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Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
You learn to keep motorcycles running: servicing and repairing engines, sorting out brakes, suspension and steering, replacing clutches and transmissions, and tracing faults through the electrical, charging and starting systems.
- Duration: 3 years
- Study mode: On campus
- Course code: AUR30820
Where you can study this course
- Campuses
- 5 campuses
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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TAFE Queensland
- Campuses
- 3 campuses
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Not stated by provider
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.
- Campuses
- Shepparton - William Orr
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Block release on campus
- Full fee
- $19,598
- Campuses
- 12 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
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South Metropolitan TAFE
- Campuses
- Carlisle
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Apprenticeship
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Students often rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on both teaching and campus facilities. Some also found student support frustrating to access.
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Major Training Group
- Campuses
- Not yet checked
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
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- Full fee
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Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
- Campuses
- Bendigo TAFE Library
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Nil.
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- a genuine interest in how motorcycles work
- patience for tracing faults step by step
- care with tools, oils and workshop safety
- an eye for detail when testing and repairing
What will you learn?
Most of the work happens on real bikes in a workshop, using hand tools and diagnostic equipment to work out why something has failed before you repair or replace it. Safety and environmental practice run through all of it, from handling oils and batteries to following correct workshop procedures. It suits someone who enjoys pulling things apart and understanding how they work, and it prepares you for a job in a dealership, repair shop or service workshop.
- Motorcycle engine repair
- Brakes and suspension
- Steering and driveline
- Electrical and charging systems
- Engine management and diagnostics
- Workshop safety and environment
Units of competency (23 core, 13 elective)
The qualification is made up of 36 units. Everyone completes the 23 core units below, and the remaining 13 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Career pathways
Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.
A recognised route into Motorcycle Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
A motorcycle mechanic services, diagnoses and repairs motorcycles, from daily commuters and scooters to dirt bikes and track machines.
Explore this career →- Weekly pay
- $1,350
- Full-time share
- 82%
- Employment size
- 1,700 workers
- Average age
- 36 years
- Average full-time hours
- 40 hours
- Gender share
- 2% female
- Future growth
- +4%
- Job market
- Not in shortage
Employers usually take the person on as an apprentice or trainee, so check the training provider and state apprenticeship rules. Licensing rules vary by state, and the award alone does not confer a licence. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Where this fits
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology in automotive: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
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Other routes at the same level
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyIf you want to work on cars and other light vehicles instead of motorcycles, this course covers petrol engines, brakes and electrical circuits and can lead to roles like electric-vehicle-technician or tyre-fitter.
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyIf trucks, buses and similar heavy vehicles interest you more, this qualification teaches diesel engines and air brakes and can lead to roles like diesel-mechanic or motor-mechanic.
Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).