Motorcycle Mechanic

Motorcycle mechanics' duties include assembly, pre-delivery, inspection, maintenance, repair and restoration of motorcycles and other multi-wheeled lightweight all-terrain vehicles that have astride seating and handlebar controls.

When customers bring in motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles for preventative maintenance or repair, motorcycle mechanics:

discuss complaints with customers or the service manager,
diagnose problems and locate failures with the electrical system, engine, powertrain, suspension or frame by inspecting the vehicle, listening to it operate and using testing equipment,
dismantle, adjust and repair or replace mechanical and electrical system parts and components,
perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and adjusting the carburetor, adjusting the clutch, brakes and drive chain, and replacing worn parts,
know how to rebuild or replace parts, and
operate equipment such as valve seat cutters, chassis dynamometers, tire changers and computers.

Program Information

Program	Information & Requirements
Apprenticeship	The term of apprenticeship for a motorcycle mechanic is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1360 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in the first and second year, and a minimum of 1420 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks technical training in the third and fourth year. Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal.
Trade Qualifier	More information on obtaining a Qualification Certificate based on a recognized credential or work experience.

Program Credit

Category	Information
High School Credit	A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time. A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.
Related Trades	Applicants with an Alberta or recognized trade certificate in one of the following trades may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship or Trades Qualifier program requirements. Agricultural Equipment Technician Automotive Service Technician HET - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road) HET - Heavy Equipment Technician HET - Transport Trailer Mechanic HET - Truck and Transport Mechanic OPET - Marine Equipment OPET - Power Equipment OPET - Recreational Equipment OPET - Turf Equipment

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Information

High School Credit

A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.

Related Trades

Applicants with an Alberta or recognized trade certificate in one of the following trades may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship or Trades Qualifier program requirements.

Agricultural Equipment Technician
Automotive Service Technician
HET - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road)
HET - Heavy Equipment Technician
HET - Transport Trailer Mechanic
HET - Truck and Transport Mechanic
OPET - Marine Equipment
OPET - Power Equipment
OPET - Recreational Equipment
OPET - Turf Equipment

Supporting Resources

	Description Description / Resources	Resources
Trade Information	Get important information about the duties, working conditions, and skills and abilities needed to work in this trade. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) Trade Profile	Trade Profile
Job Information	View job postings in this trade, and learn about the current job market, average wage and resources for finding a job. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) Alberta Job Postings	Alberta Job Postings
Entrance Requirement	You must satisfy the educational requirements or pass the entrance exam to start an apprenticeship program. If you are writing the entrance exam, there are entrance-level competencies to help you prepare, as well as an exam counselling sheet and study guide. Entrance Requirements Entrance Level Competencies Exam Counselling Sheet Entrance Exam Study Guide	Entrance Requirements Entrance Level Competencies Exam Counselling Sheet Entrance Exam Study Guide
Course Outline	Get information on all of the program requirements and what you will learn. Course Outline (PDF)	Course Outline (PDF)
Technical Training	View a list of currently scheduled technical training classes. Apprenticeship Training Catalogue	Apprenticeship Training Catalogue
Financial Assistance	Student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information visit our Financial Assistance section, visit an Apprenticeship and Industry Training office or call toll-free to 1-800-248-4823. Financial Assistance	Financial Assistance
Examinations	Get exam counselling sheets for your upcoming apprenticeship, interprovincial or qualification exam. Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets	Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets
Recognized Credentials	A person who holds a valid recognized credential is permitted to work in Alberta, but some employers may require Alberta documentation as proof that the holder is allowed to work in the trade or that the holder's credential is recognized. Recognized Credentials by Province/Jurisdiction	Recognized Credentials by Province/Jurisdiction
Trade Regulation	For more information regarding tasks and activities, please review the Trade Regulation. Trade Regulation	Trade Regulation

Motorcycle Mechanic

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