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Bicycle Mechanic Engineering Foundation Programme
29 weeks duration
- Monday – Friday
The foundation programme is designed to take the student into the bicycle industry from every angle.
The foundation programme is designed to take students into the bicycle industry from every angle.
You will gain knowledge never taught before at any level in mainstream education.
During this foundation programme, you will gain four internationally-recognised qualifications:
- Bicycle Mechanics - Level 2 certificate
- Mechanical Engineering - Level 1 certificate
- Computer Aided Design - Level 2 certificate
- Electronics - Level 1 certificate
- Bicycle Engineering Academy Bicycle Mechanic Program Award
What Will I Learn?
- Professional Mechanics
- Wheel Building & Design
- Frame Technology
- Business Skills
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- CAD 2D Design Techniques
- Finishing/ Graphic Design
- Workshop Techniques
- Tool Handling
- Literacy & Numeracy Guidance
- Mechanical Maintenance
This foundation programme will qualify you as a bicycle mechanic & also offer valuable engineering skills & qualifications.
The opportunity to graduate onto the advanced Bicycle Technicians programme will be automatic upon completion of this programme.
Got Questions?
Are there any financial supports in place for the students?
- Tuition costs are fully covered by the Education Training Board
- Students currently in receipt of social welfare will not have have there payments effected by enrolling in any of our courses
- Students not in receipt of social welfare may be entitled to:
- Training Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
What are the course times/hours?
- Monday-Thursday 9am-16:15pm
- Friday 9am-13:15pm
- Duration 20 weeks
What certificates will i gain on successful completion of the course?
- All our qualifications are issued by internationally recognised City & Guilds
- 2850-10 Level 1 Certificate in Engineering
- 2850-101 Working In Engineering
- 2850-114 Mechanical Maintenance
- 2850-115 Communicating with CAD
- 7689-04 Level 2 Certificate in 2D CAD
- 3902-28 Level 2 In Cycle Mechanics
- 3528-12 Foundation Certificate in Electronics
- Bicycle Engineering Academy Certificate of Completion
What are my progress options after graduation?
- Graduates of the foundation programe can progress onto our advanced course
Where will the course take place?
- Our centre of excellence in Limerick.
- Ballycumin, Raheen, Limerick, V94NYP0
Is there work experience included on the course?
- Yes, 2 weeks work experience is included in the course duration
Are all materials and tools included?
- Yes, all tools and material costs are included
Academy Locations
Internationally respected institute for bicycle engineering across the World cycling industry.
IRELAND
- Dublin
- Limerick
- Laois
- Kilkenny
SPAIN
- Benidorm
Our fully funded Further Education and Training courses are funded by the relevant ETB in that area and co funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
