Examination Weightings

Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination Weightings

This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 120 questions.

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Task Matrix and Weightings

MWA A – Common occupational skills 9%

Task A-1 Performs safety-related activities 27%
- A-1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- A-1.02 Maintains safe work environment
Task A-2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment 24%
- A-2.01 Uses tools and equipment
- A-2.02 Uses lifting, moving and access equipment
Task A-3 Performs common work practices and procedures 29%
- A-3.01 Uses documentation
- A-3.02 Identifies recalls and service bulletins
- A-3.03 Performs pre delivery inspections (PDI)
Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 20%
- A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques

MWA B – Plumbing systems 14%

Task B-5 Diagnoses plumbing systems 40%
- B-5.01 Diagnoses potable water systems
- B-5.02 Diagnoses waste water systems
Task B-6 Services potable water systems 31%
- B-6.01 Maintains potable water systems
- B-6.02 Repairs potable water systems
- B-6.03 Installs potable water systems
Task B-7 Services waste water systems 29%
- B-7.01 Maintains waste water systems
- B-7.02 Repairs waste water systems
- B-7.03 Installs waste water systems

MWA C – Electrical systems 18%

Task C-8 Diagnoses electrical systems 38%
- C-8.01 Diagnoses AC electrical systems
- C-8.02 Diagnoses DC electrical systems
- C-8.03 Diagnoses generators
Task C-9 Services AC electrical systems 24%
- C-9.01 Maintains AC electrical systems
- C-9.02 Repairs AC electrical systems
- C-9.03 Installs AC electrical systems
Task C-10 Services DC electrical systems 29%
- C-10.01 Maintains DC electrical systems
- C-10.02 Repairs DC electrical systems
- C-10.03 Installs DC electrical systems
Task C-11 Services generators 9%
- C-11.01 Maintains generators
- C-11.02 Installs generators

MWA D –Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas systems 15%

Task D-12 Diagnoses LP gas systems 57%
- D-12.01 Diagnoses LP gas supply systems (high pressure)
- D-12.02 Diagnoses LP gas distribution systems (low pressure)
Task D-13 Services LP gas systems 43%
- D-13.01 Maintains LP gas systems
- D-13.02 Repairs LP gas systems
- D-13.03 Installs LP gas systems

MWA E – Appliances and consumer products 15%

Task E-14 Diagnoses appliances 27%
- E-14.01 Diagnoses water heaters
- E-14.02 Diagnoses furnaces
- E-14.03 Diagnoses cooktops and ranges
- E-14.04 Diagnoses refrigerators and ice makers
- E-14.05 Diagnoses air conditioners and heat pumps
Task E-15 Services water heaters 14%
- E-15.01 Maintains water heaters
- E-15.02 Repairs water heaters
- E-15.03 Installs water heaters
Task E-16 Services furnaces 15%
- E-16.01 Maintains furnaces
- E-16.02 Repairs furnaces
- E-16.03 Installs furnaces
Task E-17 Services cooktops and ranges 10%
- E-17.01 Maintains cooktops and ranges
- E-17.02 Repairs cooktops and ranges
- E-17.03 Installs cooktops and ranges
Task E-18 Services refrigerators and ice makers 16%
- E-18.01 Maintains refrigerators and ice makers
- E-18.02 Repairs refrigerators and ice makers
- E-18.03 Installs refrigerators and ice makers
Task E-19 Services air conditioners and heat pumps 12%
- E-19.01 Maintains air conditioners and heat pumps
- E-19.02 Repairs air conditioners and heat pumps
- E-19.03 Installs air conditioners and heat pumps
Task E-20 Services consumer products 6%
- E-20.01 Replaces consumer products
- E-20.02 Installs consumer products

MWA F – Interior and exterior components 12%

Task F-21 Diagnoses interior and exterior components 44%
- F-21.01 Diagnoses interior components
- F-21.02 Diagnoses exterior components
Task F-22 Services interior components 28%
- F-22.01 Maintains interior components
- F-22.02 Repairs interior components
- F-22.03 Installs interior components
Task F-23 Services exterior components 28%
- F-23.01 Maintains exterior components
- F-23.02 Repairs exterior components
- F-23.03 Installs exterior components

MWA G – Frames and mechanical components 10%

Task G-24 Diagnoses frames and mechanical components 34%
- G-24.01 Diagnoses frames
- G-24.02 Diagnoses running gear
- G-24.03 Diagnoses levelling systems
- G-24.04 Diagnoses slide-out systems
- G-24.05 Diagnoses lifting systems
Task G-25 Services frames 8%
- G-25.01 Maintains frames
- G-25.02 Repairs frames
Task G-26 Services running gear 16%
- G-26.01 Maintains running gear
- G-26.02 Repairs running gear
Task G-27 Services levelling systems 14%
- G-27.01 Maintains levelling systems
- G-27.02 Repairs levelling systems
- G-27.03 Installs levelling systems
Task G-28 Services slide-out systems 17%
- G-28.01 Maintains slide-out systems
- G-28.02 Repairs slide-out systems
Task G-29 Services lifting systems 11%
- G-29.01 Maintains lifting systems
- G-29.02 Repairs lifting systems

MWA H – Towing systems 7%

Task H-30 Diagnoses towing systems 51%
- H-30.01 Diagnoses tow vehicle systems
- H-30.02 Diagnoses towed vehicle systems
Task H-31 Services tow vehicle systems 23%
- H-31.01 Maintains tow vehicle systems
- H-31.02 Repairs tow vehicle systems
- H-31.03 Installs tow vehicle systems
Task H-32 Services towed vehicle systems 26%
- H-32.01 Maintains towed vehicle systems
- H-32.02 Repairs towed vehicle systems
- H-32.03 Installs towed vehicle systems