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Bicycle Mechanic Engineering - Foundation

Lifelong Learning
112985

This foundation programme will qualify you as a bicycle mechanic & also offer valuable engineering skills & qualifications.

Award Name Certificate at UK Level 1
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body City and Guilds
NFQ Level
Award Name Certificate at UK Level 2
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body City and Guilds
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Certificate at UK Level 1 City and Guilds
Certificate at UK Level 2 City and Guilds
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Raheen, Limerick
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
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Duration

20 weeks Monday - Friday.

What are the course times/hours?
Monday-Thursday 9am-16:15pm
Friday 9am-13:15pm

Careers / Further progression

What are my progress options after graduation?
Graduates of the foundation programe can progress onto our advanced course.

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Further information

This is a flexible programme that only runs once classroom capacity has been met, all enrollment queries are directed through direct correspondence at applybea@gmail.com Or alternatively our office telephone number 061 388786

Where will the course take place?
Our centre of excellence in Limerick.
Ballycumin, Raheen, Limerick, V94NYP0

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

Yes, all tools and material costs are included.

The foundation programme is designed to take the student 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 - L2 certificate
• Mechanical Engineering - L1 certificate
• Computer Aided Design - L1 certificate
• Business Management - L1 certificate
• Bicycle Engineering Academy Bicycle Mechanic Program Award

Is there work experience included on the course?
Yes, 2 weeks work experience is included in the course duration

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 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

Phone: 085 748 4166
Email: applybea@gmail.com

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Raheen, Limerick
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Full time
Apply to:
Course provider