Motorcycle mechanics and related

NOC

72423

- Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics

repair and service motorcycles, snowmobiles, outboard motors, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles.

Full NOC Description

Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, outboard motors, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. They are employed by service shops of motorcycle dealers and retailers and by independent service establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
Repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines, appliances, windows, doors, cabinets and structural frames in recreational vehicles
Determine estimates of repair cost
May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.

Also Known As

all-terrain vehicle repairer
forklift mechanic
industrial truck repairer
lift truck mechanic
motor boat mechanic

motor scooter repairer

motorcycle mechanic

motorcycle mechanic apprentice

outboard motor mechanic

recreation vehicle technician

snowmobile repairer

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
For motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over three years of work experience and high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
Motorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified motorcycle mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
For recreation vehicle technicians, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
Trade certification for recreation vehicle service technicians is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified recreation vehicle service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Other mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: No
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification

Employment by Sex

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Female

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Male

Employment by age

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15-24

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25-34

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35-44

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45-54

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55-64

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65+

Employment by highest level of education

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10.8%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

24.3%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

35.1%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

29.7%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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32.4%

Retail trade

29.7%

Wholesale trade

13.5%

Other services (except public administration)

24.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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13.50%

Northeast

40.50%

Southeast

24.30%

Southwest

13.50%

Central

8.10%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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