Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 26: Recreational Vehicles (Optional)

Suggested time: 20 - 40 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Modules 2, 3, 4, 5, and 20

Foundational Objectives

To develop workplace skills, knowledge, and attitudes that may lead to successful employment.
To demonstrate safe working practices an techniques for the upholstery industry.
To demonstrate proper use of hand and power tools, equipment, and supplies utilized in the upholstery industry.
To develop independent decision-making skills pertaining to the upholstery industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of how to compute, measure, estimate and interpret numerical data, when to apply these skills and techniques, and why these processes apply within the upholstery industry. (NUM)
To touch, handle, manipulate, or experiment with materials first-hand so that students can discuss their observations. (CCT)
To develop an understanding of both the value and limitations of technology within upholstery. (TL)
To take on more responsibility for learning as competence develops. (IL)

	Learning Objective	Notes
26.1	To inspect the vehicle to be remodeled. (CCT)	Inspect the job closely. Create a journal entry describing any unusual or different set-up.
26.2	To strip a vehicle. (TL)	Strip the vehicle of all fabrics. Keep fabric pieces available to be used as a pattern. Label all parts as they are removed from the vehicle. If using abbreviations, record their meanings in a journal.
26.3	To design a new interior in consultation with a customer. (CCT, PSVS)	Discuss what the customer wants. See if the customer has any pictures of what the finished job should look like. Return to the shop and develop a design (use sketches on graph paper to visualize the proposed remodel). Meet with the customer to confirm that the plan meets his or her needs. Determine the problems and redesign solutions for problem areas. Go over this process as many times as required. The customer is not always right, but he or she is always the customer.
26.4	To measure and make any patterns for difficult areas to be recovered. (NUM)	Measure all pieces and make patterns of each difficult piece. Measure total requirements and enter on a fabric cutting sheet. List as in Module 26.2.
26.5	To order all materials. (COM)	Have the students contact the dealer representative and order the materials.
26.6	To attach the sub floor. (TL)	Make sure that the sub floor is firmly attached and insulated.
26.7	To recover the floor. (TL)/td>	Attach rug using standard methods. For other flooring, use the proper adhesive.
26.8	To run electrical wiring in walls. (TL)	Install electrical wiring, if necessary, at this time. Wiring harnesses are available from recreation vehicle or trailer dealers. Ensure that there is sufficient electrical power to supply any added demand.
26.9	To insulate the walls. (IL)	Insulate the walls using fibreglass or other suitable insulation.
26.10	To recover the walls.	If recovering the walls with wood or a wood backed material, ensure the wood is screwed with machine screws. Screws with a special washer that allows a coloured cap to cover the screw head are available.
26.11	To run electrical wiring in the ceiling. (TL)	If there are requirements for new electrical wiring, do the wiring at this time. Wiring harnesses are available from RV or trailer dealers. Ensure that there is sufficient electrical power to supply any added demand.
26.12	To insulate the ceiling. (TL)	Insulate the ceiling using fibreglass or other suitable insulation material.
26.13	To recover the ceiling.	If recovering the ceiling with wood or with a wood backed material, ensure the wood is screwed with machine screws. Screws with a special washer that allows a coloured cap to cover the screw head are available.
26.14	To install cabinetry or furniture. (TL)	If any cabinetry or special furniture is to be attached, do so prior to the completion of wall covering so that the cabinet or furniture can be firmly attached to frame. Caution: Any heating or propane equipment installed should be checked by a professional. Improper installation can be very dangerous.
26.15	To calculate the material used and prepare a bill. (NUM)	Have students itemize the cost of materials and prepare a bill.