Become a skilled recreation vehicle (RV) service technician with our comprehensive Pre-Employment Recreation Vehicle Technician program.
Learn how to install, repair and maintain a wide range of interior and exterior components on various types of recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, truck campers, tent trailers and van conversions.
If you're intrigued by the workings of recreational vehicles and want to acquire a versatile skill set, this program is tailored for you.
As a student, you will:
learn to perform pre-delivery inspections, troubleshoot with computerized and electronic devices, and handle repairs and maintenance
gain practical skills in dismantling, repairing and replacing various RV components, from structural aspects to plumbing and electrical systems
develop skills to interact effectively with supervisors, manufacturers and customers, including writing repair estimates and handling repair orders
learn to service propane gas systems and AC and DC electrical systems as well as how to build cabinets
learn to perform plumbing work and service appliances such as fridges, ranges and heaters
train in a field that encompasses aspects of 27 other certified trades, making you a versatile technician
complete the only RV program in Alberta that aligns with the apprenticeship model, providing a blend of theoretical and practical learning.
Recreation vehicle service technician is a compulsory trade, which means only apprentices or holders of a journeyperson ticket are legally permitted to work in this occupation in Alberta. Upon completing this certificate, you will be equipped to work as an apprentice, return to school for your second and third training periods, or use your new skills to repair your own RV.
The diverse skill set you will acquire will open doors to various roles within the RV service and maintenance sector.
