This award is ideal if you're looking to formalise experiences and learnings of cycle mechanics - whether you're a MTB leader, school teacher, instructor at an outdoor centre or even a parent keen to ensure the family’s bikes are safe and up to spec. We teach you how to inspect and sign off bicycles (except e-bikes) as being ‘up to standard’ – specifically the British Standard associated with bikes.

Aims:
The aim is to leave you as an accredited Bronze Velotech award holder. There is an assessment task towards the end of the day and there are multiple choice question papers as part of the accreditation process.

Is it for me?
This course is designed for those needing to inspect and sign off bikes as safe for use - or for those tired of paying for someone else to service your bike! It is a great way in for those fairly new to the world of cycle mechanics. Key aspects are introduced at a level that will lead you through to the higher levels with confidence.

Content:
This course is run in conjunction with Velotech Cycling and follows their syllabus and requirements, including:

• Health and safety considerations
• Workshop principles and practices (inc. use of torque wrenches)
• Wheels, tyres and tubes
• Braking systems, including disc and rim braking systems (excluding bleeding)
• Gear systems including front and rear derailleur (excluding electronic shifting)
• Headsets and handlebar systems
• Saddle and seatpost basic setups
• Inspection principles and practices
• British Standards requirements
• Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) process

Gift vouchers available

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Pre course requirements:

• A simple existing knowledge of bikes and components
• Be aged 18 or older

Additional information:

• Course times: 9am - 5pm
• Protective gloves and workshop aprons are provided, however we are working with greases/oils etc so we advise not wearing your best clothes! For safety, please refrain from wearing open toed footwear.
• Lunch is not included, however tea and coffee will be provided
• Parking is included for the duration of your course

• If accommodation is required, please contact us at tilebarn@hants.gov.uk

If no suitable dates are available and you're a group or organisation looking to book a closed course, please contact the centre to discuss dates and requirements.