The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) curriculum committee convened in Elkhart, Indiana, from June 17 to June 21 to review and enhance the institute’s curriculum and certification exams. This committee, comprising current Institute master-certified technicians, aimed to ensure the curriculum remains up-to-date and relevant.
The review process, facilitated by NOCTI Business Solutions, began with an in-depth review of the RV service technician job and task analysis for level 1 and level 2. Additionally, the committee focused on modifying the certification exam blueprints. This task involved weighing the importance of each section of the exams to reflect the skills and knowledge required by today’s RV service technicians.
The final phase of the review involved developing and refining exam questions. The revised curriculum and new exams are set to launch in early 2025.
NOCTI Business Solutions, an ISO-certified organization, specializes in developing industry-recognized credentials and certification programs. Utilizing a legally defensible methodology involving subject matter experts, NOCTI ensures that workforce skills and competencies are accurately outlined, created, and verified.
In a News & Insights report of the RV Industry Association (RVIA), Sharonne Lee, the RV Technical Institute’s vice president of education and operations, expressed gratitude for the committee’s efforts.
“We are truly grateful to our committee members and their employers for donating their time to this important effort in keeping our curriculum and certification exams current and relevant to what an RV service technician needs to know,” Lee said.
According to its website, the RVTI collaborates directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and RV experts to offer the most current training for RV technicians. The institute’s comprehensive courses are built on decades of industry experience and incorporate modern knowledge to educate technicians.
The institute’s hands-on, competency-based program is structured into four levels of certification, each building on the previous one. This approach covers theory, application, specialties training, and troubleshooting, providing a thorough education.
In the level 1 training, technicians are introduced to the fundamental systems of RVs, including propane, electrical, plumbing, appliances, body, generator, and chassis systems.
In addition, level 2 training advances technicians’ theoretical understanding of RV systems and components. This includes the same areas covered in level 1. Technicians who complete this level will have the proven ability to perform basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
To learn more about the RVTI, visit rvti.org.
