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Bicycle Technician
Bicycle Technician
Bicycle Assembly & Repair Technician
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced cycling enthusiast, NWACC's unique location within Northwest Arkansas and along the Missouri trailhead offers you access to affordable, industry-recognized bicycle technician training that can enhance your hobby or put you on the trail to a career in the cycling industry.
In a year's time, you can earn a Bicycle Industry Employers Association (BIEA) - accredited certification in bicycle assembly and repair and gain skills in bicycle mechanics, wheel repair and assembly, bearing and suspension systems, service department operations, electric bikes and more.
But your training doesn't have to brake at a technical certificate. NWACC offers pathways to earn an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology, which can easily transfer to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and be applied toward a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership or Operations and Logistics - which can be earned online.
Read further to learn more about courses, academic paths and possible careers.
Bicycle Technician Program
- Shewmaker Center for Workforce and Economic Development (SCWT), A113
- (479) 986-6608
- bicycletech@nwacc.edu
- M-Th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
View the How-to-Apply Help Guide
to review the application process.
Academic Paths & Careers
NWACC offers a technical certificate in bicycle assembly and repair and an AAS in general technology, as well as transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree. View the information below to learn more about the academic path that best fits your career goals.
Fall Semester:
- BIKE 1003 Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics
- BIKE 1013 Basic Bicycle Mechanics
- BIKE 1023 Bicycle Braking Systems
- BIKE 1033 Bicycle Drivetrain Systems
- BIKE 1043 Ball Bearing Systems
- ENGL 1013 Composition I
- MATH 1003 Survey of Technical Math OR higher
Spring Semester:
- BIKE 2013 Bicycle Wheel Repair and Assembly
- BIKE 2023 Suspension Systems
- BIKE 2033 Electric Bikes
- BIKE 2043 Service Department Operation
- COMM 1013 Public Speaking
- BADM 2513 Business Organization and Management
Courses taken to earn a Technical Certificate in Bicycle Assembly and Repair can be applied toward obtaining an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology.
View all courses required to earn an AAS in General TechnologyNWACC's Associate of Applied Science in General Technology can easily transfer and be applied toward the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership or Operations and Logistics - which can be earned online.
Careers Paths:
Technical Certificate in Bicycle Assembly and Repair
As a certified technician, you’ll have skills in assembling and repairing bicycles,
as well as critical thinking, problem solving and customer service which can prepare
you for entry-level technician jobs within the cycling industry such as in retail,
manufacturing, and engineering technology.
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology
All certificate course credits can be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science
in General Technology. The degree can be customized to meet your industry-specific
career goals such as specializing in bike mechanics, electrical instrumentation, HVAC,
plumbing, solar energy, manufacturing, horticulture, computer aided design and more.
After taking 15 hours of general education credits, 45 hours of coursework can be
dedicated to technician training in a variety of technical areas.
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Your Associate of Applied Science in General Technology can be easily transferred
to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and applied toward a Bachelor of Science
in Organizational Leadership. This degree path draws upon your knowledge of many disciplines,
including leadership, social sciences, technology and communication, and prepares
you for success in leadership roles in emerging global, corporate, government and
industrial environments. This bachelor’s degree can be earned all online, offering
you the flexibility to pursue it while maintaining employment.
Bachelor of Science in Operations and Logistics
Your Associate of Applied Science in General Technology can be easily transferred
to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and applied toward a Bachelor of Science
in Operations and Logistics. On this degree path, you’ll learn how to improve efficiencies
in logistics, procurements, distribution, and sourcing, and address the management
of relationships with stakeholders. This bachelor’s degree can be earned all online,
offering you the flexibility to pursue it while maintaining employment.
Community Classes and Workshops
NWACC's Bicycle Maintenance Community Classes are designed for those wanting to learn essential bicycle maintenance skills. Classes are typically one day and last a few hours.
NWACC's Bicycle Workshops are designed for hobbyists who want to learn for personal enrichment without earning academic credit or a technical certificate. Workshops typically run for a few weeks.
Bike Technician Lab
NWACC's Bike Technician Lab houses the college's bicycle technician classes. View pictures below.
"The average BIEA - accredited graduate will be highly competent working in the cycling industry on day one of employment. Graduates will be in a great position to work in any market in the U.S. as a professional technician. There has never been a better time to begin a career in bikes."
Dave Olson
President and Partner of Erik’s Bike Shop
Board Chair of BIEA