City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in cycle mechanics

Train as a bicycle mechanic for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing industry. In partnership with The Skills Company we are now offering a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in cycle maintenance from our state-of-the-art workshops.

City & Guilds Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE and represents a respected attainment as a cycle mechanic. The Level 2 Cycle Mechanic module was written by cycle industry experts and is designed to cover the following tasks for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, BMX bikes and utility bikes:

• Repair a cycle puncture

• Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly

• Carry out a systematic cycle check

• Remove and replace cycle gear systems

• Remove and replace cycle hub bearings

• Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks

• Build a cycle wheel

• Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly

• Augment a cycle (fitting accessories)

• Change a cycle frame

• Service cycle headsets assemblies

• Remove and replace cycle braking systems

The courses lasts for 10 days and provides a significant foundation in cycle maintenance making it suitable for people working in bike retail outlets, bike recycling schemes, bike hire schemes and anyone wanting to fully maintain their own bikes.