NOC 72423: Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics

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Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, outboard motors, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. They are employed by service shops of motorcycle dealers and retailers and by independent service establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
• Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
• Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
• Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines, appliances, windows, doors, cabinets and structural frames in recreational vehicles
• Determine estimates of repair cost
• May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.

What this code means for Express Entry

CRS points from November 3, 2026

NOC 72423 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).

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Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
• For motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over three years of work experience and high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Motorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified motorcycle mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
• For recreation vehicle technicians, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
• Trade certification for recreation vehicle service technicians is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified recreation vehicle service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
• Other mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.

Good to know

• The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
• There is mobility among some occupations in this unit group.
• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Codes in the same group

Official sources

• noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
• statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
• canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
• canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply