMATK013: Monitor and maintain automotive equipment
• MSMRV201: Source and use recreational vehicle industry information
• MSMSUP102: Communicate in the workplace
• MSMWHS200: Work safely

Elective Units

• AUMGQA001: Apply workplace technical quality standards
• AUMGTA011: Read and interpret work orders and working drawings
• AUMGTM001: Assemble vehicle components
• AUMGTS002: Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes
• AUMGTS004: Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies
• AUMGTW002: Perform mechanical cutting
• AUMGTW005: Perform gas metal arc welding
• AURETR112: Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURTTA017: Carry out vehicle safety inspections
• AURTTY001: Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
• AURVTS104: Repair vehicle composite material components
• MSMRV370: Build recreational vehicle furniture
• MSMRV371: Install recreational vehicle furniture
• MSMRV372: Rough-in and fit-off recreational vehicle water systems
• MSMRV381: Repair recreational vehicle walls and roofs
• MSMRV382: Repair recreational vehicle roof-lifting equipment
• MSMRV383: Repair recreational vehicle windows, doors and external items
• MSMRV386: Repair recreational vehicle extra-low-voltage electrical systems
• MSMRV389: Service and repair recreational vehicle chassis, suspensions and braking systems
• MSMRV401: Specify complex installations in recreational vehicles

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane

Campus

• Acacia Ridge

Costs

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of:

• Safety glasses
• Protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
• Long leather gloves to AS2161
• Hair protection
• Ear muffs or ear plugs
• Disposable dust masks

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing

Careers

• Recreational Vehicle Servicer and Repairer
• Recreational vehicle manufacturer