<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Motorcycle Repair program is designed to provide a fundamental education in motorcycle mechanical systems, safety practices, common tools, and career overviews. Topics addressed in the program's lessons include the components and operation of two- and four-stroke engines, drive systems, fuel systems, ignition systems, and brake systems. Students also have the opportunity to learn about motorcycle frame construction, suspension, lubrication systems, electrical components, and types of wheels. Students receive all required textbooks and study guides in addition to a set of starter tools, while graduates are sent a socket set upon completion of the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Beyond an interest in motorcycles and how they run, aspiring students of the Career Diploma in Motorcycle Repair program are not required to meet any educational or professional prerequisites. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Motorcycle Repair program consists of 18 comprehensive online lessons. Each lesson includes an introductory note and preview in addition to reading assignments, practice exercises, and an online exam. This program can be completed in fewer than six months. </p> <p><u>Motorcycle Repair Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th>Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td>1</td><td>Shop Safety and Tools</td></tr> <tr><td>2</td><td>Internal Combustion Engine Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>3</td><td>Four-Stroke Engines: Part 1</td></tr> <tr><td>4</td><td> Four-Stroke Engines: Part 2</td></tr> <tr><td>5</td><td>Two-Stroke Engines</td></tr> <tr><td>6</td><td>The Drive Chain and Starting Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>7</td><td>Lubrication and Cooling Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>8</td><td>Fuel Systems and Carburetion</td></tr> <tr><td>9</td><td>Basic Electrical Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>10</td><td>Ignition Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>11</td><td>Charging Systems and Starting Motors</td></tr> <tr><td>12</td><td>Lighting and Accessories</td></tr> <tr><td>13</td><td>Wheels and Tires</td></tr> <tr><td>14</td><td>Frame and Suspension</td></tr> <tr><td>15</td><td>Brake Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>16</td><td>Four-Stroke Engine Tune-Up and Service</td></tr> <tr><td>17</td><td>Two-Stroke Engine Tune-Up and Service</td></tr> <tr><td>18</td><td>Career in The Motorcycle Industry</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completion of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Motorcycle Repair program could prepare you to explore several career choices in the motorcycle mechanics field. In addition to motorcycles, you could become responsible for servicing all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and mopeds. Positions you might apply for include: </p> <ul><li>Repair shop mechanic </li><li>Line technician </li><li>Motorcycle dealership mechanic </li><li>Motorcycle racing pit crew mechanic </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Motorcycle Repair program could seek entry-level positions in motorcycle repair shops or dealerships and in many cases would not be required to hold a formal degree. Those interested in continuing their education might pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Motorcycle Repair, Motorcycle Mechanics, or Motorcycle Service Technology.</p>