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Thanks tallsam :)

BrickMan, we are established and growing so please feel free to contact us when you are ready.

Cheers

Howard

Bikeworks is looking for experienced, qualified bicycle mechanics (Cytech Level 2/City & Guilds Level 2/ Weldtech Gold and above)
to work in East and West London in various exciting capacities including:

- Workshop cycle maintenance
- Bike retail
- Driving & deliveries
- Dr Bikes
- Bike re-use and refurbishment
- Maintenance training

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Good rates of pay and flexible hours available.

**Contact Howard McAlpine on howard.mcalpine@bikeworks.org.uk or 0208 980 7998**

** **Bikeworks is looking for experienced, qualified bicycle mechanics (Cytech Level 2/City & Guilds Level 2/ Weldtech Gold and above) to work in East and West London in various exciting capacities including:

**-  Workshop cycle maintenance**

- Bike retail
- Driving & deliveries
- Dr Bikes
**- Bike recycling and **
- Maintenance training

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Good rates of pay and flexible hours available. 

**Contact Howard McAlpine on howard.mcalpine@bikeworks.org.uk or 0208 980 7998**

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This refers to fitting things like cycle computers,pannier racks,child seats, lights, locks etc which if you are a workshop mechanic, you will do regularly.

If you are passionate about bikes and looking for a career in the cycling industry, or if you already work in the industry and want accreditation, Bikeworks’ professional bicycle mechanics training will ensure you are properly qualified and can demonstrate the skills you need.

We deliver the internationally recognised City & Guilds bicycle mechanics course at level 2.

We have a highly experienced, professional and passionate training team, a fully equipped training centre and class sizes are small.

Forthcoming dates:

10 day intensive course Mon-Fri over 2 consecutive weeks
· 5-9 September
· 12-16 September

10 day 1 weekend/month option:
· 24/25 September
· 22/23 October
· 26/27 November
· 17/18 December
· 28/29 January

**The course syllabus is: **
3902-28 Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Mechanics

          The following units are mandatory:

• Level 1 Repair a cycle puncture
  
• Level 1 Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly
  
• Level 1 Carry out a systematic cycle check
  
• Level 2 Remove and replace cycle gear systems
  
• Level 2 Remove and replace cycle hub bearings
  
• Level 2 Remove and replace cycle bottom brackets and cranks
  
• Level 2 Build a cycle wheel
  
• Level 2 Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly
  
• Level 2 Augment a cycle
  
• Level 2 Change a cycle frame
  

• Level 2 Service cycle headsets assembles

  2 day wheel building course:
  · 20/21 August – includes spoke length calculation, lacing and tensioning and truing.
  · £200 plus VAT – you can bring your own parts and build your own wheel!
  **Booking your place on a C&G level 2 10 day course. **
  · The cost of the City and Guilds 10 day course is £890 plus VAT @ 20% (£1068 inc VAT) This includes accreditation, learning resources and certification.
  · WE ARE OFFERING A DISCOUNT FOR LFGSS FORUM MEMBERS.
  If you have any questions, or wish to book a place on one of these courses, give us a call on 02089807998 or email info@bikeworks.org.uk and we will send you a booking information pack.

Hi Forumnites, we find ourselves with an undersubscribed wheelbuilding course on the weekend of the 12/13th March. With Forum discount £150, will learn to lace, tension and true three cross pattern, if you want to bring your own materials, you'll be able to ride away on a wheel you've built, otherwise everything you need is supplied. Any questions, PM Digger.

Bikeworks offers accredited cycle mechanics training (http://www.bikeworks.org.uk/cycle-maintenance-courses.php) to City and Guilds Standards* and also an introductory wheel building course*, is anyone here interested in courses in the next couple of months?
PM Digger with any questions or to book.

*20% discount to Forumites.

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