City and Guilds: Entry Level 3 Award, Level 1 Award & Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics
081 Remove and replace cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes
082 Remove and replace cycle brake blocks
083 Lubricate and tension a single speed cycle chain
084 Remove and replace cycle saddles, seatposts and adjust handlebars
085 Clean and prepare a cycle for use
181 Level 1 Repair a cycle puncture
182 Level 1 Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly
183 Remove and replace a cycle gear assembly
184 Level 1 Carry out a systematic cycle Check
283 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle gear systems
284 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle hub bearings
285 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks
286 Level 2 Build a cycle wheel
287 Level 2 Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly
288 Level 2 Augment a cycle
289 Level 2 Change a cycle frame
290 Level 2 Service cycle headsets
Costs
Entry Level 3 £450 (5 week course)
Level 1 £615 (7 week course)
Level 2 Certificate £1056 (14 week course)
Courses typically run one day a week between 9:30am-3:00pm
(N.B In order to complete Level 2, Level 1 must be completed already)
AQA Unit Award (Click on the awards to see breakdown)
Mechanics:
117310 BASIC BICYCLE MECHANICS, WITH SUPPORT (Pre-Entry Level)
117408 BICYCLE MECHANICS- INTERMEDIATE (Entry Level)
117409 SERVICING BICYCLES (Level 1)
117598 RENOVATING BICYCLES FOR SALE (Level 1)
Bicycle riding:
117406 LEARNING TO RIDE A BICYCLE (Pre-Entry Level)
117407 BICYCLE RIDING SKILLS- BASIC (Pre-Entry Level)
117307 MOUNTAIN BIKING- BASIC (Pre-Entry Level)
117308 MOUNTAIN BIKING- INTERMEDIATE (Entry Level)
117309 MOUNTAIN BIKING- ADVANCED (Level 1)
£TBC (5-10 week course; one day a week for 1.5hrs)
Short Courses
Beginner
‘M’ Safety Check. A 30 point check to identify issues, condition and function of your bicycle
£20
(Time Approx. 2hrs)
Intermediate
‘M’Check- 30 Point Safety Check
Puncture repair; tube replacement, Quick Release and nut and bolt wheel removal
Brakes; pad alignment and cable adjust
Gear indexing
Cleaning and maintaining
£55
(Time Approx. 4hrs)
Advanced
‘M’Check- 30 Point Safety Check
Brakes; pad alignment, cable adjust, centring calipers, pad removal and installation, and removing and replacing inner brake cables
Gears; indexing, limit screws, b-adjustment screw and removing and replacing inner cables
Chains; wear, breaking, measuring, installing Quick Links and rivets
£100
Time Approx. 8hrs total)
Bespoke Build (Learn how to do individual removals and fitting of components on your bike. Bring your own parts or buy from us)
Level 1 (Choose 2)
Fitting rear derailleurs and hanger alignment
Fitting front derailleurs
Handle bar tape and bar set up
Replacing cables on brakes
Replacing cables on gears
Fitting pedals
Accessories
£30 (Time Approx. 2hrs)
(N.B if there is something different you want to learn and combine, please ask)
Level 2 (Choose 1)
Removing and fitting bottom brackets and cranks
Removing and fitting headsets (threaded and threadless)
Cleaning, inspecting and adjusting cup and cone hub bearings
Removing and installing cartridge hub bearings
£35 (Time Approx. 2hrs)
Level 3
Wheel Truing
£35 (Time Approx. 2hrs)
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