Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Bicycle Servicing (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
60
NZSCED
039999 Engineering and Related Technologies > Other
Engineering and Related Technologies > Other Engineering and
Related Technologies not elsewhere classified
Qualification developer
Cornerstone Education Limited
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
December 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide those new to, and
already within the bicycle industry, with the knowledge and skills
required to work as a service technician or bicycle assembler
within a bicycle workshop.
Graduates will be able to work safely, under limited supervision
of a mechanic, to industry standards and provide the community
with confidence in the bicycle sales, service and repair sector.
Outcome Statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Qualification Reference 2896
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-
operate safely in a workshop environment under limited
supervision and select, use, and maintain equipment and
tools appropriate for undertaking routine bicycle service and
repair tasks
-
assemble, service, adjust, and test a range of bicycle
systems and system componentry in accordance with
legislation, and safety and industry standards
-
perform warranty and routine servicing requirements in
accordance with manufacturer specifications to fulfil retailer
obligations
-
apply product knowledge to effectively communicate within
the workplace to assist customers with warranty and
servicing, and with the purchase of bicycle components and
accessories
-
understand career opportunities, and the New Zealand
bicycle industry supply-chain for career progression and
comprehensive understanding of the industry and its
functioning.
This qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Bicycle
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Mechanics (Level 4) [Ref: 2897].
This qualification may lead into further study towards retail or
tourism qualifications.
Employment and/or
community pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in roles such as bicycle service technicians in workshop
or rental contexts, and bicycle assembly in retail outlets.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded by the education organisation
with which the learner is enrolled, provided that organisation is
accredited under Section 250 of the Education Act 1989 with an
approved programme towards this qualification.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence may include the following

programme review reports, statistics including retention,
qualification completion

graduate enrolment and progression data

external moderation

graduate, stakeholder and end-user feedback

feedback from relevant staff of destination programmes or
educational organisations.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
None.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Assessment of learning outcomes should be predominantly
skills-based, and should include observation of tasks where there
is naturally occurring evidence which contributes to multiple
outcomes.
For learning and assessment, programmes must be resourced to
reflect real or simulated workshops with the full range of
recommended bicycle tooling to meet industry standards.
Qualification Reference 2896
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Operate safely in a workshop
environment under limited
supervision and select, use,
and maintain equipment and
tools appropriate for
undertaking routine bicycle
service and repair tasks
Credits 8
2
Assemble, service, adjust, and
test a range of bicycle systems
and system componentry in
accordance with legislation,
and safety and industry
standards.
Credits 40
3
Perform warranty and routine
servicing requirements in
accordance with manufacturer
specifications to fulfil retailer
obligations.
Credits 5
4
Apply product knowledge to
effectively communicate within
the workplace to assist
customers with warranty and
servicing, and with the
purchase of bicycle
components and accessories.
Credits 5
5
Understand career
opportunities, and the New
Zealand Bicycle Industry
supply-chain for career
progression and
comprehensive understanding
of the industry and its
functioning.
Credits 2
Qualification Reference 2896
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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