2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

PSAV – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	I470698	
CIP Number	0647061800	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	1000 hours	
Teacher Certification	REC VEH SR  7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-3092 – Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 
49-9098 – Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	
Facility Code	245 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp  (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)		
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:		9
Language:		9
Reading: 		9	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to the following: pre-delivery inspection, troubleshooting and repairing AC and DC electrical systems, freshwater systems, waste water systems, electrical brake systems, towing systems, suspension systems, vehicle interior, vehicle exterior, repair and service L.P systems, install vehicle accessories, service and repair appliances and air conditioning systems.

The content should include, but not be limited to, customer relations, communications, human relations, employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Course Length	SOC Code	
A	ARR0071	Lot Porter	150 hours	49-9098	
B	ARR0072	Pre-delivery Inspection Technician	300 hours	49-3092	
C	ARR0073
ARR0074	Recreational Vehicle Technician 1
Recreational Vehicle Technician 2	275 hours
275 hours	49-3092	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Introduce recreational vehicle skills.
02.0	Apply electrical skills.
03.0	Apply mathematics skills.
04.0	Perform the pre-delivery inspection.
05.0	Perform preventive maintenance.
06.0	Troubleshoot and repair RV fluid power systems.
07.0	Identify basic heating and mechanical principles.
08.0	Troubleshoot LP gas systems.
09.0	Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronics systems.
10.0	Perform metal processing/metallurgy skills.
11.0	Troubleshoot and repair water systems service.
12.0	Troubleshoot and repair electrical brake systems.
13.0	Troubleshoot and repair towing systems.
14.0	Troubleshoot and repair suspension system.
15.0	Troubleshoot and repair air conditioning systems.
16.0	Troubleshoot and repair absorption refrigerators.
17.0	Troubleshoot and repair heating systems.
18.0	Troubleshoot and repair water heaters.
19.0	Perform customer relations' functions.
20.0	Troubleshoot and repair vehicle interior.
21.0	Troubleshoot and repair vehicle exterior.
22.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Recreational Vehicle Service Technician 
PSAV Number:	I470698
 
Course Number:  ARR0071
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Lot Porter – 150 Hours – SOC Code 49-9098 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Introduce recreational vehicle skills--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Complete orientation to recreational vehicle industry.	
01.02	Apply basic safety procedures.	
01.03	Use basic trade tools and equipment.	
01.04	Apply industrial codes and standards.	
19.0	Perform customer relations functions--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Apply customer service communications skills.	
19.02	Apply customer service techniques.	
22.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Conduct a job search.	
22.02	Secure information about a job.	
22.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
22.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
22.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
22.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.	
22.07	Identify acceptable work habits.	
22.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	
22.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
22.10	Demonstrate a knowledge of the "Right-To-Know Law" as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).	
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
23.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
23.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
23.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
23.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
23.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  ARR0072
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Pre-delivery Inspection Technician – 300 Hours – SOC Code 49-3092 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
02.0	Apply electrical skills--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify basic concepts of electrical circuits.	
02.02	Use electrical component symbols and diagrams.	
02.03	Identify component circuits and their requirements.	
02.04	Use electrical test meters.	
02.05	Use specialized hand tools.	
02.06	Apply DC principles.	
02.07	Apply soldering skills.	
02.08	Apply AC principles.	
03.0	Apply mathematics skills--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Solve math problems involving fractions.	
03.02	Solve math problems involving algebraic equations.	
03.03	Use measurements.	
03.04	Solve basic trigonometric problems.	
04.0	Perform the pre-delivery inspection--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify pre-delivery inspection procedures.	
04.02	Perform electrical system inspection.	
04.03	Perform LP gas system test.	
04.04	Perform water and drainage system check-out.	
04.05	Perform chassis, frame, and running gear inspection.	
07.0	Identify basic heating and mechanical principles--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain basic principles of mechanical advantage.	
08.0	Troubleshoot LP gas systems--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify properties of LP gas.	
08.02	Identify RV propane system components and functions.	
08.03	Inspect, purge, fill and test containers.	
10.0	Perform metal processing/metallurgy skills--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify basic principles of metallurgy.	
11.0	Troubleshoot and repair water systems service--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify RV water distribution system operations.	
13.0	Troubleshoot and repair towing systems--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify RV towing systems.	
14.0	Troubleshoot and repair suspension system--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify suspension system components.	
15.0	Troubleshoot and repair air conditioning systems--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Analyze basic air conditioning refrigeration systems and theory.	
15.02	Test basic air condition/refrigeration systems.	
16.0	Troubleshoot and repair absorption refrigerators--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify absorption systems theory.	
17.0	Troubleshoot and repair heating systems--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify heating system theory.	
18.0	Troubleshoot and repair water heaters--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify water heating systems theory.	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  ARR0073
Occupational Completion Point:  C (1 of 2)
Recreational Vehicle Technician 1 – 275 Hours – SOC Code 49-3092 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
02.0	Apply electrical skills--The student will be able to:	
02.09	Troubleshoot circuits containing electronic components.	
02.10	Troubleshoot/diagnose electrical circuits and components.	
05.0	Perform preventive maintenance--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Perform under-the-hood inspections.	
05.02	Service cooling and oil lubricating systems.	
05.03	Perform general inspection and adjustments.	
05.04	Prepare vehicle for storage inspection and trip preparation.	
06.0	Troubleshoot and repair RV fluid power systems--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the principles of hydraulics.	
06.02	Identify hydraulic system components.	
06.03	Troubleshoot, repair and replace hydraulic system components.	
06.04	Identify principles of pneumatics.	
06.05	Identify pneumatic system components.	
06.06	Troubleshoot, repair and replace pneumatic system components.	
07.0	Identify basic heating and mechanical principles--The student will be able to:	
07.02	Explain applications of energy converters.	
07.03	Perform efficiency calculations.	
07.04	Explain basic principles of heat.	
08.0	Troubleshoot LP gas systems--The student will be able to:	
08.02	Identify RV propane system components and functions.	
08.03	Inspect, purge, fill and test containers.	
09.0	Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronics systems--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Troubleshoot battery, alternator and charger.	
09.02	Troubleshoot and repair 120 volt AC distribution system.	
09.03	Troubleshoot 120 volt AC/12 volt converter systems.	
09.04	Troubleshoot and repair 12 volt distribution system.	
09.05	Perform gas engine generator tune up.	
09.06	Troubleshoot and repair generator alternators.	
09.07	Repair and install 12 volt motor and light fixtures.	
09.08	Install and troubleshoot antenna.	
09.09	Install and troubleshoot security system.	
09.10	Troubleshoot and repair leveling system.	
09.11	Troubleshoot and repair electrical steps.	
09.12	Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems.	
10.0	Perform metal processing/metallurgy skills--The student will be able to:	
10.02	Perform stick electrode welding techniques.	
10.03	Perform oxyacetylene welding techniques.	
10.04	Perform MIG welding techniques.	
10.05	Perform TIG welding techniques.	
10.06	Perform cutting operations.	
10.07	Perform sheet metal forming techniques.	
10.08	Perform plastic welding and joining techniques.	
11.0	Troubleshoot and repair water systems service--The student will be able to:	
11.02	Troubleshoot and repair fresh water components.	
11.03	Troubleshoot and repair plumbing fixtures.	
11.04	Troubleshoot and repair waste water components.	
11.05	Install water system.	

Course Number:  ARR0074
Occupational Completion Point:  C (2 of 2)
Recreational Vehicle Technician 2 – 275 Hours – SOC Code 49-3092 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
12.0	Troubleshoot and repair electrical brake systems--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Troubleshoot electrical brake systems.	
12.02	Repair electrical brake systems.	
12.03	Install electrical brake systems.	
13.0	Troubleshoot and repair towing systems--The student will be able to:	
13.02	Install towing systems.	
13.03	Install wiring systems.	
13.04	Troubleshoot and repair towing systems.	
14.0	Troubleshoot and repair suspension system--The student will be able to:	
14.02	Install add-on suspension systems.	
14.03	Install steer safe devices.	
14.04	Troubleshoot and repair air suspension systems.	
14.05	Troubleshoot and repair rubber suspension systems.	
15.0	Troubleshoot and repair air conditioning systems--The student will be able to:	
15.03	Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and components.	
15.04	Use brazing skills.	
15.05	Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.	
15.06	Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems.	
15.07	Install air conditioner.	
16.0	Troubleshoot and repair absorption refrigerators--The student will be able to:	
16.02	Troubleshoot cooling systems.	
16.03	Remove and install refrigerator cooling system.	
16.04	Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.	
16.05	Troubleshoot and repair gas systems.	
17.0	Troubleshoot and repair heating systems--The student will be able to:	
17.02	Troubleshoot and repair gravity-type furnace.	
17.03	Troubleshoot and repair pilot piezo-type furnace.	
17.04	Troubleshoot and repair direct spark ignition furnace.	
18.0	Troubleshoot and repair water heaters--The student will be able to:	
18.02	Troubleshoot and repair electrical water heaters.	
18.03	Troubleshoot and repair manual pilot ignition water heaters.	
18.04	Troubleshoot and repair direct spark ignition water heaters.	
20.0	Troubleshoot and repair vehicle interior--The student will be able to:	
20.02	Repair and replace cabinets, hardware and trim.	
20.03	Repair interior surface defects.	
20.04	Repair floors and floor coverings.	
20.05	Repair and install window coverings.	
20.06	Repair and replace interior front-end group.	
21.0	Troubleshoot and repair vehicle exterior--The student will be able to:	
21.02	Repair and replace metal siding and roof.	
21.03	Repair and replace fiberglass surface components.	
21.04	Paint and detail exterior surface.	
21.05	Repair and replace canvas and screening.	
21.06	Troubleshoot and repair roof lift mechanisms.	
21.07	Repair and replace windows and frames.	
21.08	Repair and replace hardware, doors and compartments.	
21.09	Repair air and water leaks.	
21.10	Repair and replace metal siding and roof.	
21.11	Repair and replace fiberglass surface components.	
21.12	Paint and detail exterior surface.	
21.13	Repair and replace canvas and screening.	
21.14	Troubleshoot and repair roof lift mechanisms.	
21.15	Repair and replace windows and frames.	
21.16	Repair and replace hardware, doors and compartments.	
21.17	Repair air and water leaks.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills 

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0, and Reading 9.0.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf.. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

This program has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

For details on statewide articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications, refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.