Nottingham Bikeworks provides accredited City and Guilds cycle mechanic courses.
Level 3: entry level award in cycle mechanics
Level 1: award in more advanced cycle mechanics
Level 2: 10-day certified course providing an industry standard qualification for professional mechanics
Level 2 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics (3902-28)
Training for individuals keen to learn advanced cycle maintenance. Perfect for those working in the cycle industry or cycle enthusiasts.
Course outline:
| Day 1 | Induction and workshop rules. Health and safety procedures. British and European standards for bicycles. Repair a cycle puncture on rear wheel derailleur bike. Tyres and tubes. |
| Day 2 | Remove, assess and refit a rim brake assembly (V-brakes, canti and dual pivot plus replacing cables). Also basic set up and maintenance of cable operated and hydraulic disc brakes (this is not assessed). |
| Day 3 | Remove, service and refit complete derailleur gear system. Includes chain, cassette/freewheel, crankset, shifters and cables. |
| Day 4 | Remove, service and refit wheel hub bearings, freehubs, loose and cartridge bearings. |
| Day 5 | Remove, service and refit bottom brackets – adjustable, cartridge and external. Facing and chasing of bottom bracket shells. |
| Day 6 | Remove, service and replace headset assemblies: quill and ahead. Facing and Reaming of the headtube. |
| Day 7 | Building a cycle wheel: lacing and truing, theory and practice. |
| Day 8 | Build a cycle wheel: recap theory, practice then assessment. |
| Day 9 | Augment a cycle by fitting accessories (mudguards, lights, rack). Carry out a systematic M-Check |
| Day 10 | Change a cycle frame: strip a bike to its bare frame and then rebuild and adjust. |
Each topic is assessed during the training. On successful completion you will be awarded a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics (3902-28).
Course dates and costs
Cost: £1,000 – with £200 to pay on booking
Dates: due to Covid-19 we are unable to offer these courses at the moment. We will update this page as soon as we are able to provide them again.
For all enquiries contact admin@nottinghambikeworks.org.uk
Our premises and facilities
Training is provided in our Raleigh Community Workshop. Each student will have access to a fully equipped workstation, workstand and professional bicycle tools. We also provide parts and teaching materials, including a free copy of the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair to take away.
We aim to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where everyone feels relaxed. Free refreshments are available throughout the day and lunch is provided.
All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a wilingness to learn.