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Free Level 3 Motorcycle Maintenance Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Motorcycle Maintenance Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and trains you to work as a service technician on motorcycles. You'll cover both the theory and practical skills needed to diagnose and fix engine faults, chassis system problems, and electrical issues on auxiliary equipment. This free motorcycle maintenance course is a strong foundation for workshop employment.

Who this course is for

Please be aware that all of our Motor Vehicle courses for the North Kent College, Tonbridge campus from September 2022, will be delivered at our Hadlow College campus in our brand new Motor Vehicle workshops.

Train to work as a service technician working on motorcycles.

You will learn both the theory and practical aspects of how to work with motorcycles including:

  • Diagnosis and rectification of engine and component faults
  • Chassis system faults
  • Auxiliary equipment electrical faults
  • Health and safety in the workplace

You will be assessed by practical and written tasks and externally set examinations.

Supported work experience is arranged with your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose engine and component faults on motorcycles
  • You'll carry out rectification work to fix identified faults
  • You'll identify and repair chassis system faults
  • You'll diagnose and fix auxiliary equipment electrical faults
  • You'll apply motorcycle maintenance theory to practical workshop tasks

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory sessions and hands-on practical work in the motor vehicle workshops at Hadlow College. Assessment covers both your theoretical knowledge and your ability to carry out practical maintenance tasks. Contact the college directly for full details on how assessment is structured for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hadlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motorcycle service technician, working in a dealership or independent workshop
  • Motorcycle mechanic, diagnosing and repairing faults across all systems
  • Motorcycle parts advisor, supporting workshop and retail operations
  • Vehicle technician, servicing motorcycles and light vehicles
  • Motorcycle fleet technician, maintaining bikes for hire or delivery fleets

What you could study next

  • IMI Level 4 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Diagnostics. A natural next step if you want to take on more complex diagnostic work and move toward a senior technician role.
  • Apprenticeship as a Motorcycle Technician. Combine on-the-job training with further qualifications and earn while you learn.
  • Manufacturer-specific training programmes. Many brands offer advanced technical training once you hold a Level 3 motorcycle maintenance qualification.
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