Mechanic Motor Cycle

ITI Trade: Mechanic Motor Cycle (Powered by NCVT)

✅ Introduction

The ITI trade Mechanic Motor Cycle is a job-oriented and highly specialized trade under the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This trade focuses on maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and servicing of motorcycles used for personal, commercial, and industrial purposes.

With the increasing number of motorcycles on the road, there is a growing demand for skilled motorcycle mechanics in both government and private sectors. This trade is suitable for government jobs, private jobs, and self-employment, ensuring a stable and rewarding career in the automobile servicing industry.

✅ Course Details

Trade Name: Mechanic Motor Cycle
Affiliation: NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training)
Course Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
Eligibility: Passed 10th Class (10+2 system)
Certification: National Trade Certificate (NTC)
Training Scheme: Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
Age: Minimum 14 years
Level: Vocational Training in Two-Wheeler Repair & Maintenance

✅ What is Mechanic Motor Cycle?

Mechanic Motor Cycle trade involves the repair, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds.

This trade includes theoretical knowledge and practical training in:

🔧 Engine Repair & Overhauling
🔧 Gearbox & Transmission System Servicing
🔧 Brake System Inspection & Repair
🔧 Electrical & Electronic Systems in Motorcycles
🔧 Fuel Injection Systems & Carburetor Maintenance
🔧 Tyre, Wheel & Suspension Servicing
🔧 Pollution Control & Emission Testing

This trade is essential for ensuring that motorcycles run smoothly, efficiently, and safely on roads.

✅ Scope of Employment

The automobile sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in India and worldwide. With the increasing demand for two-wheelers, there is a huge requirement for skilled motorcycle mechanics in both urban and rural areas.

Job Opportunities After Completion

Upon completing this course, candidates can find employment in:

Government Transport Departments (State Transport, Defense, Railways, etc.)
Private Automobile Service Centers (Honda, Bajaj, Hero, TVS, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.)
Automobile Dealerships & Service Stations
Motorcycle Manufacturing Companies
Two-Wheeler Insurance & Claim Inspection Firms
Self-Employment (Motorcycle Repair & Service Workshop)

✅ Key Skills and Training Areas

During the training period, candidates are trained in Professional Skills, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation, and Employability Skills.

🔧 Core Training Areas Include

Basic Engineering & Workshop Practices
- Use of hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools
- Basic fitting, welding, and metalwork
Motorcycle Engine Repair & Overhauling
- Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Engine Repair
- Cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, and camshaft servicing
- Valve timing adjustment and engine tuning
Gearbox & Transmission System Servicing
- Clutch adjustment & replacement
- Chain, sprocket, and belt-driven transmission maintenance
Brake System Inspection & Repair
- Drum brake & disc brake servicing
- Hydraulic braking system maintenance
Electrical & Electronic Systems in Motorcycles
- Battery maintenance & charging
- Ignition systems (CDI, TCI, magneto ignition)
- Wiring harness, lights, and electronic sensors troubleshooting
Fuel Injection Systems & Carburetor Maintenance
- EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) tuning
- Carburetor cleaning & float level adjustment
Suspension, Wheels, & Tyres
- Shock absorber servicing
- Wheel alignment & balancing
- Tubeless & tube-type tyre repair
Pollution Control & Emission Testing
- BS6 emission standards compliance
- Catalytic converter & exhaust system maintenance
Workshop Management & Customer Handling
- Service station setup
- Handling customer complaints & feedback
Project Work & Extra-Curricular Activities

Real-life motorcycle repair projects
Practical training in real service stations

✅ Career Progression and Higher Studies

After completing ITI Mechanic Motor Cycle, candidates have multiple career paths for growth and specialization.

🎓 Further Education & Certification

Diploma in Automobile Engineering (Lateral Entry)
Apprenticeship Programs in Two-Wheeler Industries
B.Tech/B.E. in Automobile Engineering (After Further Studies)
Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) – Become an ITI Instructor
Specialized Certifications in Two-Wheeler Servicing

📈 Job Roles After ITI Mechanic Motor Cycle

Motorcycle Mechanic
Two-Wheeler Service Technician
Automobile Workshop Supervisor
Motorcycle Spare Parts Technician
Motorcycle Assembler in Manufacturing Units
Self-Employed Two-Wheeler Service Expert

✅ Industries Hiring Mechanic Motor Cycle Professionals

Government Transport Departments (State Transport, Railways, Army, etc.)
Private Two-Wheeler Manufacturing Companies (Honda, Bajaj, Hero, TVS, etc.)
Automobile Service Centers & Dealerships
Insurance & Motor Vehicle Inspection Firms
Self-Employment in Two-Wheeler Repair & Maintenance

✅ International Opportunities

Skilled motorcycle mechanics are in demand worldwide, especially in countries with large two-wheeler markets such as:

Gulf Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, etc.)
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.)
Europe & USA – Specialized Motorcycle Repair Shops
Africa – Growing Motorcycle Market

There are opportunities for migration and employment in motorcycle manufacturing, servicing, and dealership companies globally.

✅ Why Choose ITI Mechanic Motor Cycle?

✔ High Demand – India has the largest two-wheeler market, leading to job opportunities.
✔ Job-Oriented Trade – Designed for immediate employment in the automobile servicing sector.
✔ Government & Private Sector Jobs – Work in transport departments, service centers, and manufacturing units.
✔ Self-Employment Opportunities – Start a motorcycle repair and service business.
✔ Future Growth – Leads to higher studies, apprenticeships, and international jobs.
✔ Industry-Aligned Training – Hands-on practice with real motorcycles and tools.

✅ Conclusion

The ITI Mechanic Motor Cycle trade is a highly promising, industry-relevant, and job-oriented course. It equips students with the practical skills and technical expertise required to excel in the two-wheeler servicing and maintenance industry.

Whether you aim for a government job, private sector employment, or self-employment, this course provides the necessary foundation to build a successful career in the automobile servicing field.

Trades Summery

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under aegis of National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programmes of NCVT for propagating vocational training.

Mechanic Motor Cycle trade under ATS is one of the most popular courses delivered nationwide through different industries. The course is of one year (01 Block) duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area Trade Theory & Practical impart professional - skills and knowledge, while Core area - Workshop Calculation and science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills imparts requisite core skills & knowledge and life skills. After passing out the training programme, the trainee is being awarded National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT having worldwide recognition.

Broadly candidates need to demonstrate that they are able to:

Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools;
Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;
Apply professional skill, knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing jobs and solve problem during execution.
Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in job/assembly.
Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

JOB ROLE

Mechanic, Motor Cycle repairs, services and overhauls motor cycles, auto rickshaws scooters; etc., to make and keep them roadworthy. Examines motor cycle or scooter to locate faults by running engine in stationary position or by driving it on road. Dismantles parts such as engine, ignition system, dynamo forks, shock absorbers, gear box etc., as necessary. Grinds valves, sets timings, relines brakes, re-bushes steering mechanism, replaces worn out parts, assembles gear box clutch etc. and performs other tasks to effect repair, cleans and sets carburettor, fits driving chain, wheels silencer, kick, gear, clutch and brake levers and other accessories. Adjusts control cables for brake, clutch and accelerator, sets tappets and wheel alignment, tightens loose parts and makes necessary fittings and connections. Changes engine and gear box oil, starts engine and tunes it up. Tests performance of vehicle by driving on road and makes further adjustments to remove defects noticed if any. May assemble motor cycle or autorickshaws from assembled parts.

Auto Service Technician (two and three wheelers) is responsible for the repairing and routine servicing and maintenance (including electrical and mechanical aggregates) of two/three wheeler vehicles.

Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity.

NSQF LEVEL COMPLIANCE

NSQF level for MECHANIC MOTOR CYCLE trade under ATS: Level 4

As per notification issued by Govt. of India dated- 27.12.2013 on National Skill Qualification Framework total 10 (Ten) Levels are defined.

Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that a learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.

Each level of the NSQF is described by a statement of learning outcomes in five domains, known as level descriptors. These five domains are:
a. Process
b. professional knowledge,
c. professional skill,
d. core skill and
e. Responsibility.
The Broad Learning outcome of Mechanic Motor Cycle trade under ATS mostly matches with the Level descriptor at Level- 4.

LEARNING OUTCOME

The following are minimum broad Common Occupational Skills/ Generic Learning Outcome after completion of the MECHANIC MOTOR CYCLE course of 01 years duration under ATS.

Block I:

1. Recognize & comply safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping.
2. Understand and explain different mathematical calculation & science in the field of study including basic electrical. [Different mathematical calculation & science - Unit, Basic Mathematics, Percentage, Material Science ,Mass, Weight and Density ,Mensuration, Elasticity ,Heat & Temperature ,Basic Electricity]
3. Interpret specifications, different engineering drawing and apply for different application in the field of work. [Different engineering drawing-Lines, Free hand drawing , Drawing of Geometrical Figures , Sizes and Layout of Drawing Sheets, Method of presentation of Engineering Drawing, Drawing of Solid figures, Free hand Drawing of Solid figures, Free Hand sketch, Projections, Drawing of Orthographic projection in 3rd angle]
4. Select and ascertain measuring instrument and measure dimension of components and record data.
5. Explain the concept in productivity, quality tools, and labour welfare legislation and apply such in day to day work to improve productivity & quality.
6. Explain energy conservation, global warming and pollution and contribute in day to day work by optimally using available resources.
7. Explain personnel finance, entrepreneurship and manage/organize related task in day to day work for personal & social growth.
8. Plan and organize the work related to the occupation.

SPECIFIC LEARNINGOUTCOME

Block – I