Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £25,000 to £40,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With experience and further training, you could become a motorcycle diagnostic technician, workshop manager or motorcycle MOT examiner. You could also start your own sales and repair business, or specialise in customised bike building.

Courses for this career

See free Motorcycle Technician courses

Level 2

Level 3

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