BICYCLE MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR THE ARMED FORCES

We are proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our commitment to those who serve.

We are excited to work with ELCAS and CTP in helping service leavers, veterans, and the wider Armed Forces community transition successfully into civilian careers.

ELCAS – APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDER (ID 11509)

Activate Cycle Academy will support you by:

  • Helping you use your MOD and ELCAS funding effectively to gain career-enhancing qualifications.

  • Build skills and confidence before leaving the forces.

  • Strengthening your career prospects for the future.

If you are looking to move into the cycle industry, we are here to help you take the next step.

BECOME A PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE TECHNICIAN

As an accredited training provider for EAL and Cytech, we deliver industry-leading training and accreditation programmes for bicycle technicians.

Gain the confidence, skills and professional qualifications to become a fully trained bicycle mechanic to impact, accelerate and shape your future career.

You may be eligible for financial support across three separate academic years through MOD funding, including ELCAS, to fund higher-level learning and gain nationally recognised qualifications such as our EAL and Cytech accredited courses.

WHY CHOOSE US

  • We take a human-centric approach, putting individual learning needs at the heart of everything we do.

  • Flexible blended delivery, with virtual and face-to-face practical learning.

  • Approved training provider for the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).

  • Over 20 years’ experience delivering cycle maintenance training.

  • Trained more than 19,000 bicycle mechanics.

START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

Explore our courses and see how we can support your transition into a civilian career.

ELCAS – EAL Level 3 Diploma in Cycle Maintenance

This Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) programme covers advanced knowledge and understanding of cycle maintenance. The qualification focuses on the practices, processes of the cycle trade, and ensures a detailed understanding of industry standards.

Our EAL course uniquely includes Cytech accreditation within the syllabus. On successful completion, you will be a fully qualified Cytech Master Technician cycle mechanic.

Location: Darlington, Stafford, Oxford and Guildford, plus online learning.

Duration: up to 12 months

Cost: £3,500

Cytech technical one

Start your journey to becoming a trained professional bicycle technician. Technical One is the foundation of all Cytech technical courses and ensures candidates develop core competencies in skills fundamental to professional cycle maintenance.

Location: Darlington, Stafford, Oxford and Guildford, plus online learning.

Duration: 3 days

Cost: £500

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