mechanics (apprenticeships)

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

well want it is i am 19 and currently training to be an accountant but it's not for me. i want too train to be a bike mechanic preferably or both car and bike mechanic. as all i think about all day is bikes.
i was wondering if anyone here has done this or is doing it at the moment, and could they give me any info on how they went about it. also what kind of wage they are getting if you want to share that, as ive got a loan to pay for.
any info would be much appreciated as my head is all over the place at the moment because i just don't know what to do.
thanks phill.
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cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

I'm not too sure how much mechanics get, but I think it would be something like £17 - 20k.
If you are good at maths & prepared to go without money for 3 years you could go and study a motorcycle engineering degree, you could end up with a wicked job then!
I know Swansea institute do a good course. However I wouldnt recommend living in Swansea!!
If not then get down to your local college, I am sure they would do suitable courses.

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

i'd be looking for a job around manchester as that were i live. i will be wiling to make sacrifises except my bike. it wouldn't bother me if was skint most of the time to do something i really enjoy.
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Method · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

I did a year working as a car apprentice for Volkswagen, i was earning around the £6k mark... was good fun, lots of hard work though! Its not all "stick a spanner there, and put this bit there and it'll work" Razz

Lots of theory and homework at college.
My time there was up and down but i do highly regret leaving the scheme.
So good luck Thumbs Up

hope this post might be some use to you.
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phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

yeah it is mate thanks Thumbs Up

the college work bit doesn't bother me at all, i can't wait to do it because doing what i am now it like being at school and its boring. i was going to do this from school but money wise sent me towards accounting which i regret.
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Method · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

There are times where the apprenticeship will feel like being back at school also. Depending on the scheme you will be doing either day release (1 day a week to your local college, which is great because you get a day off work, Payed! Thumbs Up

) or like i was, doing a 2 week block release to a college in another part of england, i did mine at luton college. And although the lessons were different, it was like being back at school, just with teachers that swear and laugh with ya Razz

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Full Test Dec 04... Suzuki GS500 Jan 05... Suzuki SV650 Mar 07... Gixxer 6 K5 May 08... Oh and my 'Rado Wink

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TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

ive applied for that motorcycle engineering course at swansea and accepted me offer. may sound stupid but wots wrong with living in swansea?? as ive never actually been coz i spent the day collecting me bike rather than attending the open day thing

chris___ · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Karma :

I applied for a bike apprenticeship with honda, there are currently no vacancies in my area, nottingham, but i'll be starting it soon, cant wait!
check out www.autopeople.co.uk to see if there are any vacancies in your area Thumbs Up

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cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

Oh and before people start moaning coz they live in swansea and they think its gr8...its not! you just havnt been anywhere else!
To give you a typical example... my girlfriend came to stay with me for a few days, and she decided to walk into town while i was at uni.
On her way she saw some 8yr old chav kid standing on his wall, pissing into his neighbours garden!! when he spotted my girlfriend he said ''alright love? fancy a shag?''
I rest my case.

goofrad · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Karma :

I did a motorcycle mechanic course in bridlington some years a ago now.
I dont know if its going, i done a NVQ level 3 there.
give bridlington collage a ring to see if they still do it.
i dont have any numbers

bugsy46 · Village Idiot Joined: 16 Mar 2004 Karma :

Just started my Honda Motorcycle technician course. 5 days every two months in London at the Honda Institute. 3 year course. Im going to be earning around £200 a week to start. Real excited now!
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