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Bicycle Maintenance and Repair

Level 5 Endorsed Diploma | CPD UK Certified | Exam & Tutor Support Included | 24x7 Instant Access


One Education

Summary

Price
£12.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
460 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Our Bicycle Maintenance course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly-acquired skills will enhance your professional development.

Are you a bicycle owner or looking to kickstart a career in this field? The Bicycle Maintenance course will teach you how to keep your bike running safely to ensure a smooth ride at all times, with step-by-step guidance on how to care for and maintain each part. It covers the bike inspection process, replacements, cleaning procedures, and much more.

Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of the inner mechanisms of a bike and the tools required to keep it in excellent condition. Learn how the steering system works and how to adjust the headset, explore common tire issues, and understand how to fix a puncture and other basic maintenance procedures that every bike mechanic should know.

Meet the Accreditation

The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) assure the Bicycle Maintenance Course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.

Highlights of the Bicycle Maintenance Course

  • Understand the mechanism and parts of a bike and how they work together
  • Familiarise with the bike maintenance toolkit and learn the correct usage of each tool
  • Know how to carry out a bike inspection and survey it for structural damage
  • Learn how to check the brakes, clean the chain, replace cables and wax the frame
  • Broaden your knowledge of the different types of tyres and tire-related issues
  • Understand how the steering system works and how to adjust the headset
  • Keep your bike in perfect condition and be able to ensure that it is safe to ride

Achievement

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This Bicycle Maintenance course is designed with the following modules:

Module 1: Know Your Bike

  • Know Your Bike
  • The Nuts and Bolts of the Bike
  • The Physics of Bike
  • The ‘M’Check
  • Things to Look Out for in the ‘M’ Check

Module 2: Must-Haves for Your Toolbox

Basic Tools

  • Allen Wrenches
  • Torque Wrench
  • Torx Wrenches
  • Other Wrenches
  • Screwdrivers
  • Pliers
  • Hacksaw
  • Side Cutter
  • Cable Cutter
  • Hammers
  • Dental Tool or Pick
  • Scissors
  • Pedal Wrench
  • Bottom Bracket Tool
  • Chain Tool
  • Cone Wrenches
  • Chain Wear Tool
  • Lockring Tool
  • Chainring Nut Tool
  • Chain Whip
  • Spoke Wrench

Advanced Tools

  • Tire Lever
  • Spare Tubes
  • Bike Stand
  • Headset Press
  • Floor Pump
  • Headset Cup Remover
  • Crown Race Setter and Remover
  • Dishing Tool
  • Spoke Tensiometer
  • Truing Stand
  • Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool
  • Magic Thread Taps
  • BB30 and BB90 Bearing Remover
  • Bottom Bracket Tap

Module 3: Regular Bicycle Maintenance

Monthly Maintenance

  • Surveying the Bike for Structural Damage
  • Kicking the Tires
  • Cleaning the Bike
  • Giving the Bike a Lube Job
  • Tightening Up
  • Checking the Brakes
  • Examining the Chain, Cogs and Chainrings
  • Protecting the Saddle
  • Inspecting the Suspension

Annual Maintenance

  • Deep Cleaning the Chain
  • Truing the Wheels
  • Replacing Cables and Housing
  • Overhauling the Hubs
  • Overhauling the Headset
  • Overhauling the Pedals
  • Overhauling the Bottom Bracket
  • Cleaning the Rear Derailleur
  • Replacing the Brake Pads
  • Replacing the Handlebar Grips or Tape
  • Waxing the Frame
  • Checking the Accessories

Module 4: Tyre

  • Types of Tyres
  • Common Problems Related to Tyres
  • How to Repair a Flat Tyre
  • How to Replace a Flat Tyre
  • Care of the Tyre

Module 5: The Wheels

  • Common Problems Related to the Wheels
  • How to Replace a Wheel
  • Hub Care
  • How to Replace a Spoke
  • Care of the Wheels

Module 6: The Brakes

  • Common Problems Related to the Brakes
  • How to Adjust the brakes
  • How to Replace Brake Pads
  • How to Replace a Brake Cable
  • Care of the Brakes

Module 7: Saddles & Seat Posts

  • How to Replace a Saddle
  • How to Adjust a Saddle

Module 8: The Chain

  • Common Problems Related to the Chain
  • How to Replace the Chain
  • Care of the Chain

Module 9: The Steering System

  • Common Problems Related to the Headset
  • How to Adjust the Headset
  • How to Replace the Headset

Module 10: Gears

  • Common Problems Related to the Gears
  • How to Replace a Derailleur
  • How to Replace a Derailleur Cable
  • How to Replace a Gear Shifter

Module 11: Pedals and Drivetrain

  • Common Problems Related to Pedal and Drivetrain
  • How to Replace a Pedal
  • Care of Pedals
  • How to Replace a Crankset and Bottom Bracket
  • Care of the Drivetrain

Module 12: Suspension

  • Common Problems Related to Suspension
  • How to Adjust the suspension
  • How to Replace the Suspension

How is the Bicycle Maintenance Course assessed?

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the Bicycle Maintenance, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying —

  • Within the UK: £109
  • International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119

CPD Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing this Bicycle Maintenance Course, you will qualify for the CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) certified certificate from One Education.

Certification is available in both PDF & hardcopy format, which can be received by paying —

  • PDF Certificate: £9
  • Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
  • Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25

Who is this course for?

This Bicycle Maintenance course is ideal for

  • Cycling enthusiasts who want to learn how to maintain their own bikes
  • Professionals in the cycling industry who want to expand their knowledge and skills
  • Individuals who want to save money on bike repairs and maintenance
  • Anyone looking to learn a new practical skill set

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and to be over the age of 16.

Career path

On successful completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to maintain your bike in excellent condition to ensure a safe ride and fast track a career in the following jobs:

  • Career paths related to this course:
  • Bicycle mechanic (£17,000 - £35,000)
  • Bike shop owner (£18,000 - £30,000)
  • Cycling coach (£18,000 - £35,000)
  • Bike courier (£16,000 - £25,000)
  • Bicycle tour guide (£17,000 - £30,000)

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.