Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect completed vehicle production work against job specifications and workplace technical quality standards. It applies to those in an automotive workplace and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a technician level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to read and interpret a work order and working drawings in automotive manufacturing processes.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and assemble vehicle components according to work order instructions and job specifications. It applies to those in an automotive environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to produce, finish and test parts and components for vehicle sub-assemblies. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and operate mechanical cutting equipment. It applies to those in an automotive environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to weld components using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out a vehicle safety inspection, compare findings with manufacturer specifications, and report those findings. It involves preparing for the task, carrying out a vehicle safety inspection, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, repair and align chassis, frame and components to vehicles.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair components on vehicle bodies using composite materials.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manufacture and assemble custom and flat-pack furniture (such as bed bases, bunks, fridge units, cupboard carcasses [for overhead, kitchen, wardrobe, rear and other cupboards], partitions and seat bases in recreational vehicles).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install furniture (such as bed bases, bunks, fridge units, cupboard carcasses [for overhead, kitchen, wardrobe, rear and other cupboards], partitions, seat bases, shower units and splash backs) in recreational vehicles.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rough-in water systems in recreational vehicles including installing water tanks (such as freshwater, greywater and blackwater tanks) and roughing-in pipes (such as water tubes, drain lines and vent tubes) from water supply points to drainage points. It also describes the skills and knowledge required to fit-off water systems in recreational vehicles, including installing fittings (such as fill ports, filters, pumps, shower heads, spouts, stop taps and other taps, strainers, toilets and traps) and testing the water system.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair the frames, insulation and cladding of recreational vehicle walls and roofs. The unit addresses the identification and repair of dry rot. It does not address repairing windows, doors and external items, which MSMRV383 Repair recreational vehicle windows, doors and external items addresses.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair or organise the repair of roof-lifting equipment, including gas struts on recreational vehicles. A repair may also involve related items (such as hinges, seals and locks).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair recreational vehicle windows, doors and external items (such as awnings, brackets, caravan and campervan stabilisers, external steps, hatch covers, hatches, picnic tables, rear bumpers, spare wheels, toolboxes, vents and wheel spats).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair extra-low-voltage electrical systems in a recreational vehicle. Such systems include wires and cables, power supply and storage equipment (such as one or more batteries and solar panels), system equipment (such as main boards, regulators, inverters, surge protectors, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control systems, light switches, USB sockets and power inlets/outlets) and accessories (such as electronic stability control systems, internal and external lights, pumps, radios, hot water systems, fans, rangehoods, air-conditioners, heaters, gas detectors, fans, rangehoods, speakers and antennae).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to service and repair the chassis, suspensions and braking systems of recreational vehicles including motorhomes, campervans, caravans and fifth-wheelers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to specify complex installations in recreational vehicles, including evaluating installation requirements and developing, documenting and communicating an installation solution. Complex installations include solar panel and battery systems; Bluetooth/wi-fi device control and communication systems; and complex internal modifications, including those involving gas and all common electrical voltages.