Bicycle Mechanic Programmes

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1 2016 Crnerstne Educatin Schl f Cycling Bicycle Mechanic Prgrammes

2 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Table f Cntents Yur Bike Mechanic Career Pathway 3 Abut Us 4 Prgramme f Study Overview 4 Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) 7 Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) 10 Infrmatin fr Prgramme f Study 11 2 P a g e

3 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Yur Bicycle Mechanic Career Pathway Crnerstne Educatin Bicycle Mechanic Pathway & Outcmes Advanced Occupatin Business Manager / Owner Advanced Occupatin Perfrmance Mechanic Or Team Mechanic Entry Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) Skilled Occupatin Bicycle Mechanic Entry Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) Entry Level Psitin Sales, Retail and Custmer Services Entry Level Psitin Bicycle Service Technician 3 P a g e

4 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Abut Us Crnerstne Educatin Ltd Crnerstne Educatin Ltd is a NZ based Private Training Establishment registered and accredited with the NZQA t prvide a number f tertiary training prgrammes including these Bike Mechanic qualificatins Crnerstne Educatin Ltd is dedicated t prviding high quality learner utcmes, life-changing educatinal experiences, cntinuus imprvement in the delivery f ur prgrammes and well trained and prfessinal staff Bicycle Industry Assciatin f New Zealand BIANZ BIANZs bjective is t prvide a natinal rganisatin fr retailers, manufacturers, imprters and distributrs in rder t develp the retail cycle industry in New Zealand BIANZ is invlved in the raising f retail and technical standards in the cycle trade Prgramme f Study Overview Cmplete the NZQA Certificate in Bicycle Mechanic qualificatins with Crnerstne Educatin. Students gain hands-n experience in ur Specialised Wrkshp envirnment, and within the wrkplaces f participating Bicycle Retail Outlets and Specialised Wrkshps. The tw bike mechanic qualificatins available in the prgramme are: 1. Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) 2. Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) 4 P a g e

5 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Overview f the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) The Level 3 qualificatin will give yu the skills and knwledge required t wrk as a Bicycle Service Technician in ne f the Bicycle Retail Outlets with Specialised Wrkshps in New Zealand. Intrductin t Bicycle Servicing Demnstrate knwledge fr bicycle repairs Legislatin and safety standards The bicycle industry Manufacturers, Distributin, Services and Events, Emplyment pprtunities Bicycle Assembly & Set Up Assemble bicycles Adjust bicycles and fit accessries. Use equipment in bicycle wrkshp Bicycle Servicing Adjustment & Replacement Operate in a bicycle service wrkshp Service & Adjust Bicycle Steering Systems Service & Adjust Bicycle Suspensin Systems Service & Adjust Bicycle Drive Train Systems Service & Adjust Bicycle Frames Service & Adjust Bicycle Braking Systems Service & Adjust Tyre & Hub Systems Identify & use service & repair dcumentatin 5 P a g e

6 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Overview f the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) The Level 4 qualificatin will give yu the skills and knwledge required t wrk as a Bicycle Mechanic in ne f the Bicycle Retail Outlets, Specialised Wrkshps r Perfrmance Teams in New Zealand. Mechanical Fault Diagnsis Demnstrate knwledge f diagnstic prcedures Repair Bicycle Systems & Cmpnents Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Steering Systems Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Suspensin Systems Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Drive Train Systems Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Frames Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Braking Systems Diagnse Overhaul & Repair Bicycle Wheel, Tyre & Hub Systems Design, plan, verhaul and repair a bicycle based n a custmised brief 6 P a g e

7 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) Full-Time Start yur bike mechanic career here! This is the NZQA qualificatin that yu need in rder t kick start yur bike mechanic career. Acquire the skills and knwledge t enable yu t prgress int further training as a bike mechanic. Acquire knwledge f bike technlgies and learn the skills t service a range f bicycle systems and a range f different cmpnents n different types f bicycles in ur fully specialised wrkshp, and participating wrkplaces. Crnerstne Educatin and Bike Assciatin f NZ have develped this qualificatin t prvide trade training and meet the emplyer requirements in New Zealand and abrad. Start yur full time training nw! Qualificatin Overview On cmpletin f the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 yu will have gained 67 twards the 122 credits required t becme a qualified bike mechanic. The qualificatin is taught ver 22 weeks. Cmpletin f the Level 3 prgramme will enable yu t prgress nt the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) prgramme. Qualificatin Cntent This is an entry-level prgramme cvering the skills and knwledge t wrk at a Service Technician level. 7 P a g e

8 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed The Level 3 prgramme is defined by the term Service & adjustment f bicycles. This sees the learning restricted t the fllwing practices and des nt include diagnsis ie: the act f determining thrugh analysis the nature r cause f the prblem. Service the act f making fit fr use, including meeting cmpliance with peridic maintenance as stipulated by the manufacturer r warranty Adjustment the act f altering t achieve accuracy t cnfrm t a standard r manufacturers specificatin(s) Replace the act f substituting ne part fr anther due t it being brken, inefficient, lst r n lnger wrking as wuld be expected As such yu will be able t perfrm all standard bike assembly & set ups, servicing and adjustment f bicycle systems and cmpnents and will have a sund knwledge f bicycle terminlgy, tling, equipment and reference texts used in the New Zealand bicycle industry. The weekly schedule will see yu training in ur specialist wrkshp and cmpleting blcks f wrk experience within an perating specialist bicycle wrkshp envirnment. Qualificatin Gained On successful cmpletin f this prgramme yu will receive the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (67 credits) Study Schedule Classes fr the Level 3 certificate are held Mnday, Tuesday, Wednesday each week, frm 9.00am t 3.00pm. Students will als be required t d sme selfdirected study each week. Students will be prvided with a cmprehensive study schedule n their first day f class. 8 P a g e

9 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Curse Fees The curse fees fr the Level 3 certificate are $3, (2016 fees). The prgramme is eligible fr lans and allwances thrugh StudyLink. There is n requirement t purchase tling r specialised equipment. Entry Criteria Prspective candidates need t have cmpleted a minimum f 10 years frmal schling (Year 10). Learning demands begin at a Year 10 secndary schling level, 5.5 IELTS scre r a TOEFL scre f 500. Yu are mre likely t succeed if yu have life and/r wrk experience which is relevant t the prgramme and are able t demnstrate yu have the ability, interest and mtivatin t succeed in this prgramme. 9 P a g e

10 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (Bike Mechanic) Full-Time/Part-Time (based n demand) This qualificatin is the NZQA qualificatin that will identify yu as a qualified Bicycle Mechanic! This is the qualificatin that will prepare yu t enter the wrkplace as a bike mechanic. Yu will be able t wrk as a safe, prfessinal manner and maintain the standards expected within the bike industry. Crnerstne Educatin and Bike Assciatin f NZ have develped this qualificatin t prvide trade training and meet the emplyer requirements and in New Zealand and abrad. Start yur full-time training nw! Qualificatin Overview On cmpletin f the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 yu will have gained the remaining 55 credits f the 122 credits required t becme a qualified bike mechanic. This qualificatin is taught ver 18 weeks full-time, r part-time/blck depending n demand. Yu will acquire the knwledge f bike technlgies and develp the skills t diagnsis faults within a large range f current bicycle types, systems and cmpnents in ur fully specialist wrkshp and participating wrkplaces. Cmpletin f the Level 4 prgramme will enable yu t wrk as a Bicycle Mechanic. 10 P a g e

11 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Qualificatin Cntent This is a trade level prgramme cvering the skills and knwledge required t begin wrk as a bike mechanic within a specialist bike wrkshp. The Level 4 prgramme is defined by the term Diagnsis, Overhauling and Repairing f bicycles this includes: Diagnsis - the prcess determining the nature r cause f a prblem thrugh analysis which may include eliminatin, fault finding and fault islatin Overhauling making repairs, adjustments r the replacement f cmpnent(s) within a system due t wear, damage r nn cmpatibility. Repair - fixing and/r mdifying a cmpnent due t it being brken, wrn, inefficient r n lnger wrking as wuld be expected As such yu will be able t: Diagnse faults and perfrm all standard bike repairs Overhaul a large range f current bicycle systems and cmpnents Operate within a specialist wrkshp whilst adhering t NZ Safety Standards Utilise reference infrmatin required t cmplete bicycle repairs The prgramme cntent will be facilitated within yur weeks f study via a cmprehensive schedule which yu will be supplied with prir t cmmencing. Qualificatin Gained On successful cmpletin f this prgramme yu will receive the Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 4 (55 credits) 11 P a g e

12 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Study Schedule Classes fr the Level 4 certificate (full-time ptin) are held Thursday and Friday each week, frm 9.00am t 3.00pm. Students will als be required t d sme self-directed study each week. Students will be prvided with a cmprehensive study schedule n their first day f class. Curse Fees The curse fees fr the Level 4 certificate are $2, (2016 fees). The prgramme is eligible fr lans and allwances thrugh StudyLink. There is n requirement t purchase tling r specialised equipment. Entry Criteria Students must have cmpleted the Crnerstne Educatin Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics Level 3 (Service Technician) prgramme, r be able t demnstrate the equivalent skills and knwledge. Learning demands begin at a Year 10 secndary schling level, 5.5 IELTS scre r a TOEFL scre f 500. It is intended students cmpleting Level 4 undertake wrk experience, r emplyment in the bicycle industry prir t enrlment. Entry int this prgramme is nt autmatic. There are limited places and therefre applicatin and selectin is required. 12 P a g e

13 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Infrmatin fr Prgramme f Study Wrk Experience Included in the prgramme is a wrk experience cmpnent. The intent f this is t enable yu t apply the knwledge and skills yu have learned n the prgramme t a wrk place envirnment. Gaining valuable n-jb experience and knwledge will see yu further develping yur skills, and as a result f expsing yu t repetitin and practice, it will see yu mving twards attaining industry speed. The wrk experience ccurs within participating bicycle retail utlets and wrkshps. Crnerstne Educatin can prvide the supprt and cntacts fr numerus bicycle businesses hwever learners are actively encuraged t engage with wrkplaces under their wn initiative in the first instance. This may see yu fstering an existing relatinship yu have r it can be seen as an pprtunity t frge new relatinships within the industry. On numerus ccasins this apprach has als led t meaningful emplyment. Self-Directed Learning Each week yu will be given set tasks t cmplete as self-directed learning. These tasks are designed t further develp yur general and prduct knwledge, and practice tpics taught during class. These activities will include develping prfiles fr the tling and equipment, cnsumables, reference texts and building yur knwledge f the cmmn faults that present themselves n the varius brands f bike cmpnents in the marketplace. 13 P a g e

14 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Duratin and Prgramme f Study Schedule The full prgramme f study is 40 weeks in duratin. This cnsists f a 22 week schedule t cmplete Level 3, and an 18 week schedule t cmplete Level 4. Included in this schedule are hlidays and wrk experience. The prgramme is facilitated during the week n set days in the specialised wrkshp (between Mnday Friday), and the wrk experience is split int weeklng blcks. Yu will be prvided with a schedule n cmmencement f the prgramme which will ntify yu f the dates that yu will be required t attend. Yu will als be required t cmplete apprximately 3 6 hurs f self-directed learning each week which is set by the tutr. Hlidays will be scheduled thrugh the prgramme. Yu may be required t cmplete self directed learning during sme f the hliday perid t further yur knwledge r t prvide pprtunity fr individuals t catch up. New Zealand Public Hlidays and Anniversary days will be taken as they fall in the calendar year thrughut the prgramme. Assessment Yu will be assessed n bth theretical and practical wrk thrughut the prgramme. The assessments will be carried ut at regular intervals as yu prgress thrugh the utcmes within the standards in the prgrammes. All assessment will cunt twards the credits required fr each f the qualificatins. A recrd f yur assessments will be maintained and yur results will be prvided t yu as an Academic Result Reprt n the cmpletin f yur study. 14 P a g e

15 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Fees & Applicatin Prcedure We take applicatins thrughut the year fr upcming intakes. Applicatins and Prgramme Intake Infrmatin including fees are psted n ur website: The full fees are t be paid at least seven days prir t prgramme cmmencement. Yu will be required t prvide yu wn safety ftwear, hwever any ther safety equipment will be prvided. Training Centre Our fully-equipped bicycle mechanic wrkshp is lcated in Newmarket, Auckland. With regard t the wrk experience cmpnent, this may ccur at any lcatin f the learner s chice. The tutr can help with btaining wrk experience if required. Class Sizes Crnerstne Educatin supprts small class sizes (apprximately 10-12) t maximise persnalised tuitin. Yu will get mre time and access t mre resurces s we can attend t yur individual needs. 15 P a g e

16 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Literacy & Numeracy Requirements Study at a tertiary level requires written and ral participatin, reading and actin research skills and a basic understanding f number, measurement and reading tables. Students with any challenges in any f these areas, r students with English as a Secnd Language, are encuraged t ntify ur staff during recruitment and/r indicate yur strengths and weakness n ur Initial Needs Assessment prir t entry s we can ensure that we are able t develp strategies fr yur success. Our website at als sets ut minimum physical and mental attributes required t be successful in this career. Student Lans and Allwances Bth prgrammes are apprved fr the payment f Student Lans and Student Allwances (Including the Living Csts prtin). Apply fr lans and allwances nline at r phne StudyLink n Apply early t help avid payment delays. 16 P a g e

17 2016 Bike Mechanic Prgrammes / NZQA Apprved / BIANZ Endrsed Crnerstne Educatin Limited Cntact Details: Phne r Freephne: 0508 BIKE MECHANIC ( ) inf@bikemechanic.c.nz Pstal Address: Bike Mechanic Prgramme Crnerstne Educatin Limited PO Bx Tauranga 3110 New Zealand Physical Address (fr Curier packages): Bike Mechanic Prgramme Crnerstne Educatin Limited Level 1, 5d Owens Place Munt Maunganui 3116 New Zealand 17 P a g e