Motorcycle 

Technician

Motorcycle Technicians are analytical and hands-on fixers who love working on motorcycles and other small vehicles, keeping them running smoothly and safely. 

Motorcycle Mechanic with bike

As a Motorcycle Technician, you’ll work on motorcycles and other small vehicles such as scooters and all-terrain vehicles.  

Every day, you’ll inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain engines, transmissions and other systems. Your work will take place mostly on a busy shop floor with other Technicians, as you use your expert knowledge to manage a broad range of tasks.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to inspect and test engines and other mechanical components
  • How to repair and replace engines, drive trains, suspension and electrical systems
  • How to adjust and test repaired systems
  • How to perform preventative maintenance
  • How to customize and rebuild 

Key Job Skills

  • Bearing design, construction and service
  • Wheels, tires and suspension installation and maintenance
  • Brake, electronic and exhaust systems
  • Gasket and seal construction and service
  • Starting, charging, engine, transmission and hydraulic systems 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 20 weeks over 4 years
Work-Based Training
5800 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Coordinated Resourceful Systematic

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Program and Exam Updates

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.