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Full Time Course
Sustainable Transport in Mechanical Engineering
29 weeks duration
- Monday – Friday (Friday Online Blended Learning)
Sustainable Transport in Mechanical Engineering (Bicycle, Ebike, PPTs, Environmental Sustainability, Cycling Infrastructure Design)
As part of the qualification the learners will build a bespoke bicycle frame. During this process you will gain accreditations in Tig welding, Bronze & silver brazing, lathe turning, hand jig development & product design.
The learner will also get an introudction to Electronic engineering and sustainable transport
- Bicycle Mechanics - Stage 1,2,3
- Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
- Bicycle Engineering Academy Bicycle Technician Program Award
- Introduction To Electronic Engineering
- Sustainable Transport
What Will I Learn?
- Professional Mechanics
- Wheel Building & Design
- Frame Technology
- Material & Matellurgy
- Business Skills
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Electric Bike Repair
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Fusion 360 (CAD/CAM)
- Tig Welding
- Brazing
- CAD 3D Design Techniques
- Finishing/ Graphic Design
- Workshop Techniques
- Tool Handling
- Literacy & Numeracy Guidance
- Health & Safety
- CNC Design & Production
- Lathe & Milling Machine Opertaions
- PPT ( E-Scooter) Repair
- Sustainable Transport
- Environmental Sustainability
- Cycling Infrastructure Design
- Employability Skills
- Introduction to Electronic Engineering
Graduates of the programme have a proven pathway to third level education
- Our graduates have a proven pathway to join a Level 7/8 Bachelors of Engineering programme (BEng)with TUS in Limerick.
- Direct entry into second year of the 3 year (Level 7) or 4 year (Level 8) is available to our graduates
- Automotive Engineering and Transport Management – BEng (Hons) Link here
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 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 (Online Blended Learning)
- Duration 29 weeks
What certificates will i gain on successful completion of the course?
- All our qualifications are issued by internationally recognised City & Guilds
- 2850-34 Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
- 2850-301 Health & Safety
- 2850-302 Engineering Principles
- 2850-307 Manufacturing Engineering
- 2850-312 Tig Welding Of Materials
- 2850-327 Detailed Fitting Of Materials
- 2850-329 3D CAD
- 3528-12 Skills Foundation certificate in Electronic Engineering
- 5546-02 City & Guilds Award in Employability Skills (Preparing for Employment)
- 3902-28 Level 2 In Cycle Mechanics
- City & Guilds Assured, Advanced Bicycle Technician & E-Bike
- City & Guilds Assured, Advanced Technician, E-Bike & PPT
- Bicycle Engineering Academy Certificate of Completion
What are my progress options after graduation?
- Graduates of this programme have a proven pathway to third level education
- Our graduates have a proven pathway to join a Level 7/8 Bachelors of Engineering programme (BEng)with TUS in Limerick.
- Direct entry into second year of the 3 year (Level 7) or 4 year (Level 8) is available to our graduates
- Automotive Engineering and Transport Management – BEng (Hons) Link here
Where will the course take place?
- Our centre of excellence in Limerick.
- Ballycumin, Raheen, Limerick, V94NYP0
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
- Limerick
- Dublin
- Cork
- Athlone
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
