Pre-Employment Motorcycle Mechanic

The Pre-Employment Motorcycle Mechanic program prepares graduates to perform entry level assembly, maintenance, repairs, and restoration of motorcycles and other multiwheeled lightweight all-terrain vehicles. The program also focuses on worksite fundamentals including Occupational Health and Safety training, as well as Industry Standard Practices and Procedures associated with the trade.

Training includes: Shop Safety, Equipment and Materials, Basic Electrical Theory and Circuits, Two and Four Stroke Engine Theory, Wheel and Tire Maintenance, and mechanical and hydraulic Brake Systems.

Upon successful completion of the pre-employment program, students who meet the apprenticeship requirements for the trade (see www.tradesecrets.org) are eligible to write the first period apprenticeship exam. (There is a fee, payable to Apprenticeship and Industry Training, to write the exam. This fee is in addition to tuition, books and supplies.) CSA approved personal protective equipment is required to complete the practical portion of this program. You may be required to purchase other tools and equipment for your chosen trade.

Course Curriculum Includes:
  • Safety, Materials and Tools
  • Electrical Theory and circuits
  • Two and Four Stroke Engine Theory
  • Wheel and Tire Maintenance
  • Mechanical and Hydraulic Brake Systems
  • WHMIS Awareness
  • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)

The outline for first period Motorcycle Mechanic is available at

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum of 18 years of age upon completion of the program.
  • Please note, that to be admitted to the Olds College pre-employment motorcycle mechanic, you require a High School Diplomoa or its equivalent.
  • Mature students will be evaluated on an individual basis and can apply under Alternate Admissions Status (an entrance exam may be required.
  • Apprenticeship Alberta may require you have completed the following: Applied Mathematics 20, English Language Arts 20-2, and Science 20 or, equivalent. In the event that you do not have this, you may be required to write an entrance exam with Alberta Apprenticeship - call for details.

Registration Information

Course Location: Olds College Campus, Ag. Mech Building
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Course Dates:

Feb 21 - May 11, 2012

Tuition: $4995.00 ( includes student fees and materials)
Additional Fee for First period apprenticeship exam $150.00 approximately

A $500.00 non-refundable tuition deposit is due on acceptance to the program. This deposit is applied toward your tuition fee to secure your placement in the program.

To apply please provide transcripts along with a completed Olds College Application for Admission form in person to Bobby-Joe Rovensky 1-403-556-4610 or 1-800-661-6537 ext 4610 or via fax 1-403-556-4711