Elements and Performance Criteria

This unit applies to the manufacturing, servicing and retail sectors of the recreational vehicle industry. The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.

The definition of a recreational vehicle includes:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
campervan
motor home.

Work activities may include:
manufacturing
servicing recreational vehicles and parts
designing
marketing
sales of recreational vehicles and accessories.

Technical information may relate to:
types and models of recreational vehicles
designs and design features and limitations
materials used for different models and components
structure
components, accessories and options.

Legal and regulatory obligations may include:
Codes of Practice of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers' Association of Australia (RVMAA)
licensing requirements related to installation, servicing and repair of gas, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning fittings and wiring.
welding, joining and adhesives
Government, (Federal, State, local) legislation.

Information on products may relate to:
options for components, fittings and accessories
options for layout, furniture, colour schemes, fabrics and finishes
customer requests and feedback
enterprise quality assurance processes and design limitations and improvements.

Essential Knowledge and Skills to Be Assessed

Knowledge and skills in the following areas must be assessed as part of this unit:

requirements of the Codes of Practice of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers' Association of Australia (RVMAA)
working drawings of recreational vehicles and components manufactured by the organisation
development and interpretation of instructions and specifications
components, products and accessories manufactured by the enterprise
recreational vehicle structural knowledge
characteristics and uses of materials used for recreational vehicle manufacture
tolerances, loads, weight bearing and distribution
feasibility of specific options
characteristics and uses of types of welding, joints and adhesives
legal obligations including general duty of care, OH&S and safety regulations
licensing requirements for use of gas, electrical wiring, air conditioning, welding and related .

Linkages to Other Units
This underpins effective performance in other units related to the design, manufacturing, servicing and sales of recreational vehicles and accessories. It is recommended that it be delivered and assessed in conjunction with other relevant units.

This unit has particular linkages to the following units and combined training and assessment may be appropriate:

WRRS2B Advise on products and services.

Critical Aspects of Assessment

Evidence of the following is critical:

detailed knowledge related to design options and limitations
application of technical knowledge to relevant work situations
knowledge of all relevant OH&S, regulatory and legislative requirements
knowledge and consideration of safety aspects related to design, manufacture and service of recreational vehicles as relates to job role.

Context of Assessment and Resource Implications

Assessment must include:

demonstration of application of knowledge to a range of typical work-related situations
work activities that allow the candidate to respond to typical challenges involved in the design, manufacture, service or sales of recreational vehicles in order to meet customer and enterprise requirements.

Assessment Methods
Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that the application of technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.

The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply technical knowledge to meet customer and/or enterprise specifications or requirements
oral and written questions about use of materials, features and components and their characteristics, applications and limitations
role play in which the candidate applies knowledge of technical aspects of recreational vehicle manufacturing to meet customer requests
review of designs, instructions and specifications developed by the candidate
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.Level 1 = Perform Level 2 = Administer and Manage Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Communicating ideas and information
Developing product information sheets for marketing purposes
Writing specifications and instructions (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Accessing information about customer requirements, available components, materials (1)

Planning and organising activities
Preparing for a sales presentation to a customer (1)

Working with others and in teams
Liaising with customers and others in the manufacturing team (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Calculating space and weight-bearing requirements for accessory options selected by a customer (2)

Solving problems
Dealing with requests for unusual accessories or configurations, repairing damaged components (1)

Using technology
Using computer software programs to design a recreational vehicle or configure layout options for a customer (2)