Industry Graduates

The bicycle industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. Bicycles are quickly becoming the go to transportation choice for commuting, fitness and recreation. They are cheap to run, keep you fit and a very practical form of transportation. Furthermore, the rapid growth of Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) is captivating the world and producing a new generation of road, trail and eco-friendly cycling enthusiasts. The modern design and advanced technology of E-Bikes plus traditional pedal bicycles has become very intricate and technical, which means the Bicycle Mechanic/Technician role is more critical than ever. Taking your bike in for a service is the same as taking your car or motorcycle in for its regular service. This ensures a bright future and a diverse range of career pathways for anyone seeking to work in this dynamic, fast-paced industry.

Pathways & Outcomes

In the past the majority of bicycle mechanics in Australia started out working in a store workshop and learnt on the job from an experienced mechanic. In fact prior to 2020, very few bicycle mechanics completed a ‘formal’ qualification, which is not uncommon in certain vocational industries.

More recently the Bicycle Industry and the Australian Government has seen a bicycle mechanic apprenticeship or certified training as a great alternative for those school-leavers seeking a hands-on type role similar to that of a car, truck or motorcycle mechanic.

Currently there are two career pathways available for bicycle mechanics. These are:

Cytech Certified Training

Cytech is the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians. In Australia, it is delivered in partnership with a selection of industry organisations, trainers and retailers, as Cytech Australia.

Since 1990, over 16,000 Cytech training courses and qualifications have been delivered to candidates across the world, including staff at some of the industry’s leading bicycle distributors.

Cytech courses cover the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts.

AUR30220 CERTIFICATE III BICYCLE WORKSHOP OPERATIONS

COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Certificate III is the Australian qualification accredited under the Vocational Education & Training pathway. Students can complete this qualification with our partner registered training organisation, AGA proudly part of the Intowork Group. Our foundation partner Employer, 99 Bikes will employ you as an apprentice, while you complete the Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations(AUR30220). This apprenticeship enables you to be a qualified bicycle repair technician or bicycle mechanic.

PAYMENT MODE:

Fee for service (FFS)
Government funded Apprenticeship for eligible students

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Bicycle Technician/Mechanic
Bicycle Assembler
Bicycle Store Consultant
Bicycle Workshop Leader

COURSE DELIVERY:

Delivered in a blended format incorporating online learning, classroom training at The Bicycle Academy and workplace supervisio

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

STUDY PATHWAYS:

Upon completion of this qualification, students may be eligible for credit into a range of related courses.

COURSE DURATION:

18 Months

COURSE FEES:

Please visit www.bicycleacademy.com.au or email bicycleacademy@industrygraduates.com for the latest course information and fees.

COURSE UNITS OVERVIEW:

There are a total of 28 units of competency: 16 core and 12 electives.

Core units
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURBTA104	Assemble new boxed bicycles for retail sale
AURBCA101	Work in a retail bicycle environment
AURBTB101	Service and repair bicycle mechanical braking systems
AURBTD101	Service bicycle steering systems
AURBTQ001	Service bicycle drivetrain systems
AURBTQ002	Repair and overhaul bicycle drivetrain systems
AURBTJ102	Service bicycle wheels and hubs
AURBTJ104	Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs
AURBTD103	Repair and overhaul bicycle steering systems
AURBTV101	Remove, refit and adjust bicycle accessories
AURBTJ103	Design and build bicycle wheels
AURBTB003	Repair and overhaul bicycle hydraulic braking systems
AURBTB002	Service bicycle hydraulic braking systems
AURBTD102	Service bicycle suspension systems
Elective units
AURAMA102	Communicate business information in an automotive workplace
AURACA101	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURSCA103	Apply sales procedures in an automotive workplace
AURSCA105	Sell automotive products and services
AURSCA106	Promote automotive products and services
AURSAA001	Process customer complaints in an automotive workplace
SIRRINV001	Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRINV002	Control stock
AURSCA102	Present automotive products and services for sale
AURBTR101	Inspect and service electric power-assisted bicycles
AURBTR104	Diagnose and repair electric bicycles
AURBTR103	Retrofit electric drivetrain systems to bicycles

What skills do you need as a Bike Mechanic?

Experienced Bicycle Mechanics are highly valued and historically most bicycle mechanics have developed their skills on the or working on their own bikes. However, there are professionally, certified pathways available for Bicycle Mechanics that can commence from an early age and develop into a fully certified Master Bicycle Technician. Generally speaking, to love and be successful in a career as a bicycle mechanic you:

Are more inclined to be mechanically minded and enjoy working with your hands.
Believe the formula for the number of bikes you should own is, N = N +1, where N is the number of bikes your currently own.
Are very focused and have an extreme attention to detail.
Are not perfect, but you always like your work to be. Perfection and mastery are an obsession.
Prefer the company of others. You like to work in a team and are also comfortable in a retail environment interacting with customer.

Partner Spotlight:

99 Bikes

99 Bikes is Australia’s largest bicycle retailer with over 700 staff and over 60 stores in six states and now two countries. They are a fast growing business who's 2035 vision is to have 185 stores in 5 countries, making them the largest group of bike shops in the world.

In 2021, 99 Bikes partnered with Industry Graduates to launch the 99 Bikes Bicycle Mechanic Training Academy nationwide. The Academy offers career opportunities for individuals interested in Bicycle Mechanics to work as part of a team to service, repair and build bikes to a high quality standard.

Few business sectors are changing as rapidly, or as profitably, as the Bicycle Retail and Repair industry. Revenue in the Bicycle Retailing and Repair industry is expected to increase by 3.2% in 2020-21 (IBISWorld 2020). The COVID-19 outbreak and the associated social distancing restrictions have led to more Australians taking up cycling as a safer mode of transport, raising sales of new bicycles. People are also integrating cycling into their daily routine to counter the effects of relatively sedentary lifestyles during the lockdown periods. Learn more.

Bicycle Mechanic Careers

Pedal into a new career as a master bicycle mechanic

Pathways & Outcomes

Cytech Certified Training

What skills do you need as a Bike Mechanic?

Partner Spotlight:

99 Bikes

99 Bikes is Australia’s largest bicycle retailer with over 700 staff and over 60 stores in six states and now two countries. They are a fast growing business who's 2035 vision is to have 185 stores in 5 countries, making them the largest group of bike shops in the world.

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