The Cytech technical one practical course is designed to ensure candidates develop the core fundamental skills needed for professional cycle maintenance.
Technicians qualified to this level are able to build new bikes to a high standard.
This course is aimed at anyone starting out on their Cytech training journey, looking to train as a professional bicycle technician – e.g. people who are new to the cycle trade that need to achieve a basic level of expertise to allow them to work safely either in a workshop or on the shop floor.
All candidates must have completed the online Cytech Theory One course before attending the Technical One Practical course.
The course covers practical training and assessment in the following areas:
Technical One Practical is a 2-day course that needs to be completed at one of our dedicated training centres.
NB. There are two parts to Cytech Technical One, both need to be completed to receive the full technical one qualification.
This 2-day practical course costs £450.00 no VAT (ACT gold members receive a 10% discount). The price includes all course materials and Cytech certification, but NOT the online theory one course – this needs to be booked and paid for separately.
NB. Accommodation, travel and food are not included in the price.
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive the Cytech Technical One Practical certificate and have achieved “Cytech certified” status.
NB. To gain the full Cytech Technical One qualification, both the Cytech Technical One Practical and the Cytech Theory One modules need to be completed.
If the candidate is competent in bicycle maintenance a 1-day assessment only option is available at any of our training centres. It is recommended that you contact us to discuss this option before booking.
Cytech Theory One is an online learning course delivering an introduction to bicycle maintenance that can be completed anywhere, in your own time. It is based on the theory elements of the full Cytech Technical One qualification. This must be completed to receive the full Cytech Technical One qualification.
Cytech Technical Two is considered the industry trade standard for any professional cycle mechanic. It includes 2 weeks of intensive training and assessment, delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a professional bike mechanic.
Our Cytech Technical Three course is designed for advanced bicycle mechanics who have gained a high level of technical knowledge and experience from working on the industry’s latest high-end bikes and components. It leads to the highest qualification available in the UK.
Cytech Technical e-bike is designed for bicycle dealers, sales staff and technicians who are looking to stock, sell and service all types of electric bikes. The course has been specifically designed to help prepare candidates for the ever-increasing e-bike market sector.
This Cytech accredited, short course covers a comprehensive range of cycle maintenance topics designed to give any bike enthusiast the desired level of mechanical ability needed to tackle everyday maintenance jobs that would otherwise be handled by a local bike shop.
