City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 600/0495/2
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Cycle Mechanics
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 129 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
129 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Augment a cycle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely fitting cycle accessories.
- Use relevant sources of information when fitting cycle accessories.
- Know how cycle accessories function.
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the fitting of cylce accessories.
- Carry out the fitting of cycle accessories.
2
Build a cycle wheel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when building a cycle wheel.
- Know how to use relevant sources of information to build a cycle wheel.
- Know how cycle wheels components function.
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to build a cycle wheel.
- Carry out the lacing, truing and tensioning of a dished wheel.
3
Carry out a systematic cycle check
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely carrying out a systematic cycle check and basic adjustments.
- Use relevant sources of information when carrying out a systematic cycle check and basic adjustments.
- Know how to carry out a systematic cycle check and basic adjustments.
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out a systematic cycle check and basic adjustments.
- Carry out a systematic cycle check and basic adjustments.
4
Change a cycle frame
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely stripping down and building a cycle.
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of information when stripping down and building a cycle.
- Understand how the cycle systems operate.
- Know how to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to strip down and build a cycle.
- Carry out a cycle frame change.
5
Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when preparing frames and forks for cycle assembly.
- Use relevant sources of information to prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly.
- Know how cycle frames and forks function.
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly.
- Carry out the preparation of frames and forks for cycle assembly.
6
Remove and replace a cycle gear assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when removing and replacing front and rear gear assembly.
- Use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing a front and rear gear assembly.
- Know how a front and rear gear assembly functions.
- Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the removal and replacement of a front and rear gear assembly.
- Carry out the removal and replacement of a front and rear gear assembly.
7
Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when removing and replacing a cable operated rim brake assembly.
- Use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing a cable operated rim brake assembly.
- Know how cycle rim brakes function.
- Identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment to remove and replace a cable operated rim brake assembly.
- Carry out the removal and replacement of a cable operated rim brake assembly.
8
Remove and replace cycle bottom brakes and cranks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when removing and installing cycle bottom brackets and cranks.
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of information when removing and installing cycle bottom brackets and cranks.
- Know how cycle bottom brackets and cranks function.
- Be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the removal and installment of cycle bottom brackets and cranks.
- Be able to carry out the removal and installation of cycle bottom brackets and cranks.
9
Remove and replace cycle braking systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and dsafely when removing and replacing non standard braking systems
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of informaton when removing and replacing non standard braking systems
- Understand how cycle non standard braking systems operate
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to remove and replace non standard braking systems
- Carry out the removal and replacement of non standard braking systems
10
Remove and replace cycle gear systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when removing, repairing and replacing cycle gear systems.
- Be able to use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing cycle gear systems.
- Know how cycle gear systems function.
- Be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the removal and replacement of cycle gear systems.
- Be able to carry out the removal and replacement of cycle gear systems.
11
Remove and replace cycle hub bearings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely remove and replace cycle hub bearings.
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing cycle hub bearings.
- Know how cycle hub bearings operate.
- Be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to remove and replace cycle hub bearings.
- Be able to carry out the removal and replacement of cycle hub bearings.
12
Remove and replace cycle tubular and tubeless tyres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when removing and replacing tubular and tubeless tyres.
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing tubular and tubeless cycle tyres.
- Know how tubular and tubeless cycle tyres operate.
- Be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to remove and replace non standard braking systems.
- Be able to carry out the removal and replacement of non standard braking systems.
13
Repair a cycle puncture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when repairing a puncture on a rear wheel.
- Use relevant sources of information when repairing a puncture on a rear wheel.
- Know how cycle wheel rims, tyres and inner tubes function.
- Be able to identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the repair of a puncture on a rear wheel.
- Be able to carry out the repair of a puncture on a rear wheel.
14
Service cycle headset assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and safely when servicing cycle headset assemblies.
- Know how to locate and use relevant sources of information when servicing cycle headset assemblies.
- Know how cycle headset assemblies operate.
- Select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to service cycle headset assemblies.
- Carry out the servicing of cycle headset assemblies.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0495/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2011