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. 

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 

Technical Training

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

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

Program Updates

 

The Motorcycle Technician Program Has Changed

  • Level 1 - Harmonized*

  • Level 2 - Harmonized*

  • Level 3 - Harmonized*

  • Level 4 - Current**

*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in April 2022

**Current = Program stream for apprentices who've completed level 1 training before April 2022

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Motorcycle Technicians work primarily on 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles and other units such as motor scooters. They inspect, clean, test, assemble, diagnose, maintain and repair engines, transmissions, drive systems, steering assemblies, braking systems, chassis and suspension, electrical systems, vehicle management systems, fuel systems, and exhaust systems. They may specialize in repairing, rebuilding, customizing or servicing these systems or assemblies.

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Exam Information and Resources

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  • February 2022: OPSN 2022 004 Removal of the Level 4 Standard Level Exam (SLE) from the Harmonized program. 

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  • August 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2020 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)).  The Comparative Analysis details changes between the 2012 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) and 2020 RSOS.

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Program Information

Information for the Current (pre-harmonized) program (Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician).

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.