Mechanic certification
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The cycling industry, and specifically the IBD, rely on a constant supply of professional and highly skilled mechanics. This project seeks to create a platform to encourage, educate, and then certify current and future professional bicycle mechanics. 

With the traditional methodology of mechanic assessment in mind, the PBMA is devoted to the development of a certification program that will simplify the process of determining the aptitude of the Professional Bicycle Mechanic. This will achieve the goal of simplification for mechanics themselves (being able to effectively present their experience and qualifications) and for employers (adequately assess a potential new hire).

At Interbike 2017 the PBMA will unveil the foundation for a system of bicycle mechanical certification.  This introductory certification will become the basis of a long term, multi-tiered, industry certification program designed to touch every facet of the professional bicycle mechanic experience.  
Benefits of Certification to the cycling industry as a whole:
Reduction of insurance liability by use of trained and certified mechanics
Documents Foundation of Proof for basic training levels and skills
Solidifies rationale to purchase through IBD channels
Aids in defending potential lawsuits
Recognizes qualified individuals and spotlights excellence
Provides quantitive metric as qualification to higher level education events


Benefits of Certification to the Independent Bike Shop:
Becomes a marketable part of your business
Ties the shop to consumer facing locator app
Aids in qualifying potential applicants
Reduction of insurance liability by use of trained and certified mechanics
Aids in defending potential lawsuits
Provides a roadmap to skill attainment
Creates a mechanism to encourage advancement
Broadens the retail skill set of mechanics


Benefits of Certification to the individual mechanic: 
Tangible proof of individual skills possessed
Quantifies an individual's comparative value
Adds marketability to a resume
Keeps the mechanic's skill set current
​Encourages and facilitates additional training​
Acts as prerequisite to attend advanced manufacturer training 
Allows inclusion in the Certified Mechanic Directory​​
The CMD has both a ​​public and industry-only view
The public can search, find and review
Entries show endorsement and certifications attained
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  • Overview
    • Certification Overview
    • About
  • Certification
    • Access and Competencies >
      • Mechanic I Competencies
      • Mechanic II Competencies
    • Ethics
  • Professional Mechanic Directory