Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:

09/04/2003

Implementation Date:

10/01/2003

Last Updated:

03/27/2006

 

Institutionally Developed Program  College: East Central Technical College

 

Program Name:

RV Service Technology

Award Level:

Diploma

Major Code:

RVS2

CIP Code:

470699

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

0180 / Automotive Technology

Curriculum Program Specialist:

L. Meredith Yoe

 

Program Description    

The RV Service Technology diploma program prepares individuals with the skills and knowledge to install, service, repair, and maintain all functional systems in travel trailers and motor homes in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. Individuals completing this program of study will be qualified to work in both manufacturing/assembly and service/repair businesses. This program instructs students in the RV functional areas of electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, mechanical, water, braking, towing, suspension, air conditioning/heating, and LP gas systems. Students also receive instruction in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, pre-delivery inspection, structural components, welding techniques, and customer relations.

 

Curriculum

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

RVS 100

Introduction to RV Service

5

0

0

5

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 101

Exterior Coach

1

6

3

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 102

Electrical Brake Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 103

Towing and Suspension Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 104

Air Conditioning

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 105

LP Gas Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 106

RV Electrical Systems

1

6

3

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 107

Hydraulic Power

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 108

Accessory Installation

3

2

0

5

4

Institutionally Developed

RVS 109

RV Water Systems

2

2

6

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 110

Heating Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 111

Interior Coach

1

0

6

7

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 112

Preventive Maintenance

1

4

0

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 113

Pre-Delivery Inspection

1

4

0

5

3

Institutionally Developed

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

Standard

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

3

2

0

5

4

Standard

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

3

2

0

5

4

Standard

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Standard

WLD 133

Metal Welding and Cutting

2

0

3

5

3

Standard

Minimum Required Hours:

49

32

39

120

78

 

 

Regular Admission Requirement

Required Age:

16

High School Diploma or GED Required:

No

Test:

Yes

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

38

English:

35

Mathematics:

35

Algebra:

     

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

No

If yes, explain:

     

 

Provisional Admission Requirement

Required Age:

16

High School Diploma or GED Required:

No

Test:

Yes

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

33

English:

32

Mathematics:

31

Algebra:

     

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

No

If yes, explain:

     

 

Suggested Course Sequence

           

First Quarter

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

RVS 100

Introduction to RV Service

5

0

0

5

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 106

RV Electrical Systems

1

6

3

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 109

RV Water Systems

2

2

6

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 104

Air Conditioning

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

Total:

10

8

12

30

18

 

 

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

RVS 102

Electrical Brake Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 103

Towing and Suspension Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 107

Hydraulic Power

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 113

Pre-Delivery Inspection

1

4

0

5

3

Institutionally Developed

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Standard

Total:

8

8

9

25

15

 

 

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

RVS 101

Exterior Coach

1

6

3

10

5

Institutionally Developed

RVS 111

Interior Coach

1

0

6

7

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 112

Preventive Maintenance

1

4

0

5

3

Institutionally Developed

WLD 133

Metal Welding and Cutting

2

0

3

5

3

Standard

Total:

5

10

12

27

14

 

 

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

RVS 105

LP Gas Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

RVS 108

Accessory Installation

3

2

0

5

4

Institutionally Developed

RVS 110

Heating Systems

2

0

3

5

3

Institutionally Developed

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

3

2

0

5

4

Standard

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

3

2

0

5

4

Standard

Total:

13

6

6

25

18

 

 

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

Standard

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

Total:

13

0

0

13

13

 

 

 

 

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Posted: 03/31/06