Training Levels

What are the RVTI certification levels and what will I learn?

• Level 1 - Inspection

  In Level 1 training, current and future RV techs will learn about and demonstrate knowledge of Propane, Electrical, Plumbing, Appliances, Body, Generator and Chassis systems. A student who successfully completes the training will have a proven skill set to prepare an RV for customer delivery by verifying the operation of all components.

  Program Details:

  • Includes: 7 Courses, 11 Modules, 39 Learning Outcomes, 32 Labs and Activities
  • Length of time to complete the program: 1 week for in-person or an average of 32 hours to complete the self-paced online program (subscription runs for a full year)

  Program Availability:

  • Online or In-Person at the RV Technical Institute, an Authorized Dealer or Authorized Learning Partner

  To Qualify and Remain Level 1 Certified:

  • Must successfully pass Level 1 written and skill-based (practical) exams
  • Certification is good for life with no re-certification or continuing education requirements
  • Technician must keep their personal information and employment information up-to-date in the LMS

• Level 2 - Diagnostic and Repair

  In Level 2 training, RV technicians develop theoretical knowledge of all the systems and components within an RV, including Propane, Electrical, Plumbing, Appliances, Body, Generator and Chassis. A student who successfully completes the training will leave with a proven skill set to be able to perform basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on those systems and components.

  Program Details:

  • Includes: 7 Courses, 28 Modules, 184 Learning Outcomes, 111 Labs and Activities
  • Length of time to complete the program: 3 weeks for in-person or an average of 120 hours to complete the self-paced online program (subscription runs for a full year)

  Program Availability:

  • Online, Hybrid, or In-Person at the RV Technical Institute, an Authorized Dealer or Authorized Learning Partner

  To Qualify and Remain Level 2 Certified:

  • Must successfully pass Level 1 and 2 written and skill-based (practical) exams
  • Certification is good for 5 years. Over this period, the technician must acquire 24 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) of approved hands-on or online trainings.
  • Technician must keep their personal information and employment information up-to-date in the LMS

• Level 3 - Specialty

  Level 3 training is for RV technicians to develop and increase skills sets on specific types of supplier components. Technicians will depart trainings with the ability to perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on those systems and components. In Level 3, there are 5 areas of specialty training technicians can pursue:

  • Electrical: Demonstrates skill and expertise in converter, inverter, transfer switches, batteries including lithium-ion, surge protection and solar 
  • Chassis: Demonstrates skill and expertise in stabilization, leveling, electric steps, braking system (hydraulic and electric) and vehicle weights 
  • Electronics: Demonstrates skill and expertise in satellite systems, and control area networks (CAN) 
  • Appliance: Demonstrates skill and expertise in furnaces, air conditioning, refrigerators, water heaters (including traditional, instantaneous and hydronic) 
  • Slideout: Demonstrates skill and expertise in cable slide-outs, above floor slide-outs, through frame slide-outs (including screw-type, rack-n-pinion, hydraulic and flush mounted) 

  Program Details:

  • Determined by the individual supplier vendor providing the training

  Program Availability:

  • Trainings are provided by authorized supplier vendors

  To Qualify and Remain Certified in a Level 3 Specialty:

  • Technician must successfully pass Level 1 and 2 written and skill-based (practical) exams
  • Technician must attend and pass the number of approved vendor training hours within five years for each specialty category
  • Certification is good for 5 years. Over this period, the technician must also acquire 24 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) of approved hands-on or online trainings. 8 of the 24 hours of CEUs must be directly related to the specialty held.
  • Technician must keep their personal information and employment information up-to-date in the LMS

• Level 4 - Master Technician

  The Master Technician has completed all five designated specialties through vendor trainings and is proficient in troubleshooting and repair of the 7 major systems and components within an RV (Propane, Electrical, Water, Appliances, Generators, Chassis and Body).

  To Qualify and Remain Certified as a Master Tech:

  • Technician must successfully pass Level 1 and 2 written and skill-based (practical) exams
  • Technician must attend and pass a total of 24-hours of approved hands-on training covering the minimum topics for all 5 specialty areas, within five years
  • Certification is good for 5 years. Over this period, the technician must also acquire 24 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) of approved hands-on or online trainings. These trainings can include participation at the RV Technical Institute or other industry-approved activities such as curriculum development, train-the-trainer programs and leadership training. 
  • Technician must keep their personal information and employment information up-to-date in the LMS