Overview
Please note: the Motorcycle Technician Foundation certificate program is currently undergoing a program review that may lead to curriculum changes starting in Fall 2025.
This 20-week harmonized Foundation training program is designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enter the trade. This includes core skills such as safety, tools and equipment, and employability. It also provides the students with hands-on training to perform service operations such as new unit assembly and service; repair electrical components; and to service chassis, wheels, suspensions, final drives, and accessories.
Upon successful completion of BCIT’s harmonized Motorcycle Technician Foundation program, students receive credit for the first level of technical training required in the provincial Apprenticeship program plus 300 work based hours.
Students also have an option to receive an endorsement from the Yamaha’s Technical Academy (YTA). The Yamaha endorsement course available through BCIT is known as the YTA Bronze level. To successfully complete the Bronze course, the student must pass an exam that covers the engine, drive-train and chassis systems and service procedures on Yamaha products.
Please visit the SkilledTradesBC website for more details about the program.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.
- English language proficiency: one of the following:
- Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent or
- BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment
- Math: one of the following:
- Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 (50%) or
- Workplace Math 10 (50%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
Please note: This program is also offered in a high school setting; applicants who will be attending a high school site will be required to undergo a criminal record check. Applicants can contact their local police department to obtain the appropriate forms. Please be aware that the outcome of the criminal record check may influence your acceptability at this site.
Recommended for success
Potential students with medical or physical disabilities should contact Accessibility Services to arrange an interview with the institute's rehabilitation specialist at 604-451-6963 (telephone interview is acceptable for out of town applicants).
High school graduation is recommended by SkilledTradesBC. Please refer to the SkilledTradesBC website for current apprenticeship prerequisite information.
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
February and September
*Scheduled intakes are subject to change
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on full-time tuition fees, visit Full-Time Studies Tuition & Fees.
Books & supplies
$400 (general estimated cost, subject to change)
CSA approved safety glasses and footwear required. Footwear must be steel toed, leather, ankle covering boots.
Students are required to supply their own coveralls. A supply of coveralls are available through the BCIT Bookstore. Please check the uniform authorization voucher [PDF] to determine the type of coveralls required for your program.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
Courses
Class hours
0730–1400, Monday through FridayProgram matrix
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MCTC 1400 | Safe Work Practices | 1.5 | |
| MCTC 1405 | Business Procedures and Employability Skills | 3.0 | |
| MCTC 1410 | Tools and Equipment | 4.0 | |
| MCTC 1415 | Introduction to Welding | 2.0 | |
| MCTC 1420 | Wheels and Tires | 4.0 | |
| MCTC 1425 | Brake Systems | 3.5 | |
| MCTC 1430 | Suspension Systems | 4.0 | |
| MCTC 1435 | Basic Principles of Internal Combustion Engines | 4.0 | |
| MCTC 1440 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 5.5 | |
| MCTC 1445 | Final Drive Systems Final Drive Systems | 2.0 | |
| MCTC 1450 | Routine Inspection and Maintenance Work Practices | 6.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 39.5 | ||
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
20 weeks, full-timeGrading
The passing grade in each course is 70%. Grades are calculated upon completion of theory assessments and practical shop exercises. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program.Accreditation
This harmonized foundation program meets all technical training requirements for level 1 apprenticeship outcomes for Motorcycle Technician in BC.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Typical delivery includes classroom lecture, followed by shop practical exercises.Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
SkilledTradesBC
BCIT transfers the student's name, contact information, Personal Education Number (PEN), and the name and date of the completed Foundation program to SkilledTradesBC. This information is used for the purposes of tracking successful completions in order to grant credit towards apprenticeship where applicable, and communicating with trainees to promote continuation in an apprenticeship program.Graduating & Jobs
Job opportunities
Graduates of this program may seek employment as apprentices.
Employment opportunities exist in service departments at motorcycle dealerships, small engine repair facilities, and construction and garden equipment service centers. Some graduates enjoy owning and operating their own service and repair businesses.
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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