Our free accredited bicycle mechanics course delivered in our Lewisham training workshop.
We provide all training materials plus support for your travel and lunches.
- Gain a Bronze, Silver or Gold Velotech Mechanical qualification on completion of the course.
- A team with experience of the prison system (licence contradictions, probation appointments and restrictions).
- Ongoing pastoral support and one-to-one sessions throughout the whole course.
- Weekly employability coaching to prepare you for your next step.
16-week accredited training course. 4 days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am - 4 pm. (Wednesdays are off for probation).
Opportunity only open to Ex-Offenders or those at risk of offending.
Next cohort January 2026 TBC
Why get involved?
- Accredited industry recognised qualification.
- Work experience days at shops such ass Fettle and Decathalon.
- London has 16,000+ bike mechanics. You could be one of them!
- We'll support you before, during and after the course to help you find and keep a job you enjoy.
- Excellent qualification for your CV, exposure to real-world working environment with outstanding support.
What do we expect?
- It's a bike mechanics course so an interest in and a desire to learn about bikes is ideal.
- We will support you through the course but you need to believe you can do it and be willing to progress.
- We need your commitment. Full attendance, good communication and timekeeping and important.
- We are a safe and inclusive learning environment. Follow the workshop guidelines and take care of each other.
Eligibility:
- Over 18
- Have a criminal or at risk of offending
- Offence history meets our criteria (will be discussed on application)
- Genuinely committed to change
- Able to commit to a 16-week course
- Within 3 months of their release date
- Willing travel to Lewisham
- Have a fixed abode
- Have adequate support in place now or when released
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