Skills to Compete – Bicycle Mechanic Technician (Blended Learning)
The programme aims to develop learners key skills and understanding in building, servicing, repair and maintenance of all types of cycles.
Mandatory succesful completion of 8 online modules is required prior to practical training:
o Frame Components
o Tool Overview
o Saddle Adjustment
o Removing and refitting pedals
o Handlebars & Stems
o V Brake fitting and adjustment
o Truing a wheel
o Gears rear derailleur
Start Date: 20-11-2023 Hours/week: 31 Hrs 15 Mins Duration: 4 weeks
Junior Certificate or equivalent.
Age Requirements
16
Learning Aptitude
Candidates wanting to develop some of the key skills and understanding in building, servicing, repair and maintenance of all types of cycles. These qualifications could also be used as ‘interest’ courses for a wide range of learners.
Previous Experience
Some mechanical experience would be an advantage.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Induction – Online Learning | – | – |
| Remove and replace cycle tubular and tubeless tyres | Remove & Replace Cycle Tubular & Tubeless Tyres (3902-281) | City & Guilds |
| Repair a Cycle Puncture | Repair a Cycle Puncture (3902-181) | City & Guilds |
| Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly | Remove & Replace a Cycle Rim Brake Assembly (3902-182) | City & Guilds |
| Carry out a systematic cycle check | Carry Out a Systematic Cycle Check (3902-184) | City & Guilds |
| Remove and replace cycle gear systems | Remove & Replace Cycle Gear Systems (3902-283) | City & Guilds |
| Remove and replace cycle hub bearings | Remove & Replace Cycle Hub Bearings (3902-284) | City & Guilds |
| Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks | Remove & Replace Cycle Bottom Brackets & Cranks (3902-285) | City & Guilds |
| Build a cycle wheel | Build a Cycle Wheel (3902-286) | City & Guilds |
| Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly | Prepare Frames & Forks for Cycle Assembly (3902-287) | City & Guilds |
| Augment a cycle | Augment a Cycle (3902-288) | City & Guilds |
| Change a cycle frame | Change a Cycle Frame (3902-289) | City & Guilds |
| Service cycle headsets assemblies | Service Cycle Headset Assemblies (3902-290) | City & Guilds |
| Bicycle Mechanic Online Modules | – | – |
o 182 Level 1 Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly
o 184 Level 1 Carry out a systematic cycle check
o 283 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle gear systems
o 284 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle hub bearings
o 285 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks
o 286 Level 2 Build a cycle wheel
o 287 Level 2 Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly
o 288 Level 2 Augment a cycle
o 289 Level 2 Change a cycle frame
o 290 Level 2 Service cycle headsets assemblies
o 281 Level 2 Remove and replace cycle tubular and tubeless tyres