Motorcycle Dealership

Motorcycle diagnostic technicians inspect, maintain and repair motorcycles. Technicians use diagnostic tools to identify the source of the problem and follow on to make the necessary adjustments and repairs. Their duties may include:

• Diagnosing the cause of a problem
• Repairing the problem in line with manufacturers’ standards
• Repairing and replacing vehicle components
• Testing existing and repaired systems
• Liaison with manufacturers and parts advisors

As an auto electrician you will need to demonstrate:

• Good practical and problem solving skills
• The ability to keep up to date with developments in engine and electrical technologies
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to understand electrical wiring diagrams

There are a range of qualifications in motorcycle maintenance and repair at level 3 covering the underpinning knowledge you will need to get started and the hands-on skills required to carry out the job.

Once working in role you can complete an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) at Diagnostic Technician level, for more information please click IMI Motorcycle Diagnostic.

Qualifications

IMI Awards

Level 3 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Competence (VCQ)

Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.

Most diagnostic technicians work 40 hours a week from Monday to Saturday. This may include some shift and overtime work. Some tasks may be physically demanding although you will use lifting equipment to move heavy parts.

Salary:

• As a trainee diagnostic technician you may expect to start on between £11,000 - £22,000 depending on your age and stage of training
• Once you are qualified you may expect to earn between £22,000 - £26,000

There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.

You would normally progress onto this level via your employer, however, the following routes are also available:

• Train at work, in a dedicated training facility managed by the employer; many manufacturers offer apprenticeship programmes that involve training at specially equipped centres
• Study on day release at local colleges or with training providers whilst in employment
• Attend college, or a private training provider who will organise work placements

Motorcycle diagnostic technicians usually progress into this role with experience as motorcycle service technicians, although you may be able to change disciplines with extra training.

You would get into this role by further developing your knowledge from a level 2 motorcycle service technician to a level 3 motorcycle diagnostic technician; this may be possible via an advanced/modern apprenticeship in motorcycle maintenance and repair. For further information on apprentice/traineeships in England please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk, for Wales please visit www.careerswales.com for Northern Ireland please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers and for Scotland please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk.

Apprenticeships

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Advanced- Motor Cycle Diagnostic Technician)   As an apprentice, you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer, or work for an independent garage that deals with many different makes of vehicles. In both, you’ll choose your area of specialisation, whether that’s motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles or vehicle electrical systems. You’ll be working in a service technician type role, carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs, as well as identifying and reporting faults.

On the Advanced Level Apprenticeship, you’ll learn about more complex faults and how to identify and repair them using sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

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