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re you also unhappy of the things you have to study in school?If you’re
more inclined to other things that can’t really be learned in school, it’s
not a problem at all. The common thinking that college is your only
ticket to success is not true.
You have a lot of career options to take even without your college diploma.What’s
important is that you have a decent job and you’re earning an honest living.
One option is to become a cycle mechanic.If you love bikes and all those cycle
systems, then this might be the career path for you.Being a specialized skill it
makes you more employable.
The following are some tips in becoming a cycle mechanic:
Find a good vocational school
First up, you would need to get the appropriate cycle mechanic training.Though
you can already be trained by being employed in a local bike shop, getting a
certificate is a totally different thing. Find a school that offers a good cycle
maintenance course.Be sure that the school is duly accredited and can give you
certificates as credit for your training.
Offer a hand at a local bike shop
While you’re being trained or when you’re done with your training, you can gain
more experience by working at a local bike shop.Though you will not be paid as
high, you will be able to gain a lot of experience from it. Most courses also offer
on the job training.
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Join races
One of the best training grounds for cycle
mechanics is for you to become a mechanic at
a bike race or any other related
competition.There’s a lot of pressure to it
because the contestants are pressed with
time.It will also help you experience a lot
more fixes and bike works.You can even specialize in this type of job. If you want
to be a race mechanic, you can also get further certification.You need o train not
just with bikes but also with first aid.
Open your own shop
Most cycle mechanics also want to open their won bike shops.But it’s a long way
to go. First, you need to gain the trust of cyclists. You can start be being a
freelance mechanic or work in a bigger bike shop.This will enable you to gain
experience and establish connections at the same time.
