MOTORCYCLE & MARINE VEHICLES
If you’re passionate about bikes or boats, there are specialist trades that give you the chance to turn your passion into a career. Work on machines that are built for speed, fun, and performance. You’ll gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and open up a career that can take you across workshops, dealerships, and specialist industries.
Motorcycle Technician
Motorcycle mechanics keep bikes safe, reliable, and ready for the road. If you’re into two wheels and want to work with everything from scooters to sports bikes, this apprenticeship will give you the skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain motorcycles.
What You’ll Do
- Service and repair scooters, dirt bikes, and road bikes
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Work on engines, transmissions, brakes, and suspension systems
- Fit and tune performance parts and accessories
- Use diagnostic tools to test and repair systems
Where It Can Take You
- Dealerships, specialist motorcycle workshops, or service centres
- Roles in motorsport or performance tuning
- Opportunities in custom bike building and restoration
- Career growth into management or running your own workshop
Marine Technician
Marine technicians focus on engines and systems that power boats and watercraft. If you enjoy working on the water and want to keep marine engines reliable, this apprenticeship gives you a mix of mechanical, electrical, and technical training.
What You’ll Do
- Service and repair inboard and outboard boat engines
- Work on fuel, ignition, cooling, and electrical systems
- Diagnose and repair faults using diagnostic equipment
- Maintain steering and control systems
- Carry out safety inspections and compliance checks for marine use
Where It Can Take You
- Work in marinas, boatyards, and specialist service centres
- Opportunities in marine tourism, fishing, and recreation industries
- Specialisation in high-performance or commercial marine engines
- Pathways into supervision, management, or your own marine service business
