How to become a Motorcycle Technician

Also called: Motorcycle Mechanic

Maintains, tests and repairs the mechanical parts of motorcycles.

Main tasks

• Inspects motorcycles to identify mechanical issues
• Tests motorcycles to diagnose problems and determine necessary repairs
• Uses specialised diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex issues with engines, transmissions and electrical components
• Repairs or replaces faulty and worn-out mechanical parts of motorcycles
• Adjusts and tunes engines, brakes and other mechanical systems
• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, battery checks and fitting tyres
• Conducts tests post service or repair to assess motorcycle safety and roadworthiness

Ways in

• Apprenticeship: Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology. Trade occupations are usually entered through an apprenticeship: paid work plus this qualification, typically 3 to 4 years.
• TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology (AUR30820); Diploma of Automotive Technology (AUR50216); Certificate II in Motor Sport Technology (AUR21020); Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (AUR30920); Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology (AUR40320)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $84,344 a year
• About 111,200 people work in this job group now, and about 119,500 are projected by 2035. (+7.5%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Related jobs

• Agricultural Mechanic
• Bicycle Technician
• Diesel Technician
• Electric Vehicle Technician
• Marine Technician
• Small Engine Technician

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Motorcycle Technician?

Ways in include: Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology; Diploma of Automotive Technology; Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology.

How much does a Motorcycle Technician earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $84,344 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Motorcycle Technician a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2035, from about 111,200 to about 119,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Motorcycle Technician?

Usually not. Only 3% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology; Diploma of Automotive Technology; Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology.

Will AI change the work of a Motorcycle Technician?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04