Funded cycle courses

Some of the qualifications we offer may be eligible for some subsidy by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). They generally fall into two categories; the full apprenticeship programme or the NVQ only.

The quick guide below will explain the composition of each qualification.

Foundation Modern Apprenticeship

Who is it for?

The 16-24 year old, working as a mechanic who wants to gain training and qualifications to use during their working life.

What is included?

Certificate of Cycle Maintenance (often refered to as a Technical Certificate, this is the specific, hands on training in Cycle Maintenance)
Cytech Technical Two and Dt Swiss wheel building training
NVQ 2 in Cycle Maintenance (This delivers a solid grouding in engineering principles and working practices)
Keyskills level 1 or 2.
Employment Responsibilities and Rights

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

Who is it for?

The 16-24 year old, working as a mechanic who has completed the FMA and wants to increase their skills, technical knowledge and obtain a high level qualification.

What is included?

Diploma of Cycle Maintenance
Cytech Technical Three training (3 courses)
NVQ 3 in Cycle Maintenance
Keyskills at a minimum of level 2

Train To Gain

Who is it for?

The 19+ year old working as a mechanic who wishes to undertake technical training in cycle maintenance and gain a formal qualification. This will most commonly be a level 2 qualification but can in some cases be used to gain a qualification at level 3.

What is included?

Cytech Technical Two and Dt Swiss wheel building training

NVQ 2 in Cycle Maintenance

So, what will it all cost?

So, subsidy or funding may be available and if this is the case we will be happy to guide you through the application process. In most cases the subsidy will go a long way towards meeting the cost of your training and qualification, however we are expected to gain commitment from the employer in the form of a contribution to the overall cost of delivering, assessing and certificating a learner.

We levy a flat charge of £300 plus VAT for each qualification regardless of level in order to keep things as simple as possible. This contribution not only helps pay towards the cost of registration and certification for your programme but also helps meet the substantial cost of the residential training you receive in one of our two world class training facilities.

We are as transparent as possible with our finainces; as a registered charity you can rest assured that any surplus we make is put directly back into the Cycle Academy to benefit both individuals and the wider industry.

For all of these courses eligability checks and an application must be carried out to make sure the course is suitable for you.

For further information or to book your place on a course, please email or call on 01296 737815.