Picture Yourself working in Motorcycle Repair
Imagine yourself as a motorcycle repair technician in a busy dealership and repair center and earning an attractive salary. In addition to repairing equipment and performing routine maintenance, you also troubleshoot problems and advise customers on how to avoid some of them. The manager recently complimented you on some work you did diagnosing and fixing a tricky clutch problem on an older bike. Thanks to your motorcycle repair training, you understood exactly what was needed and how to do all the work assigned to you. You feel a sense of pride that comes from having achieved your immediate career objectives as a motorcycle repair technician. For now you are earning a good salary working in someone else's shop. However, you know that one day you will open a shop of your own!
Career Outlook
Motorcycle repair technicians are increasingly in demand working at motorcycle and ATV dealers and repair shops. The job market for motorcycle repair technicians allows them to earn very attractive salaries.
According to the United States Department of Labor there is growing demand for motorcycle/ATV repair professionals. It forecasts an increase of over 19% between 2002 and 2012 and reported a median salary of $27,100 in 2002.*
Motorcycle/ATV Repair Technicians Require:
• General technical knowledge about design and operation of all motorcycle engine systems
• Detailed knowledge about maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and overhauling of motorcycles
• Understanding of the business of motorcycle service
Stratford’s Motorcycle home study course will provide you with the skills you need to get started on the right course toward a new moneymaking career as a motorcycle repair professional. Enroll now! |
| * Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication, "Occupational Projections and Training Data 2004 - 05." |
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| "It was very useful; I learned a lot of things I did not know about." — D.K. - Pennsylvania |
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| "I enjoyed the program. The charts and diagrams were especially helpful." — R.D. - North Carolina |
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