New Zealand Certificate in Bicycle Servicing (Level 3)
Mechanical
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Learn to service a wide range of bicycles and their components, including e-bikes, in a flexible learning environment with practical block courses, online study, and workplace experience.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 12 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Work safely in a bicycle workshop
Operate safely in a workshop environment under limited supervision, selecting, using, and maintaining appropriate equipment and tools for routine bicycle service and repair tasks.
Service and assemble bicycle systems
Assemble, service, adjust, and test a range of bicycle systems and componentry in accordance with legislation, safety, and industry standards.
Perform warranty and routine servicing
Carry out warranty and routine servicing requirements based on manufacturer specifications to fulfill retailer obligations.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme gives you the skills needed to work in New Zealand’s fast-growing recreation, sport, and tourism sectors within the bicycle industry. You'll learn bicycle servicing, assembly, industry regulations, and customer communication while training through a mix of online learning, in-person block courses at Cromwell, and workplace experience. Graduates can pursue work in bike shops, service roles, professional teams, or start their own bicycle-related businesses. Flexible study options help fit study around other commitments.
Course Content
- Safe and efficient practice in a professional bicycle workshop
- Servicing a wide range of bicycle components and systems (frames, steering, braking, drive train, wheels, suspension)
- Bicycle and e-bike assembly and adjustment
- Industry legislation and safety standards
- Routine and warranty servicing per manufacturer requirements
- Customer service and product knowledge
- Understanding the NZ bicycle industry and career opportunities
- Online learning modules
- Two practical, fortnight-long block courses
- 140 hours of industry work experience
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mechanics
Bicycle maintenance
Sports recreation
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Bicycle mechanic
Bicycle service technician
Bicycle industry retail roles
Bicycle assembly technician
Specialist service provider in the bicycle industry
Team mechanic for professional racing teams
Entrepreneur in bicycle import or tourism businesses
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.