An NWP motorcycle mechanic instructor focused on repairing a motorcycle in a well-equipped workshop, surrounded by tools and parts An NWP motorcycle mechanic instructor focused on repairing a motorcycle in a well-equipped workshop, surrounded by tools and parts

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Get Rolling with Your New Career

As a Motorcycle Mechanic, you repair and maintain many different brands and models of street, off-road, and dual sport bikes. Students get those wheels turning through training in motorcycle charging, starting and ignition systems, four-stroke tuning and top-end diagnosis, inspection and reconditioning procedures, transmissions, crankshaft repair and more.

Graduates of this program may have the opportunity to challenge the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) exams for first- and second-year Motorcycle Mechanic.
 

Get the Green Light for Admission

To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including English language proficiency and the following courses or equivalents:

  • English 10-1, English 10-2
  • Math 10-C, Math 10-3

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Take a Peek at What's in Store

Get a taste for learning and review a few of the required courses.

Subjects include shop safety, hand tools, measuring tools, wheels and tires, brake system operation, frame and suspension operation, basic electricity and lighting systems, carburetion, two-stroke tuning, two-stroke top end rebuild, motorcycle assembly, PDI, storage procedures, final drive operation, inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling systems, safe use of oxyacetylene welding equipment, ecognition and interpretation of motorcycle parts.

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Subjects covered in Shop I include: shop orientation and safety, hand tools, measuring and machine tools, wheels and tires, brake systems, frame and suspensions, basic electricity, lighting systems, carburetion, two-stroke tuning, two-stroke top end rebuild, motorcycle uncrating and assembly, storage procedures, lubrication and cooling systems.

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Subjects covered in Theory II include: charging, starting and ignition systems, four-stroke top end diagnosis, inspection and reconditioning, transmission operation, clutch and primary drive designs, two-stroke and roller bearing crankshaft inspection and repair, plain bearing crankshaft inspection.

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Kickstart Your Bike (and Career)

A Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate gets you rolling on a career filled with motorcycle charging, starting and ignition systems, four-stroke tuning and top-end diagnosis, inspection and reconditioning procedures, transmissions, crankshaft repair and more.

Map out your career path. Our knowledgeable Advising team can help you get started and bring your goals into focus.

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