Overview About this course
Steer your career in the right direction and gain the skills to become a qualified manufacturer of a wide range of caravans, camper trailers and motor homes. Follow your passion in automotive manufacturing design and always be in demand in this fast-growing industry.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Use power tools
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Manual production assembly tasks
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Communicate in the workplace
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Operate a forklift, fit windows and doors to a recreational vehicle, and fabricate a vehicle chassis and suspension, depending on specialty units
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
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Qualification as a recreational vehicle repairer
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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Be employed in the servicing and repair industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
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Have a signed traineeship contract
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest in automotive manufacturing design, principles and concepts
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A keen eye for detail
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Creative thinking skills
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An aptitude for practical skills
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English and math skills at a year 10 level or equivalent
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle Body Builders manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
95%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
1,200 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
39 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,010
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
1% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: Tradesperson in the recreational vehicle manufacturing industry
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 Units of competency, including 3 core and 19 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work safely MSMWHS200
Communicate in the workplace MSMSUP102
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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