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Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Principles

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Part-time
Course start date 30th September 2026
Cost description £3,345
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in Motorcycle Maintenance and are ready to progress to more advanced skills. At this level, learners will specialise further in motorcycle systems, focusing on inspection, diagnostics, and repair. Building on the knowledge and experience gained at Level 2, students will learn how to identify and diagnose a range of faults using appropriate tools and techniques. The course covers all major aspects of motorcycle technology and encourages a deeper understanding of how systems interact and perform under different conditions. A mixture of workshop and theory sessions will ensure students gain both practical and theoretical knowledge, preparing them for employment or further study in the motorcycle industry.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

GCSE Grade 9-4, including English and Maths. AND A Level 2 Certificate qualification.

View the key features of this course.

Units include: Health and Safety in the Workshop Transmission Systems Engine Systems Understanding Customer Needs This qualification is ideal for those aiming to move into the workforce, pursue an apprenticeship, or continue on to higher-level technical training.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed through practical tasks in the workshops and completion of portfolio work and end of unit online exams.

After successful completion of the course, you could go on to study the NVQ Level 3 in Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair or look for an advanced apprenticeship, both subject to suitable employment being found.

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Name Castleford College
Address Thunderhead Ridge
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 4UA
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Email courseinfo@wakefield.ac.uk
Phone 01924 789111
Website http://www.wakefield.ac.uk
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