One of the country's largest training organisations has set up a temporary classroom in Rotorua's Pukuatua St teaching students bike mechanic skills.
Aspire2, formed in 2015 through the acquisition of five New Zealand-based private education businesses, Cornerstone - NZ Tertiary Education Group, Ntec - National Tertiary Education Consortium, Queens Academic Group, Safety 'n Action, and Solomon Group, opened the doors to its Level 3 Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics on Monday.
The full-time course will run over 22 weeks and is tutored by Kurt Ribeiro.
Students will learn about industry legislation and standards, manufacturers and distribution, service and repair documents, assemble and set-up, and service/adjustment/replacement of steering, suspension, drive-train, frames, brakes, and tyres and hubs.
Five students are already enrolled in the course.