Career pathway
Motorcycle Mechanic
ANZSCO 321213
Employed
2,000
Part-time share
18%
Female share
2%
Median age
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Motorcycle Mechanics maintain, test and repair the mechanical parts of motorcycles.
What they typically do
- Detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts.
- Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts.
- Repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed.
- Performs scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations.
- Reassembles engines and parts after being repaired.
- Tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers.
- May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
31.6%
QLD
25.8%
VIC
22.4%
WA
8.4%
SA
7.1%
TAS
2.1%
NT
1.5%
ACT
0.8%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Motorcycle Mechanic.
- View qualification
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
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