ESF+ Bicycle Mechanic Technician Programme
4 Weeks Duration
- 3 Weeks Online (Self Guided E-Learning)
- 1 Week Practical Training
All Fees Paid by Clare Sports Partnership via LCETB’s REACHFund
Stage 1 Blended
The stage 1 blended course will give you a grounding in cycle mechanics. It covers all elements of basic bicycle servicing and repair.
- Bicycle Mechanics – QQI Level 4 City & Guilds Certificate
- Bicycle Engineering Academy Bicycle Mechanic Stage 1 Award
- 3 weeks online (Self guided E-Learning)
- 1 week on site practical training (Venue: Clare Education Centre, Government Buildings Kilrush Rd, Ennis, Co Clare V95F782)
What Will I Learn?
- Professional Mechanics
- Remove and replace cycle wheels
- Remove and replace tyres and inner tubes
- Remove and replace cycle brake systems
- Lubricate and tension a cycle chain
- Remove and replace cycle saddles and seatposts
- Adjust handlebars
- Clean and prepare a cycle for use
- Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly
- Augment a cycle
- Change a cycle frame
- Repair a cycle puncture
- Remove and replace a cycle brake assembly
- Remove and replace a cycle gear assembly
- Carry out a systematic cycle check
- Remove and replace cycle tubular tyres
- Remove and replace cycle braking systems
- Remove and replace cycle gear systems
- Remove and replace cycle hub bearings
- Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks
- Build a cycle wheel
- Service cycle headsets assemblies