Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade Name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Recreation Vehicle Service Technician.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is three (3).

3. Total Training Hours

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Safety-Related Activities
  • 1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.02 Maintains safe work environment
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Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses tools and equipment
  • 2.02 Uses lifting, moving and access equipment
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Common Work Practices and Procedures
  • 3.01 Uses documentation
  • 3.02 Identifies recalls and service bulletins
  • 3.03 Performs pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
 Common Work Practices and Procedures
  • 3.01 Uses documentation
 Common Work Practices and Procedures*
  • 3.01 Uses documentation

*For the purpose of work including estimating
Communication Techniques
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
 - Mentoring Techniques
  • 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Plumbing Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 5.01 Diagnoses potable water systems
  • 5.02 Diagnoses waste water systems
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Potable Water Systems (Services)
  • 6.01 Maintains potable water systems
  • 6.02 Repairs potable water systems
  • 6.03 Installs potable water systems
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Waste Water Systems (Services)
  • 7.01 Maintains waste water systems
  • 7.02 Repairs waste water systems
  • 7.03 Installs waste water systems
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- Electrical Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 8.01 Diagnoses AC electrical systems
  • 8.02 Diagnoses DC electrical systems
 Electrical Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 8.03 Diagnoses generators
AC Electrical Systems (Operates)
  • 9.01 Maintains AC electrical systems
 AC Electrical Systems (Operates)
  • 9.01 Maintains AC electrical systems
  • 9.02 Repairs AC electrical systems
  • 9.03 Installs AC electrical systems
 AC Electrical Systems (Operates)
  • 9.01 Maintains AC electrical systems
  • 9.02 Repairs AC electrical systems
  • 9.03 Installs AC electrical systems
DC Electrical Systems (Operates)
  • 10.01 Maintains DC electrical systems
 DC Electrical Systems (Services)
  • 10.01 Maintains DC electrical systems
  • 10.02 Repairs DC electrical systems
  • 10.03 Installs DC electrical systems
 DC Electrical Systems (Services)
  • 10.01 Maintains DC electrical systems
  • 10.02 Repairs DC electrical systems
  • 10.03 Installs DC electrical systems
- - Generators (Services)
  • 11.01 Maintains generators
  • 11.02 Installs generators
- LP Gas Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 12.01 Diagnoses LP gas supply systems (high pressure)
  • 12.02 Diagnoses LP gas distribution systems (low pressure)
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LP Gas Systems (Operates)
  • 13.01 Maintains LP gas supply systems
 LP Gas Systems (Services)
  • 13.01 Maintains LP gas supply systems
  • 13.02 Repairs LP gas supply systems
  • 13.03 Installs LP gas supply systems
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- Appliances (Diagnoses)
  • 14.01 Diagnoses water heaters and components
  • 14.02 Diagnoses furnaces and components
  • 14.03 Diagnoses cooktops and ranges
  • 14.04 Diagnoses refrigerators and ice makers
  • 14.05 Diagnoses air conditioners and heat pumps
 Appliances (Diagnoses)
  • 14.02 Diagnoses furnaces and components
  • 14.04 Diagnoses refrigerators and ice makers
  • 14.05 Diagnoses air conditioners and heat pumps
Water Heaters (Operates)
  • 15.01 Maintains water heaters
 Water Heaters (Services)
  • 15.01 Maintains water heaters
  • 15.02 Repairs water heaters
  • 15.03 Installs water heaters
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Furnaces (Operates)
  • 16.01 Maintains furnaces
 Furnaces (Services)
  • 16.01 Maintains furnaces
  • 16.02 Repairs furnaces
  • 16.03 Installs furnaces
 Furnaces (Services)
  • 16.01 Maintains furnaces
  • 16.02 Repairs furnaces
  • 16.03 Installs furnaces
Cooktops and Ranges (Operates)
  • 17.01 Maintains cooktops and ranges
 Cooktops and Ranges (Services)
  • 17.01 Maintains cooktops and ranges
  • 17.02 Repairs cooktops and ranges
  • 17.03 Installs cooktops and ranges
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Refrigerators and Ice Makers (Operates)
  • 18.01 Maintains refrigerators and ice makers
 Refrigerators and Ice Makers (Services)
  • 18.01 Maintains refrigerators and ice makers
  • 18.02 Repairs refrigerators and ice makers
  • 18.03 Installs refrigerators and ice makers
 Refrigerators and Ice Makers (Services)
  • 18.01 Maintains refrigerators and ice makers
  • 18.02 Repairs refrigerators and ice makers
  • 18.03 Installs refrigerators and ice makers
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (Operates)
  • 19.01 Maintains air conditioners and heat pumps
 - Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (Services)
  • 19.01 Maintains air conditioners and heat pumps
  • 19.02 Repairs air conditioners and heat pumps
  • 19.03 Installs air conditioners and heat pumps
Consumer Products (Operates)
  • 20.01 Replaces consumer products
  • 20.02 Installs consumer products
 - Consumer Products (Operates)
  • 20.01 Replaces consumer products
  • 20.02 Installs consumer products
- Interior and Exterior Components (Diagnoses)
  • 21.01 Diagnoses interior components
  • 21.02 Diagnoses exterior components
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- Interior Components (Services)
  • 22.01 Maintains interior components
  • 22.02 Repairs interior components
  • 22.03 Installs interior components
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- Exterior Components (Services)
  • 23.01 Maintains exterior components
  • 23.02 Repairs exterior components
  • 23.03 Installs exterior components
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Frames and Mechanical Components (Operates)
  • 24.01 Diagnoses frames
  • 24.02 Diagnoses running gear
  • 24.03 Diagnoses levelling systems
  • 24.04 Diagnoses slide-out systems
  • 24.05 Diagnoses lifting systems
 - Frames and Mechanical Components (Diagnoses)
  • 24.01 Diagnoses frames
  • 24.02 Diagnoses running gear
  • 24.03 Diagnoses levelling systems
  • 24.04 Diagnoses slide-out systems
  • 24.05 Diagnoses lifting systems
Frames (Operates)
  • 25.01 Maintains frames
 - Frames (Services)
  • 25.02 Repairs frames
Running Gear (Operates/Services) *
  • 26.01 Maintains running gear
  • 26.02 Repairs running gear

*apprentices may have basic servicing included with running gears.

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Levelling Systems (Operates)
  • 27.01 Maintains levelling systems
 - Levelling Systems (Services)
  • 27.02 Repairs levelling systems
  • 27.03 Installs levelling systems
Slide-Out Systems (Operates)
  • 28.01 Maintains slide-out systems
 - Slide-Out Systems (Services)
  • 28.02 Repairs slide-out systems
Lifting Systems (Operates)
  • 29.01 Maintains lifting systems
 - Lifting Systems (Services)
  • 29.02 Repairs lifting systems
- Towing Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 30.01 Diagnoses tow vehicle systems
 Towing Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 30.02 Diagnoses towed vehicle systems
Tow Vehicle Systems (Operates)
  • 31.01 Maintains tow vehicle systems
 Tow Vehicle Systems (Operates)
  • 31.02 Repairs tow vehicle systems
  • 31.03 Installs tow vehicle systems
 Tow Vehicle Systems (Operates)
  • 31.02 Repairs tow vehicle systems
  • 31.03 Installs tow vehicle systems
Towed Vehicle Systems (Operates)
  • 32.01 Maintains towed vehicle systems
 - Towed Vehicle Systems (Services)
  • 32.02 Repairs towed vehicle systems
  • 32.03 Installs towed vehicle systems