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Bike Mechanics

Our qualifications in Bike Mechanics will provide you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to become a Mechanic or Service Technician. You will learn how to service and install a wide range of bikes, components and systems including e-Bikes.

 

Study Bike Mechanics with us and turn your passion into an action-packed career in New Zealand’s recreation, sport or tourism industry.

The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is in our delivery. You will gain the real-life skills it takes to transition seamlessly from study to employment within the bike industry.

Each programme is delivered over 19 weeks and is made up of practical block courses at our Cromwell Campus in Central Otago, as well as distance learning and workplace experience. If you are working full- or part-time, talk to us about how you can incorporate study alongside your current employment to help you make the move to an industry you'll love. 

Bike Mechanics qualifications

Adventure & Tourism

Learn to service a wide range of bicycles, components and bicycle systems, including e-bikes. Enjoy the chance to gain skills in a flexible learning environment through a blend of practical block courses, online learning and workplace experience.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

Online with block course(s), Work-based

Location

Cromwell, Distance

Career potential

Bike Mechanic Assistant, Professional Racing Team Assistant, Trail Tour Guide, Workshop Assistant

Adventure & Tourism

Increase your knowledge and skill set further. During this programme, you will add more advanced techniques such as wheel building, suspension servicing, frame preparation and e-Bike diagnostics to your existing abilities and hone your previous knowledge to methodically diagnose, repair, overhaul and rebuild bicycles and components.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

34 Weeks Part-time

Delivery

Online with block course(s), Work-based

Location

Cromwell, Distance

Career potential

Bike Designer, Bike Importer, Bike Mechanic, Owner-Operator, Wheel Building and Suspension Specialist

Get amongst it

Explore the great bike trails in and around our Cromwell campus, where the Bike Mechanics block courses take place.

Get amongst it

Contact us

If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.