COLLEGE/EMPLOYER COURSE REVIEW · DRAFT
RV Roof Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
A non-destructive survey of common RV roof constructions, sealant and flashing conditions, moisture warning signs, inspection documentation, and risk-based maintenance planning.
← All proposed coursesCourse learning outcomes
- Identify common roof materials and penetration types.
- Recognize sealant distress and potential water intrusion indicators.
- Perform a systematic ground-level and mockup inspection.
- Recognize fall hazards and decline unsafe roof access.
- Document findings with photos and condition ratings.
- Prepare a manufacturer-aligned maintenance recommendation.
Instructional modules
1. Roof systems overview · 2 hours
Membranes, metal and fiberglass systems; manufacturer compatibility
Membranes, metal and fiberglass systems; manufacturer compatibility
Match sample materials to mockup diagrams
2. Safety and access · 2 hours
Ladder and fall hazards, weather, access restrictions
Ladder and fall hazards, weather, access restrictions
Complete risk assessment without climbing
3. Inspection zones · 2 hours
Edges, penetrations, fixtures, seams and drainage
Edges, penetrations, fixtures, seams and drainage
Conduct simulated zoned inspection on accessible mockup
4. Defects and moisture · 2 hours
Delamination indicators, staining, failed sealants
Delamination indicators, staining, failed sealants
Analyze photo cases without destructive assumptions
5. Maintenance planning · 2 hours
Cleaning, compatible products and reinspection intervals
Cleaning, compatible products and reinspection intervals
Write a product-verification checklist
6. Report capstone · 2 hours
Photo evidence, condition levels, service scope
Photo evidence, condition levels, service scope
Deliver sample roof inspection report
Practical assessment
Ground-level roof mockup walkaround, defect photo log, risk assessment
Proposed learning equipment
- Low-height roof panel mockup with multiple seam samples
- Manufacturer literature and compatible sealant labels
- Camera or phone for photo log
- Gloves, eyewear, hazard checklist
