Adult Courses, Adult: Skills

Motorcycle Maintenance: Beginner

Course Overview

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  • This course is FREE for most students.
  • A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
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Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements, though a keen interest in motorcycles and basic mechanical knowledge is helpful.

Course information

The course is aimed at learners that have a passion for motorcycles it works fantastically for people with up to 2 years riding experience but is also great for everyone no matter age or experience. The course covers key areas in 9 different sections to enable learners on how to maintain motorcycles mechanical components this includes motorcycle troubleshooting, servicing and carrying out basic repairs also preparing for M.O.T.

The course is designed to give learners hands on skills, knowledge and understanding through combinations of theoretical and practical know-hows. We have motorcycles in the workshop that we use to carry out practical tasks, but learners are encouraged to use their own bikes to work on to help further their understanding by personalising learning in a supervised garage. By the end of the course, you'll ride with the confidence knowing that your bike is in your capable hands. And well feel the difference on a well-maintained motorcycle.

Key topics

  • Induction/course outline     
  • Health and Safety working practices       
  • Risk assessments 
  • Basic servicing theory and practical work including spark plug. air filter. oil change etc.  
  • Carrying out inspection and troubleshooting of overall motorcycle 
  • Understanding brake system principles and carrying out inspection and bleeding brakes 
  • Changing and maintaining of motorcycles oil  
  • Basic troubleshooting and maintaining electronics 
  • Maintaining and charging of battery.
  • Inspecting and troubleshooting of starter motor and solenoids 
  • Inspecting and maintaining drive chain, Tyres, engine performance.
  • General vehicle wear.

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What Can This Course Lead To

  • Adult Skills Courses- Motorcycle Maintenance - Improvers
  • Adult Skills Courses - Car Maintenance General
  • Level 1 Diploma - Electrical Installation
  • Level 1 Award - Welding Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate - Fabrication and Welding Techniques/Skills

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