How to Become a Recreation Vehicle Service Technician in British Columbia
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Recreation vehicle service technician is a voluntary trade in British Columbia. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“If you have extensive experience in your trade, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier and become certified without going through an apprenticeship program.”
From skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with SkilledTradesBC.
Requirements
Experience
You must have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade before applying to challenge the certification exam.
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“You have the required hours and scope of hands-on work experience in the trade.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Other
Your references must be contactable by phone to verify your work experience, or the application will be denied.
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“Your references will be contacted by phone to verify your work experience. If references cannot be contacted, it will result in a denied application.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state whether someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory can register in B.C. based on their current licence without additional assessments. Source
“If you are registered in another province, you may be eligible to receive credits towards your apprenticeship in B.C.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/apprentice-mobility
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Exams
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Certification exam
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“You can schedule and pass your certification exam and practical assessments, if applicable, within 24 months of your application approval.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam -
Practical assessment
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“Some trades may also require a practical assessment in addition to the certification exam.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam -
Standardized Level Exams
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“Recreation Vehicle Service Technician | Standardized Level Exams introduced. Exam Weighting Charts have been posted to the website.”
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Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam
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“Recreation Vehicle Service Technician | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced”
skilledtradesbc.ca/program-standards-updates
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $32.00 | $40.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | — |
Recreation vehicle service technicians in other provinces and territories
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare recreation vehicle service technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Challenge a Certification Exam | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/index%2Ephp/challenge-certification-exam · fetched October 11, 2026
- Canadian and Military Certificate Holders | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
- Program Standards Updates | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/program-standards-updates · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprentice Mobility | SkilledTradesBC skilledtradesbc.ca/apprentice-mobility · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a recreation vehicle service technician in British Columbia?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in British Columbia. Certification is managed by SkilledTradesBC.
Which exams are required?
Certification exam, Practical assessment, Standardized Level Exams, Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam.
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