Our instruction is hands-on, our class size is small (maximum of 18) and our instructors are, quite simply, true professionals with the natural ability to teach. Upon graduation, therefore, you will be Certified as an RV Technician. After one year of documented service in the field your certification will be upgraded to a Master RV Technician.

We offer the most complete curriculum in the industry from the two week basic course to Advanced AC/DC Electricity, Generators, Furnaces, Refrigerators, Air Conditioning,** Accessories, Water Heaters, Water Systems, Hitches, Brakes, Wiring, Ranges & Ovens and Body Repair.

Highly Qualified Staff at RVSA

Our Director, Dr. Tom Santoro, has dedicated a lifetime to education. He served as a public school administrator before founding the RV Service Academy in 1986. His background enabled him to write the curriculum in Kinesthetic (hands-on) terms. This is the fastest, most effective way to teach technicians.

Matt Anderson, our head instructor, is a 2003 graduate from RVSA and has been running his own RV Mobile Service business in the southwest Florida area. He is very computer literate and has not only helped computerize our curriculum but also develops our presentation programs.

We are a certification testing center for MACS and ARI, mobile and stationary air conditioning,* and the RVDA/RVIA certification program.

Course Study

Our course of study to complete the certification program is 10 weeks - 8 hours per day and 5 days a week. Courses are held 4 times per year starting in January, April, July and September. Over 60% of your time will be involving hands-on training, learning about hundreds of appliances and devices donated by EVERY major manufacturer and supplier of RV components.

Learn skills by Hands-On training in:

• Furnaces: Dometic, Surburban, & Atwood
• Air Conditioners: Coleman, Duo Therm, & Carrier
• Refrigerators: Dometic & Norcold
• Generators: Onan, Generac, & Honda
• Converters & Inverters: Parallax & Xantrex
• Awnings: Falkner, Carefree, & A&E
• Water Heaters: Atwood & Surburban
• Ranges & Ovens: Magic Chef, Atwood, & Amana
• Water Pumps: Shurflo, Jabsco, & Flowjet
• Water Systems: Thetford & Sealand
• Trailer Brakes: Dexter, Hayes, & Tekonsha

Fees & Tuition

Our complete tuition for a 10 week course, not including a $150 application fee, is $5,996. This fee includes everything except special tools and room and board. There are no extra fees.

• Application Fee............... $ 150
• Basic RV Repair................ $ 1,250
• Advanced RV Repair.......... $ 4,746
• TOTAL TUITION................ $5,996*

*Since we are Licensed and Approved for VA Training, our tuition can not be changed without permission from these agencies. Does not include Application Fee

2008-09 School Calendar - Motorhome & Travel Trailer Repair
(Full Day Classes - 8:00am to 3:30pm)

START DATES*	GRADUATION DATES*
	(10-Week Course)	(16-Week Course)
2008
January 7, 2008............................................ March 31, 2008............................................. September 8, 2008.........................................	March 14, 2008 June 6, 2008 November 14, 2008	April 23, 2008 July 18, 2008 January 9, 2009
2009
January 5, 2009............................................ March 30, 2009............................................. September 14, 2009........................................	March 13, 2009 June 5, 2009 November 20, 2009	April 17, 2009 July 10, 2009 January 15, 2010
*ALL dates are subject to change at discretion of the Director with proper notification.

A Lifetime of Employment Opportunities

Our graduate employment rate has been 100 % in 18 years. With the "Boomers" reaching their leisure age, the prospect for technicians serving the industry either as employees or self-employed is excellent. In fact, over 60% of our graduates are either retirees or full timers.

Location

We are located in on our own beautiful campus in the heart of sunny Florida at: 1012 10th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221. Click here for a map and driving directions.

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