• For applicants 20 years of age and over, there are no minimum academic requirements
• If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.0 issued within the last two years with no less than 5.0 in any band, or equivalent.
• In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the programme where they supply evidence of their ability to succeed on the programme.

Applications that meet the entry requirements are processed on a first come-first served basis until the programme has reached its capacity. 

If you need to improve your English language skills, our New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)  will be the perfect place to start. 

You will need to cover your travel, food and accommodation costs during the block courses.  

During this programme, you will learn how to:

• Work safely and efficiently in a professional bicycle workshop
• Service an extensive range of bicycle components spread across all bicycle systems:
• Frame Preparation
• Tires and Hubs
• Steering
• Brakes
• Drive Train
• Shifting
• Suspension
• Assemble full bicycles, systems, components, parts, and accessories
• Gain and understanding and knowledge of the global and local bicycle industry.

Graduate outcomes

You will need to study online by distance for 10-12 hour per week and attend two, fortnight-long block courses (held at Otago Polytechnic's Central Campus in Cromwell). This equates to 30 hours per week. In addition, you will need to complete 160 hours of industry work experience (which equates to 40 hours per week) at any suitable bicycle workshop within New Zealand. The Programme Manager will assist you with finding a work experience placement/reference if required. 

Continue to expand your skills with the New Zealand Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics (Level 4) offered at our Central Otago campus. 

Full-time domestic students of this programme are eligible for student loans and allowances (dependent on age and financial circumstances.) Please contact Studylink for additional information. Phone 0800 88 99 00 or visit: www.studylink.govt.nz 

If you already have extensive knowledge and skills gained from practical experience in this area, enquire about our recognition of prior learning process at Capable NZ. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification in the course of your life. www.capablenz.ac.nz 

While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.