*Course 2022 dates*
- For all qualification courses please book the Theory and Foundation course and we will be in contact.
- 20% deposit taken at time of online booking
Bike Inn Training Programmes - IMI Accredited - OFQUAL Approved
This course takes place over a defined four week period, which after successful completion earns you the Bike Inn Foundation Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics. If you are wishing to attain your IMI Level 2 qualification this course prepares you the intensive on-site week required to attain your qualification.
You will work through online and practical assessments that will provide enough knowledge and skills to effectively enter you into the industry. This is a flexible and achievable way to study - particularly given the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. We’ll be there for you at the other end of emails, chats, phone calls and structured online meetings to answer all your questions and ensure you are not left feeling alone during your learning.
As with our traditionally structure IMI Level 2 training, we still provide additional course content over and above what is deemed to be the basic qualification requirements ,because we consider this to be essential if you are looking to work in event support, a shop or to start your own business.
The course will give you an in-depth foundation knowledge of build, adjustment and problem solving, including all of the following:
Health and Safety
Workshop Best Practices
Relevant Legislations
Tool Selection
Bottom Brackets
Headsets
Brakes
Manually Operated Gears
Hubs
Wheel Building
Basic Hydraulics
Tyres
Trade Suppliers
This is the preparation course for our Intensive Practical Training week - and together the two elements cover the syllabus required for the IMI Level 2 Qualification in Bicycle Mechanics [OFQUAL accredited].
These two courses together are equivalent to our traditionally taught IMI Level 2 Weeks 1 & 2, just restructured to give you a more flexible and convenient way to train.
study at home modules Start on a given Monday each month, with a mandatory welcome video meeting on the saturday immediately prior - please ensure you are able to attend this and other video meetings throughout the course as they form an integral part of your learning and assessment.
£630.00 per person
*prequalification required via our virtual foundation course*
This week can only be completed after our Theory and Foundation virtual course. This week is tough, we won't hide or apologise for that. This week is required to achieve IMI Level 2 Certification. Having learned the theory with our virtual learning course and practiced where possible on your own or your friends' bikes, the assessment and qualification week runs as follows:
Day 1: Online IMI closed book assessments that must be passed and must be taken in our premises in Cumbria
Day 2: Brake and Hydraulic Practical - Routine Cycle Maintenance
Day 3: Wheel building (Plus time put aside for resits where necessary)
Day 4: Wheel Building part 2 - Change a Cycle Frame (Complete strip and rebuild constantly assessed for individual systems)
Day 5: Continuation of Day 4 (Plus time put aside for resits where necessary)
This week is conducted with individual progression as a priority allowing for a fully immersive learning experience and a high level of access to the instructors' feedback. At the end of this week, you'll know, and will have practiced, more than most currently employed bike mechanics - giving you a springboard into the industry.
£1260.00 per person
Our Professional Training (which will also enable you to attain your IMI Level 3 qualification) can be completed in one of two ways:
Those who have already passed the IMI Level 2 certificate here at the Bike Inn can study the theory modules online over a designated one month period, followed by a one week immersive practical course and assessment, delivered here in Cumbria.
£1980.00 per person
for the IMI Level 2 graduates 'top up' course
Alternatively, for those wanting to qualify from the beginning through to Level 3, we run the complete programme which comprises 4 separate training elements. We are also approved to provide this course through the ELCAS scheme, for those exiting from HM Forces. Please Book the Part 1 Bike Inn Virtual Theory and Foundation course to start your qualification.
£3150.00 per person
for the full 4 units
The IMI Level 3 course carries on from the course materials within the Level 2 qualification above, and goes on to cover the following...
Frame geometry and a detailed look at how this affects bikes
Advanced hydraulics, including rear suspension and dropper posts
Advanced wheel systems and complex wheels
Higher end group sets
In depth diagnostics of all electronic group sets
Electric Bikes - Legislation, the current technology, battery management, conversions, diagnosis and maintenance on all major manufactures
An introduction into performance bike fitting
An introduction into cycling coaching
After completing the course you are able to:
• Enter the bike industry at the highest level
•Set up your own Cycle repair mobile shop or shop to the highest standard
• Work in a professional bike shop
• Support Cycling teams
• Support Cycle events
Further Information:
The four separate training elements for those starting out and wanting to achieve this qualification from scratch are as follows (to be completed in the order presented, but over a time period and course dates to suit you):
4 Weeks Virtual Theory & Foundation Training (including IMI Level 3 modules 1-4)
2 Days Practical Wheel Building, at our premises in Cumbria
4 Weeks Virtual Professional Training (including IMI Level 3 modules 5-8)
1 Week Intensive Professional Practical Training & Assessment, at our premises in Cumbria
Assessment to gain the Professional qualification entails an element of short essay writing, in addition to the virtual multiple-choice questionnaires, which must be completed in your own time and submitted and assessed before you can receive your qualification.
20% deposit required to book either option
Bike Inn Professional Courses (Short Practical Courses)
Our General Maintenance course is for those who want to know more about their own bikes but don't need the in-depth knowledge required to enter into the industry. If you do require a deeper insight than this course offers then please refer to our IMI Level 2 and 3 courses above
We invite you to bring up to two bikes of your own for these two intensive days, when you will learn the following, tailored towards your bike(s) and your individual requirements:
Tool Selection
Bottom Brackets
Headsets
Brakes
Gears
Hubs
Basic Wheel Truing
£340.00 per solo booking
£290.00 per person if booked as a pair
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Course Information:
One week of Virtual learning before the start of the two days onsite course
An introduction to eBikes
Tools required in addition to 'regular' bikes
A look at all makes of systems currently on the market
Diagnostics, fault finding, and the limits of repair for E-bikes outside of warranty
Full diagnostics on all systems (where the manufacturers allow this)
Strip and rebuild where possible
Conversion Kits
The Bike Inn E-bike Assessment and certificate of competence
£ 850.00 per person
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn Materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
• Understanding of maintaining systems
• Problem solving / diagnostics / fault finding
• Manufactures information
• Covering electronic gearsets from:
Campagnolo
Shimano
Rotor and Rotor Hydraulic system
Sram
Covering advanced mechanical groupsets such as record, super record 12 speed, Ekar 13 speed, Rotor 12 speed etc.
(The Bike inn is now a Campagnolo pro shop).
The Bike Inn Advanced Groupsets Assessment and certificate of competence
£600.00 per person
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Terminology, finding common problems, and fault finding
Coil and air spring systems and hands-on experience
Different types of dampers
Set up procedures
Rear shock strip and rebuild/service
Problems and fault finding
Seatpost strip and rebuild of a dropper post
The Bike Inn Suspension Assessment and certificate of competence
£600.00 per person
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
One week Virtual followed by 2-days immersive course will train you as a 'master' wheel builder where you learn the following:
Parts compatibility
Tools required
Hubs, their design and progress
Rims, their various types and designs
Spokes and nipples, strengths and weaknesses, different design, materials and attachments
Spoke length calculation
Lacing patterns
Tightening and truing of wheels to industry tolerances
Building of three types of wheel covering 90% of those found on bikes today
The Bike Inn Wheel Building Assessment and certificate of competence
In addition to your 2 days at our training facility in Cumbria, you will be given access to the online wheel building theory module that our qualification students study. We recommend that you work through this before you attend the practical course to ensure you have a fully rounded knowledge of the essentials.
£450.00 per person
Though this course is currently in development, but we are planning to teach the following:
Introduction to frame parts and function
Frame geometry and how it affects bicycle handling
Basic bike fitting using a bike fit bicycle
Tools required
Material properties and selection
Techniques in frame tube joining
Welding and brazing techniques
Practical sessions, which will result in you being able to take away a frame that you have designed and built
£ TBA
During this extremely intensive course you'll learn:
An introduction to bike fitting
Basic equipment required for an in-depth bike fit
Basic human anatomy and how muscle groups connect and inter-relate
The known basic setups for Mountain, Road, TT and Triathlon bikes
Restrictions on achievable angles for health reasons and regulations
Ways to combat common cycling ailments
The effects of changing components within the bike fit arena
Practical sessions with a bike fit bicycle to find a good fit when no client bike is available
Practical bike fit with your own bikes
(This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Different bike fit systems and apps, and their pros and cons
£ TBA
The Bike Inn New Courses and Offerings 2021 and 2022 additional information
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Our Covid19 Response
We encourage students to bring their own lateral flow tests and respect social distancing where possible. During lockdown 2020 we introduced our virtual Learning Programme, and you are now able to study the first part of your qualification course from the safety of your own home. This is a safe, convenient and more cost-effective way to begin your training with us.
To complete the training you will still need to come to The Bike Inn in Cumbria for the second part of your IMI Level 2 or Level 3 qualification training.
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