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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.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $19,598
Full fee at GOTAFE
How you can study
On campus
Main job
Motorcycle Mechanic
$70,200 (estimate) median pay, In demand
Taught by
8 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

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

Before you start

The qualification has no set entry requirements, but each provider can add its own.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Motorcycle Mechanic

    A motorcycle mechanic services, diagnoses and repairs motorcycles, from daily commuters and scooters to dirt bikes and track machines.

    What else you need

    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.

    Median pay$70,200 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

What it costs

Paying the full fee

$19,598

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • GOTAFEVIC

    Full fee
    $19,598

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

36 units: 23 that everyone takes and 13 you choose.

  • Motorcycle engine repair
  • Brakes and suspension
  • Steering and driveline
  • Electrical and charging systems
  • Engine management and diagnostics
  • Workshop safety and environment
See all 23 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

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. It reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of motorcycles in the automotive service and repair industry. Roles it leads to include Motor Mechanic and Motorcycle Mechanic.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.