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Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing

Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing

Qualification
National Code:
THC40104
State Code:
W109
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
12/02/2004
Approved Date
14/01/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1327
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 12/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

Requirements for completion of the qualification:
Successful achievement of all Core units plus five (5) elective units from the Caravan Industry Training Packages, or from any relevant, endorsed Training Package.
In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
Examples of areas of the Training Package relevant to this qualification are as follows:
- Manufacturing
- Supporting Technical Skills
- General Administration
- Leadership
- Financial Administration
- Training and Assessment*
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Technology
- Customer Service, Sales & Marketing
- Innovation
Note: Where THCMAN01B Build a recreational vehicle chassis is selected, candidates must have achieved suitable welding competencies from the Metals and Engineering Training Package prior to or during the undertaking of this unit.
* Where Training and Assessment units are selected, the following units should be achieved in clusters. Each cluster will count as one elective within this qualification.
BSZ401A plus BSZ402A plus BSZ403A (= one elective)
BSZ405A plus BSZ407A plus BSZ408A (= one elective)

A full list of all units in the Caravan Industry Training Package can be found in the Competency Standards section - Volume 1 of the Training Package.

Core Group 1

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1554 THCGQA01B Apply quality standards and procedures 20 Unit of competency
W1555 THCSTS01A Apply technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing to work activities 16 Unit of competency
W1556 THCMAN10A Assess and carry out non-structural modifications to the chassis of a recreational vehicle 36 Unit of competency
W1559 THCMAN09B Build furniture for a recreational vehicle 80 Unit of competency
W1560 THCMAN02B Build the floor for a recreational vehicle 20 Unit of competency
W1561 THCSTS04A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1562 THCSTS07A Carry out mechanised cutting 16 Unit of competency
E2126 THHGTR01B Coach others in job skills 20 Unit of competency
W1564 THCMAN03B Construct and install the walls and roof for a recreational vehicle 90 Unit of competency
W1570 THCCOR04B Develop and update caravan industry knowledge 25 Unit of competency
E1975 THHCOR03B Follow health, safety and security procedures 15 Unit of competency
E2004 THHGLE02B Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures 30 Unit of competency
W1574 THCMAN04B Install 12/24volt DC cabling in a recreational vehicle 90 Unit of competency
W1575 THCMAN07B Install and connect the low pressure water system within a recreational vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W1577 THCMAN06B Install furniture and appliances in a recreational vehicle 50 Unit of competency
W1578 THCMAN05B Install LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle 90 Unit of competency
E2010 THHGLE08B Lead and manage people 60 Unit of competency
W1580 THCGHS06B Meet OH&S requirements associated with electrical work 40 Unit of competency
E2008 THHGLE06B Monitor staff performance 50 Unit of competency
E2003 THHGLE01B Monitor work operations 30 Unit of competency
W1587 THCCOR05B Plan and organise daily work 15 Unit of competency
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
W1590 THCSTS05A Read and interpret plans and drawings for a recreational vehicle 32 Unit of competency
E2007 THHGLE05B Roster staff 30 Unit of competency
W1605 THCMAN08B Sheet, glaze and finish a recreational vehicle 70 Unit of competency
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
W1607 THCSTS02A Use hand and power tools 28 Unit of competency
E1973 THHCOR01B Work with colleagues and customers 15 Unit of competency
2.

Core Group 2

Select one of the following:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1772 MEM5.50AA Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
M1755 MEM5.12AB Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
3.

Select five (5) elective units from the following groups
Examples of elective units relevant to specific job outcomes in recreational vehicle manufacturing at his level:

Supervisor in a Small Caravan Factory Elective units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E1985 THHGFA06A Interpret financial information 20 Unit of competency
E2015 THHGLE13B Manage finances within a budget 30 Unit of competency
E2011 THHGLE09B Manage workplace diversity 60 Unit of competency
C3541 BSBCMN306A Produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
E2009 THHGLE07B Recruit and select staff 60 Unit of competency
4.

Tradesperson in a Large Caravan Factory Elective units

Either MEM5.15AB or MEM5.17AB must be selected.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1558 THCMAN01B Build a recreational vehicle chassis 80 Unit of competency
W1578 THCMAN05B Install LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle 90 Unit of competency
E0199 THHGGA10A Monitor and Obtain Materials and Services 30 Unit of competency
M1758 MEM5.17AB Weld using gas metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
M1756 MEM5.15AB Weld using manual metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E174 THC40199 Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code THC40104 taken from the Caravan Industry Training Package THC04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 9/12/04.
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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