Career Outlook
Your New Career
With over six million motorcycles and millions of additional ATVs on the road today, there is a constant need for qualified repair technicians. Train at home and prepare for a job in this exciting field.
- Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as eight months by studying just an hour a day for your new career.
- Start your own business. Work part-time from home or open a full-time repair shop.
Your New Career Opportunities
The number of registered motorcycles has increased steadily in recent years, leading to corresponding greater demand for motorcycle repair services. This trend is expected to continue*. That means there is opportunity to enter this career if you have the right skills.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "Most employers prefer to hire mechanics who graduate from formal training programs." Get your Diploma from Penn Foster Career School, and you can be on the fast track to a great new job you love!
Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being a Motorcycle Repair Technician.
Learn to service:
- Two-stroke and four-stroke engines
- Lubrication and cooling systems
- Fuel systems
- Clutches, transmissions, and drives
- And more
You'll know what it takes to fix
- Electrical systems
- Ignition systems
- Steering and suspensions
- Brakes, wheels, and tires
You'll learn proper motorcycle maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection techniques.
* SOURCE: "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor.