Ready, Set, Go for Launch of Motorcycle Apprenticeship at Crawley College

Crawley College has launched a new motorcycle apprenticeship this week.

Research by Chichester College Group’s apprenticeship team discovered there is a lack of training in the south east region for this profession and recognised the need to address this.

But on Wednesday, Crawley College changed this by welcoming a cohort of six apprentices onto an exciting journey into the motorcycle world, with a new level 3 motorcycle technician apprenticeship.

These apprentices will now gain the skills and knowledge to become a qualified motorcycle technician. Once they complete their apprenticeship, they will be eligible to apply to join the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Professional Register.

Sally Challis-Manning MBE, Principal of Crawley College, said: “This is such wonderful news for our college.

“To be able to give students ultimately a unique apprenticeship offering is such an honour, and we are very excited to watch these apprentices progress and flourish throughout their qualification.”

A wide range of modules will be covered, from the service of motorcycles in line with manufacturer specifications to applying advanced diagnostic principles, logical problem-solving techniques and complex rectifications.

Apprentice Tom Berbuto (20) added: “To be honest with you, I am just absolutely buzzing to be starting this apprenticeship and look forward to where it will take me next.”

If you’re an employer looking to upskill your current workforce via an apprenticeship programme, or are looking to hire an apprentice, please get in touch with our team at apprenticeships@chigroup.ac.uk

For further information on this apprenticeship, visit if we say www.crawley.ac.uk and search ‘motorcycle’