semester weeks
proposed credits (not awarded)
supervised contact hours
proposed independent-study hours
Learning outcomes
Identify and explain the functions of major RV electrical, water, propane, appliance, body, generator and chassis components.
Recognize life-safety hazards and execute a stop-work/referral decision in scenario and laboratory settings.
Interpret simple electrical diagrams and perform safe, supervised low-voltage measurements on current-limited trainers.
Conduct and document a non-invasive pre-delivery inspection with explicit limits and unresolved findings.
Use evidence-based troubleshooting logic to distinguish symptoms, hypotheses, tests, results and next actions.
Demonstrate transparent estimates, customer communications, ethical reporting and appropriate escalation.
Fifteen-week academic course plan
Every week includes three lecture hours, two supervised laboratory hours and a ten-hour structured independent-study assignment. Subjects cover the seven broad RVTI Level 1 system domains; this is not a reproduction of or substitute for RVTI coursework.
| Week | Topic | System domain | Lecture / lab / independent (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The technician’s calling: ethics, safety and evidence | Foundations | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 02 | RV construction, identification and inspection logic | Body / Foundations | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 03 | 12-volt DC principles and circuit protection | Electrical | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 04 | Low-voltage troubleshooting and technical records | Electrical | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 05 | 120-volt AC awareness, shore power and protective devices | Electrical | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 06 | Batteries, converters, inverters, solar and energy flow | Electrical | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 07 | Fresh-water delivery, pumps and fixtures | Water | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 08 | Wastewater systems, sanitation and seasonal care | Water | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 09 | LP-gas components and hazard recognition | Propane | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 10 | RV appliances, ventilation and HVAC overview | Appliances | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 11 | Generators and power-interface safety | Generator | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 12 | Roofing, seals, sidewalls and moisture evidence | Body | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 13 | Chassis, tires, brakes and weight awareness | Chassis | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 14 | Pre-delivery inspection, customer demonstration and QA | All seven systems | 3 / 2 / 10 |
| 15 | Integrated examination and supervised practical capstone | Integrated | 3 / 2 / 10 |
How student competency is assessed
Written examinations
Two original 30-item exams: midterm and final; instructor-secured marking guide and item blueprint.
Supervised lab evidence
Fifteen measured practical activities with safety gates and instructor rubrics.
Final practical
Seven-system inspection record, protected DC trainer station, hazard recognition and simulated customer briefing.
Course evidence
Weekly technical assignments, reference-based case notes, graded observations, documented learning outcomes.
Faith, work & integrity
MRR's optional Christian-vocation companion emphasizes disciplined study, accurate handling of truth, stewardship, service, and honest workmanship. It is distinct from technical assessments and is not required for college-credit consideration. MRR has no affiliation with Grace Christian University, John MacArthur's ministries or RVTI.
For colleges and training partners
The private faculty packet includes a full proposed syllabus, fifteen lesson plans, a student workbook, sixty original exam questions with a separate answer key, fifteen lab rubrics, seven-domain alignment matrix, instructor qualification templates, and approval-readiness checklist.
Request institutional reviewContinue the four-semester technical studies pathway
Semester I is the prerequisite foundation for a proposed four-course, 20-credit-equivalent pathway. Credit must be approved and conferred by the receiving institution.