City and guilds bicycle mechanic course

Due to the COVID pandemic, we have suspended our training courses until September. If you would like to book onto the September course , please scroll to the bottom of the page. We are working hard to adapt our ways of working – and our workshop layout - to make it safe for people to learn under the current Government guidelines. The accredited 10-day course provides an industry standard qualification for professional mechanics.

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N’s own leading workshop columnists, Julian Thrasher, stems from the training group. This course is equally suited to people already working in the cycle industry who want an internationally recognised qualification or keen cyclists interested in taking their maintenance or bike building skills to the next level. Learn the basics of repairing or refinishing any type of vehicles with these introductory vehicle systems, body and paint maintenance and cycle mechanics qualifications.

Cytech technical are a set of courses which encompass the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts. IVQs in Motor Vehicle Engineering are for anyone outside the UK who wants to increase their skills as a motor vehicle mechanic or technician (we have a range of alternative options if you are based in the UK). Whether you are looking to progress as a mechanic or consolidate your learning, the Level course is a great benchmark.

Part of the course requires written paperwork.

Please inform us at booking if you require any additional support needs. A day course delivering a professional qualification for those who know the basics, but want to improve and accredit their bike maintenance skills. Courses which offer qualifications allowing you to work professionally as a bicycle mechanic are generally accredited with City and Guilds , Cytech or NVQ qualifications. Go to our Links and partners section to find more information on bike mechanic qualifications.

Dr Bikes are trained mechanics who perform health checks for bikes at events and. Cytech delivers training and promotion of technical skills to the bicycle trade and cyclists worldwide. The Bike Inn are specialist providers of training courses for bicycle maintenance, wheel building and hydraulics.

All levels of students from beginners to expert are welcome on our courses. Located in Cumbria, we have a fully equipped workshops based in Appleby-in-Westmorland and accommodation is available nearby. For those wishing to enter the trade and hobbyists alike.

A day course in the practical basics of bicycle maintenance The Cytech home mechanic course is designed to give the enthusiast a good level of mechanical ability covering a comprehensive range of cycle maintenance areas. Cycle Maintenance Training Courses. Are you interested in becoming a qualified cycle mechanic ? At the beginning of this year Nottingham Bikeworks was proud to be made an official centre for City and Guilds accredited bike mechanic courses.

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This City and Guilds course is the industry entry level for professional bicycle mechanics. It is suitable for anyone seeking employment as a mechanic in the cycling industry as well as keen cyclists wishing to extend their expertise into fully servicing and repairing their own. Industry and Science. What you need to know How will I study? The course will be broken down into units to cover the whole cycle.

We will also educate you in preventative maintenance on all areas of your bike which will help prolong the well being of your bicycle , again cutting down on expensive repairs. Modules will need to be passed over the evening sessions. We run a Road Bike and Mountain Bike specific course , but there is a lot of cross over.

You will be working on your own bike. The MacbBeth Centre is part for Hammersmith Adult education program and is offering a Level City and Guilds qualification on Bicycle Mechanics. By the end of it you will be able to strip down and bike to the frame and rebuild it with in hours as well as being able to build your own wheels. Dewi is the main instructor and assessor at CycleWales and will guide you through all you need to learn about cycle mechanics.

This totally hands-on bike maintenance course is delivered from our Cockermouth Store workshop near Keswick in the Lake District and aims to save you money by showing you just how easy basic cycle maintenance really is. The Silver Award course focuses on adjusting and maintaining bike components. Silver is a pre-requisite for going onto the Gold course.

A friend has just been medically retired and he’s looking at spending a bit of his pay off doing a training course. You could also become self-employed and set up a mobile bike mechanic business, or open your own shop. The Cycling Experts have more information on setting up a bike shop. As an experienced and qualified cycle mechanic you could also move into teaching other mechanics. This is a professional qualification for anyone wanting to work in the bicycle industry who wants an accredited introduction to bicycle mechanics to put on their CV.

All training takes place in our training centre at 1- 1Francis st, Dublin 8. Our course will also give.