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TBI Training — Professional E-Bike Technician
TBI Training — Professional E-Bike Technician
3-Day Intensive E-Bike Technician Course.
A practical three-day course designed for cycle mechanics, bike shop staff and technicians who want to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to service, diagnose and maintain modern electric bicycles.
The course covers the electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, safety and legal considerations of working with e-bikes, including both hub-drive and mid-drive systems.
The E-bike virtual phase is supported by the course tutors and includes theory presentations and online guided learning. Successful study of each virtual element is required before coming onsite.
The onsite phase is focused on practical work following your home guided learning. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification. If you wish to gain a unit certificate, it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Professional E-Bike Course - £850.00 per person
Course content
As E-Bikes continue to revolutionise the cycling industry, skilled E-Bike technicians are in high demand. At The Bike Inn, our E-Bike Technician Training Course equips you with the specialist skills needed to diagnose, repair, and maintain electric bikes with confidence.
Whether you’re a cycle mechanic looking to expand your expertise or new to the industry, this course is designed to give you hands-on experience with the latest e-bike technology.
Please contact us on 017683 47979 or henrietta.colborne@bikeinn.co.uk for booking.
Understanding the Modern E-Bike
- How an e-bike system works
- E-bike architecture and system components
- Hub-drive vs mid-drive systems
- Motor types and applications
- Battery technology
- Controllers
- Displays and control units
- Sensors
- Wiring and connectors
- Communication between system components
E-Bike Safety & Workshop Practice
- Safe working practices
- Electrical safety
- Battery handling and storage
- Battery inspection
- Identifying damaged or unsafe batteries
- Workshop risk assessment
- Safe isolation procedures
- Working around high-energy battery systems
- Safe charging practices
- Fire prevention and emergency procedures
E-Bike Electrical Theory
- Voltage
- Current
- Resistance
- Power
- Ohm’s Law
- AC vs DC
- Series and parallel circuits
- Electrical continuity
- Understanding wiring diagrams
- Connectors and terminals
- Electrical fault symptoms
Electrical Testing & Workshop Equipment
- Using a multimeter
- Voltage testing
- Continuity testing
- Resistance testing
- Testing wiring and connectors
- Identifying electrical faults
- Electrical test procedures
- Connector inspection and maintenance
- Crimping and electrical connections
- Soldering principles and best practicec
E-Bike Motors
- Hub-drive motors
- Geared hub motors
- Direct-drive hub motors
- Mid-drive motors
- Motor sensors
- Torque sensors
- Speed/cadence sensors
- Motor installation and removal
- Motor inspection
- Mechanical and electrical motor faults
Batteries & Battery Management Systems
- Battery construction
- Lithium-ion battery technology
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Battery capacity and voltage
- Battery health
- Charging systems
- Battery connectors
- Battery diagnostics
- Battery inspection
- Recognising battery faults
- When a battery should not be returned to service
E-Bike Diagnostics
- Diagnostic methodology
- Understanding fault symptoms
- Error codes
- System warnings
- Electrical testing
- Sensor testing
- Motor testing
- Battery testing
- Wiring and connector faults
- Intermittent faults
- Mechanical vs electrical faults
- Diagnostic software and manufacturer systems
Intelligent E-Bike Systems
- Understanding intelligent systems
- Diagnostic interfaces
- Manufacturer diagnostic software
- Firmware and system updates
- System configuration
- Error-code interpretation
- Component identification
- System compatibility
- Recording diagnostic results
E-Bike Servicing
- E-bike safety inspection
- Pre-service assessment
- Mechanical inspection
- Electrical inspection
- Battery inspection
- Motor inspection
- Sensor inspection
- Wiring inspection
- Brake and drivetrain considerations
- Service schedules
- Creating an e-bike service checklist
Component Removal & Installation
- Battery removal and installation
- Motor removal and installation
- Displays
- Controllers
- Sensors
- Wiring harnesses
- Chargers
- Electrical connectors
- Hub-drive systems
- Mid-drive systems
Final Assessment & Qualifications
The course culminates with a Bike Inn assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence. If you would like a IMI Unit Certificate please let a member of staff know during your virtual learning. There is a additional cost of £40.00
Why Train with The Bike Inn?
We are Industry Leading Instructors Learn from experienced E-Bike specialists.
Hands-On Learning
Practical, workshop-based training.
Expert tooling supplied
TBI Training has an huge array of tools and equipment to fit any need.
Course structure
The course culminates with a Bike Inn assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence. If you would like a IMI Unit Certificate please let a member of staff know during your virtual learning. There is a additional cost of £40.00
Stage-01
Virtual learning
2 Weeks Virtual Guided training ( 10-15 hours per week).
Stage-02
On-site training
2 Day Professional Practical Training & Assessment, at our premises in Cumbria.
Stage-03
Assessment
Culminating with a TBI training assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence.
Start Your Journey Today!
Please contact us on 017683 47979 or henrietta.colborne@bikeinn.co.uk for booking.
The Bike Inn Training is the UK’s specialist centre for cycle mechanic training. We deliver industry-recognised Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 bicycle mechanic courses. ELCAS-approved training for military service leavers.
Based in Appleby, we support riders, professionals and career changers with high-quality tuition.