Name: City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics (Bristol)
Start: 2024-10-01T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-01T17:00:00+01:00
Location: 19 Cambridge Road,Bishopston,BS7 8PS,GB

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics (Bristol)

Take your bicycle maintenance skills to the next level! Our accredited course is perfect for industry pros and experienced bike mechanics.
Join us at our professional bike workshop and learn from the best! Our friendly tutors have years of experience and the latest techniques at their fingertips, ready to share with you.
Course structure
This eight-day course runs every Tuesday and Wednesday (two days per week) for four consecutive weeks from the advertised start date. The learning day runs from 9 am to 5 pm.
Course content
At the end of this eight-day course, you’ll confidently know how to:
[] Repair a puncture - including correctly removing and refitting a wheel, tyre and inner tube.
[] Augment a bicycle: Safely fitting accessories, e.g., computer, mudguards, pannier rack and child seat.
[] Remove, replace and adjust a bicycle rim brake assembly - linear pull (“v” type ) brake.
[] Fully service a hydraulic brake system - including removing pads, bleeding brake, refitting pads and setting up brake calliper.
[] Remove, replace and adjust bicycle derailleur gear systems.
[] Service bicycle headsets assemblies - removing, refitting and adjusting threadless and threaded headsets.
[] Build a bicycle wheel - including performing spoke length calculations.
[] Remove and replace bicycle hub bearings - loose and cartridge.
[] Prepare frames and forks for bicycle assembly - chasing and facing bottom bracket shell, reaming and facing headtube.
[] Remove and replace bicycle bottom brackets and cranks-cartridge - external cup and cup and axle.
[] Carry out a systematic, professional bicycle safety check.
[] Change a bicycle frame - stripping a bike to its bare frame, then systematically rebuilding it to a professional standard.
You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course. If you're under 18 please get in touch to discuss your options.
Additional content
In addition to the assessed course units, we also offer opportunities to learn about:
[] Other braking systems: calliper, cantilever, cable disc, roller brake.
[] Press fit bottom brackets.
[] Hub gear setups: Sturmey Archer and Shimano.
[] Bicycle frame geometry
Price
£1,450. There's the option to pay a deposit and then pay the balance 30 days before the course starts. In some cases, we can arrange a payment plan. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss this.
Book your place via Eventbrite: See the "Tickets" section below.