Enhance your career in the bicycle industry with this practical qualification. Become a qualified bicycle repair technician or bicycle mechanic.
AUR30216 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations
Boost your career in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry with this mid-level course that will set you up with the practical skills you need to succeed. Develop your experience, knowledge and skills to gain employment in the bicycle industry.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as bicycle mechanics grew strongly over the last five years with stable future growth predicted for the industry. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, have a good work ethic, and can work well in a team.
You will learn to diagnose problems, and repair and service wheel hubs, mechanical and hydraulic braking systems, steering and suspension, and more. You will also develop skills and knowledge associated with designing, building and repairing wheels and frames, and removing and fitting accessories. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will guide you through a broad range of practical and mechanical skills on a variety of bicycles and provide links to industry to help develop your career.
Successful completion of this course will provide the knowledge and practical skills you need to confidently work within the bicycle retail and repair industry, and, if completed as part of an apprenticeship, allows you to apply for a trade qualification.
If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. They include simulated working environments which will develop your practical skills and prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of qualified, industry-experienced professionals.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAEA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | |
AURASA002Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURASA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves those safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual’s responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident. It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | |
AURBCA001Work in a retail bicycle environmentUnit code: AURBCA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to work in a bicycle retail environment. It involves determining own career goals, developing bicycle industry knowledge, maintaining tools, equipment and own work space, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Work in a retail bicycle environment | |
AURBTA004Assemble new boxed bicycles for retail saleUnit code: AURBTA004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to assemble new bicycles for retail sale. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying bicycle components, interpreting manufacturer assembly instructions, assembling the bicycle, checking and testing assembled bicycle for safe operation, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Assemble new boxed bicycles for retail sale | |
AURBTB001Service and repair bicycle mechanical braking systemsUnit code: AURBTB001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service and repair bicycle mechanical braking systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, planning, inspecting, servicing and repairing, and testing the bicycle braking system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service and repair bicycle mechanical braking systems | |
AURBTB002Service bicycle hydraulic braking systemsUnit code: AURBTB002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service bicycle hydraulic braking systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, planning, servicing and testing the bicycle braking system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service bicycle hydraulic braking systems | |
AURBTB003Repair and overhaul bicycle hydraulic braking systemsUnit code: AURBTB003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair and overhaul bicycle hydraulic braking systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, repairing and testing the bicycle braking system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair and overhaul bicycle hydraulic braking systems | |
AURBTD001Service bicycle steering systemsUnit code: AURBTD001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service bicycle steering systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, servicing and testing the bicycle steering system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service bicycle steering systems | |
AURBTD002Service bicycle suspension systemsUnit code: AURBTD002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service bicycle suspension systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, servicing and testing the bicycle suspension system and its components, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service bicycle suspension systems | |
AURBTD003Repair and overhaul bicycle steering systemsUnit code: AURBTD003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair and overhaul bicycle steering systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, repairing and testing the bicycle headset, handlebar and stem, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair and overhaul bicycle steering systems | |
AURBTJ002Service bicycle wheels and hubsUnit code: AURBTJ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service bicycle wheels and hubs. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, removing, adjusting and refitting the bicycle wheels and hubs, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service bicycle wheels and hubs | |
AURBTJ003Design and build bicycle wheelsUnit code: AURBTJ003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to design and build bicycle wheels with different hub, spoke and rim configurations. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment to design and carry out the building and testing of bicycle wheels, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Design and build bicycle wheels | |
AURBTJ004Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubsUnit code: AURBTJ004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair and overhaul bicycle wheels with different hub, spoke and rim configurations. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, repairing and testing the bicycle wheels and hubs to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair and overhaul bicycle wheels and hubs | |
AURBTQ001Service bicycle drivetrain systemsUnit code: AURBTQ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service bicycle drivetrain systems and their components. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting and testing bicycle drivetrain systems and components according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. This applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Service bicycle drivetrain systems | |
AURBTQ002Repair and overhaul bicycle drivetrain systemsUnit code: AURBTQ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair bicycle drivetrain systems. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, repairing and testing the bicycle drivetrain system according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair and overhaul bicycle drivetrain systems | |
AURBTV001Remove, refit and adjust bicycle accessoriesUnit code: AURBTV001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, refit and adjust electrical and non-electrical bicycle accessories. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, inspecting, removing and replacing bicycle accessories according to fitting instructions and manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, refit and adjust bicycle accessories |
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AURACA001Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURACA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify customer needs and enquiries, and provide effective information and advice when supplying automotive products and services. It applies to those working in an automotive workplace. |
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | |
AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAFA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to make basic mathematical measurements and calculations relating to vehicle inspection, service and repairs. It includes undertaking calculations to inform parts and labour quotations and the completion of other automotive workplace documentation. It applies to those required to apply entry-level proficiency in numerically orientated problem-solving skills. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use numbers in an automotive workplace | |
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace informationUnit code: AURAFA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to read automotive workplace documentation in order to perform routine inspection, service and repair tasks. It involves reading texts and manuals, and identifying and applying key information. It applies to those working in an automotive workplace required to apply entry-level proficiency in reading inspection, service and repair texts and related manuals. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Read and respond to automotive workplace information | |
AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAMA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to work effectively with a range of people in an automotive workplace. It involves identifying own and others’ job roles, communicating appropriately, working in shared tasks, and dealing with issues, problems and conflicts. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace | |
AURBCA002Select and adjust bicycles to fit ridersUnit code: AURBCA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and adjust a bicycle to suit its rider. It involves gathering rider information and matching the bicycle to the rider’s ability and cycling requirements, adjusting the bicycle to fit, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Select and adjust bicycles to fit riders | |
AURBTJ001Remove, repair and refit bicycle tyresUnit code: AURBTJ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, removing the tyres and identifying tyre damage causes, repairing the tyres, inflating them to recommended pressure and fitting, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. The bicycle tyres to be repaired and refitted include road, off-road, tubed or tubeless. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres | |
AURBTR001Service electric power-assisted bicyclesUnit code: AURBTR001 |
Service electric power-assisted bicycles | |
AURBTY001Repair bicycle framesUnit code: AURBTY001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, repair and test bicycle frames. It involves preparing for the work, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying frame damage, identifying repair options, carrying out repairs according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. It does not apply to the repair of carbon fibre bicycle frames. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair bicycle frames | |
AURSCA003Apply sales procedures in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURSCA003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to effectively apply sales procedures when selling a range of automotive products and services. It involves approaching customers, conveying product and service knowledge, overcoming customer objections, and closing off a sale. It applies to those working in the automotive sales and service industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Apply sales procedures in an automotive workplace | |
AURSCA006Promote automotive products and servicesUnit code: AURSCA006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to promote automotive products and services. It involves applying a high level of product or service knowledge, promoting products and services to current and potential customers, establishing on-selling opportunities in a sales situation, and recommending complementary products and services to customers. It applies to those working in the automotive sales and service industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Promote automotive products and services | |
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of automotive components and materials. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | |
AURTTK002Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
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