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.
Location
Life Cycle Hub - Bristol
19 Cambridge Road Bishopston BS7 8PS United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
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.
Learner benefits
Learners can enjoy a 10% discount on a range of products from our bike workshop, including professional toolkits, bike parts and accessories.
Got questions?
Please read our FAQs to make sure this course is right for you. If you're not quite there yet, we recommend taking our City & Guilds Level 1 course first.
Not sure if the course is for you? Get in touch for a chat before booking. Use the Contact link at the bottom of this page.
Meet our tutor, Rich
Find out what you can expect on the day, check out our video:
Frequently asked questions
This industry-recognised qualification is ideal for experienced home mechanics or anyone looking to work in the bike industry. You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course. If you're under 18 please get in touch to discuss your options.
You don't need to be an expert, but you do need experience in doing tasks like removing a wheel, tyre and tube, adjusting brakes and gears and fitting new brake pads. You'll also need experience in using basic tools like Allen Keys, spanners, screwdrivers and cable cutters.
Our courses are taught in small groups (max six). Each student has their own workstation equipped with a large selection of professional tools, gloves, aprons and detailed course materials. You’ll also have your own bike stand and a ‘teaching bike’ to work on. You don’t need to bring your own bike.
This is an intensive course. For each unit, your tutor will demonstrate the techniques, then you'll have time to practice. You'll be assessed as you go throughout each day. Each unit has a short, written assessment. You must attend every day of the course to gain your qualification.
To gain the qualification you must pass all four units. We do our best to re-assess any failed units during the course, but this is not always possible. If you miss a day or fail a unit you will be awarded the units you have completed, but not the full Level 2 Certificate.
If your employer or third party business is paying for you, please contact us at the bottom of this page to book on and be sent an invoice.