The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) have partnered since 2006 to provide online, video-based training for RV dealership personnel through the Distance Learning Network (DLN). The two organizations announced a renewal of their partnership which offers a convenient and cost-effective way to provide dealership training.
Educational courses offered through the DLN include:
Level 1 Training – covers propane, electricity, plumbing, and PDI. This matches the Level 1 content produced by the RV Technical Institute. This is a foundational course and is a prerequisite to Level 2 Training.
Level 2 Training – covers water heaters, furnaces, ranges/cooktops, refrigerators, air conditioners, generators, brakes, suspension, towing, hydraulics, and RV body. This matches the Level 2 content produced by the RV Technical Institute.
Advanced-Manufacturer Specific Classes:
- Service Advisor
- General Managers
- RV Receptionist Class
Subscription to the online program includes unlimited access by dealership staff to more than 50 hour-long training video recordings, reviews, and test preparation sections. The content is available online and can be accessed anywhere, anytime. For more information on the courses and to sign-up, click here.
The DLN program was developed in partnership with the University of South Florida and Florida Gateway College (formerly Lake City Community College) and is managed by a professional staff of educators and industry trainers.
The only requirement to participate is a high-speed internet connection. A video cable connected to a television is also useful for group training. A one-year subscription to the program costs $995 per dealership location. A discount is given for multiple dealerships (five or more). The subscription term is August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021. The current DLN program will remain intact for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, ending July 31, 2021.