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There's the Cycle Systems Academy in london.
I did their 2-week level 2 course in December, so i can only really talk about that. It seems to have the same syllabus as the Cytech level 2, and they claim their training bikes are newer and less knackered than ATG's. It was well taught in a nice workshop space with good tools, and got me to a level where i can do work placements at bike shops (which they helped me arrange) and definitely help the other mechanics more than i'm slowing them down with questions.
Level 2 teaches you how to do a full service on a sub £500ish bike - strip to bare frame, re-build and adjust correctly, and also basic wheel-building (3 cross 32 hole). It doesn't cover high-end modern bottom brackets, fancy factory wheels, suspension or hydraulics - for that you need the level 3 course.
I'd guess a 1-day course should get you to a level that's more-help-than-hindrance at open toolbox / doctor bike type events, but you will probably still need practice to get good and quick.
I can also recommend spending endless hours on the internet reading about how stuff works, particularly Sheldon Brown's site.