Cert III Motorcycle Mech study materials
Cert III Motorcycle Mech study resources

Cert III Motorcycle Mech case studies

Cert III Motorcycle Mech · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology is an Australian vocational qualification reflecting the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of motorcycles in the automotive service and repair industry. It suits people working in, or preparing to work in, motorcycle service and repair workshops who need trade-level diagnostic and repair skills rather than routine servicing alone. The Cert III Motorcycle Mech case studies are 5 cases and about 2,626 words.

1

Intermittent No-Start After a Wet Commute

A 2016 650 cc parallel-twin commuter arrives after three no-start complaints in two weeks. Each time the owner reports the engine cranking briskly but not firing, and each time it restarted after sitting overnight in a dry garage.

603 words, about 3 min
2

Brake Judder Complaint After Pad Replacement

A 250 cc learner-approved bike comes back two days after a front pad replacement with a complaint of lever pulsing and judder under firm braking. The technician who did the job is off sick.

533 words, about 3 min
3

Diagnosing a Charging Fault on a Customer's Touring Bike

A touring bike with 62,000 km arrives with a flat battery after a long ride. The owner fitted a new battery 500 km ago and a phone charger and heated grips at the same time.

518 words, about 3 min
4

Torque and Thread Repair on an Alloy Engine Case

An apprentice is fitting a clutch cover on a 400 cc single. The manual specifies 10 Nm for the cover bolts into the alloy case.

495 words, about 2 min
5

Road Test Judgement on a Modified Bike

A customer brings in a bike with an aftermarket exhaust, a piggyback fuel controller, and a pod filter fitted elsewhere. It runs roughly at small throttle openings and stalls occasionally at idle.

477 words, about 2 min