Kick start your career with this hands-on course specialising in recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing and get the practical skills you need to become an RV manufacturer or RV servicer and repairer.
MSM31115 Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
Full fee | $10,540 |
Kick start your career in manufacturing with this hands-on course specialising in recreational vehicle (RV) manufacture. Get the practical skills you need to become an RV manufacturer or RV servicer and repairer.
In this course you'll develop the practical knowledge and skills required to create and build a variety of recreational vehicles including motor homes, caravans, camper trailers, slide-ons, and fifth wheelers. You'll also learn how to manufacture vehicles to meet key Australian standards including road worthiness and the Australian Design Rule (ADR).
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek work in large manufacturing organisations or smaller RV manufacturing workshops. You'll also have the foundation knowledge and skills required to continue with further training in the manufacturing field.
TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your qualification, register your interest in an apprenticeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.
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. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 19 elective units from the list below.
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MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplaceUnit code: MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace | |
MSMWHS200Work safelyUnit code: MSMWHS200 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. |
Work safely |
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AUMGTG001Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehiclesUnit code: AUMGTG001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to cut, prepare and install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles. It applies to those in an automotive service and repair environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. |
Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles | |
AUMGTM004Install and fit out componentsUnit code: AUMGTM004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install and fit out body, trimming and mechanical components. It applies to those working in the commercial vehicle industry and recreational vehicle environments and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. |
Install and fit out components | |
AUMGTM008Bond and repair fibreglass componentsUnit code: AUMGTM008 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to bond and repair components using fibreglass reinforced plastics (FRP) techniques. It applies to those in an automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level. |
Bond and repair fibreglass components | |
AUMGTN001Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittingsUnit code: AUMGTN001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace new or repaired vehicle body panels, body sections, and ancillary fittings. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level. |
Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittings | |
AUMGTP001Finish and paint vehicle body and part surfacesUnit code: AUMGTP001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to finish and paint vehicle body and part surfaces. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. |
Finish and paint vehicle body and part surfaces | |
AUMGTR001Install and replace vehicle electrical units and assembliesUnit code: AUMGTR001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install and replace electrical units and assemblies in vehicles. It involves the fitting of aftermarket electrical equipment and the replacement of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components that are not connected to the vehicle's controller area network (CAN) data bus. It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist technician level. |
Install and replace vehicle electrical units and assemblies | |
MEM05005BCarry out mechanical cuttingUnit code: MEM05005B Unit description: This unit covers setting up and operating a range of mechanical cutting and holing equipment. |
Carry out mechanical cutting | |
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05012C Unit description: This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW). |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding | |
MEM05049BPerform routine gas tungsten arc weldingUnit code: MEM05049B Unit description: This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | |
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05050B Unit description: This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW). |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding | |
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawingUnit code: MEM09002B Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. |
Interpret technical drawing | |
MEM12023APerform engineering measurementsUnit code: MEM12023A Unit description: This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straight forward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations. |
Perform engineering measurements | |
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine taskUnit code: MEM14004A Unit description: This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements. |
Plan to undertake a routine task | |
MEM15024AApply quality proceduresUnit code: MEM15024A Unit description: This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment. |
Apply quality procedures | |
MEM18001CUse hand toolsUnit code: MEM18001C Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use hand tools | |
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operationsUnit code: MEM18002B Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
MSFFM2003Select and apply hardwareUnit code: MSFFM2003 Unit description: This unit of competency covers selecting and applying hardware to new and refurbished furniture. |
Select and apply hardware | |
MSFFM2011Apply manufactured board conversion techniquesUnit code: MSFFM2011 Unit description: This unit of competency covers setting out and cutting manufactured board to produce component parts of flat panel furniture and manufactured board panel doors applying manufactured board conversion techniques. |
Apply manufactured board conversion techniques | |
MSFKB3005Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environmentUnit code: MSFKB3005 Unit description: This unit of competency covers planning production processes, and constructing and assembling components to fabricate cabinets that meet predetermined specifications in a manufacturing workshop environment. It includes operating computer numerically controlled (CNC) and static machines. |
Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment | |
MSFKB3006Install fitted cabinets and componentsUnit code: MSFKB3006 Unit description: This unit of competency covers installing cabinets in residential and commercial environments according to specifications and design plans, including the application of selected components to achieve a quality finish. It includes accessing and applying information and instructions for the use of components and cabinet products. |
Install fitted cabinets and components | |
MSMRV311Fit furniture in a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV311 |
Fit furniture in a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV312Fit water systems in a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV312 |
Fit water systems in a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV313Fit 12 V cable systems in a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV313 |
Fit 12 V cable systems in a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV318Fit cladding to a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV318 |
Fit cladding to a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV319Fit front and rear moulds to a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV319 |
Fit front and rear moulds to a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV320Fit windows and doors to a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV320 |
Fit windows and doors to a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV321Fit required external items to a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV321 |
Fit required external items to a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV322Fit required external electrical components to a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV322 |
Fit required external electrical components to a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV324Conduct final quality inspection for a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV324 |
Conduct final quality inspection for a recreational vehicle | |
MSMRV325Fabricate a chassis and suspension for a recreational vehicleUnit code: MSMRV325 |
Fabricate a chassis and suspension for a recreational vehicle |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Acacia Ridge | Anytime | up to 1 year | Part time | Mixed mode Recognition of Prior Learning | Full fee: $10,540 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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Acacia Ridge | Apprenticeship |
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
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.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
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