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Certificates on the wall and experience working with professionals is key to the making of a good mechanic. Mark Sutton ask two of the industry’s training providers about their courses...
ATG Training
CLAIMING TO deliver around 90 per cent of the Cytech accredited training in the UK, ATG offers two short-term apprenticeships for cycle mechanics: firstly, a Bike Apprenticeship for working mechanics who want more training and qualifications under their belts. This includes a Maintenance Certificate, Cytech Technical Two and DT Swiss wheel build training, Cycle Maintenance NVQ2 and Keyskills Level one or two. Then there is the Advanced Cycle
Apprenticeship, for those who want more technical know-how after completing the standard apprenticeship. This includes the Diploma of Cycle Maintenance, Cytech Technical Three training (three courses), Cycle Maintenance NVQ3 and Key Skills at a minimum of Level 2. The apprenticeship programme lasts between six and nine months dependent of the capabilities of the candidate and the level of the qualification. Although employers are expected to contribute to the overall cost of
Cycle Systems Academy
CITING THE Academy’s BikeBiz Award win as a highlight of the past year, director of Cycle Systems Sean Lally feels the educational facility has reached a certain maturity within the trade. “The fact that the award was
voted for by the industry itself is of great significance to us,” said Lally. “It’s a clear indication that Cycle Systems Academy is now a recognised brand in the delivery of industry standard training, and we were very honoured to have received it.” An ever-growing customer base
backs up the trade recognition too. Having increased the amount of apprenticeships provided for the cycle industry means that the Academy has been able to add many IBDs, Specialized Concept Stores, Brompton, Cycle King and Wiggle to their list of customers. “Our advanced Level Three
apprenticeship is proving of particular
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interest to businesses dealing with high- end road and specialist mountain bike equipment, such as Di2 groupsets and suspension servicing,” Lally said. “The investment we have made in Level Three equipment is second to none, and we have a huge amount of kit for students to learn with.”
Striking up a partnership with
Havering College – one of the five biggest Further Education colleges in the country – means apprenticeship funding is secure for learners under 25 and that Cycle Systems can continue to develop new courses to meet demand from the cycle industry. As an extra incentive for
delivering, assessing and certificating a learner, the available subsidies in many cases are substantial and a training provider such as ATG can help dealers through the process of finding the best option for their business. A survey commissioned by BBC
Inside Out suggests that two-thirds of potential students would now consider apprenticeships instead because of university tuition fees. Apprenticeships can be delivered largely at the place of work with little downtime for the training mechanics. Best of all, apprenticeships are
eligible for public funding for participants irrespective of their age, as long as they meet the funding criteria.
www.atg-training.co.uk
those companies concerned about sending apprentices to London for training, Havering also provides CRB -approved ‘host families’ for enrolled students to stay with during their studies. "Furthermore, the new cycle specific retail NVQ can also be included in an apprenticeship at no extra charge and is soon to include an industry-recognised cycle fitting element due to a particular demand for this from bike shops,” adds Lally. “Our goals for 2012 are to expand our cycle trade apprenticeships nationwide and consolidate our reputation as the quality option for cycle industry standard training. The National Apprenticeship Service continues to recommend us, and we have passed all our external verification quality control visits with flying colours
from the cycle trade awarding bodies. We welcome any queries regarding training and different subsidised packages available. If you want something bespoke rather than the ‘off the shelf’ course options, please do not be afraid to enquire.”
www.cycle-systems-academy.co.uk
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