At Frontline Bikes Upcycling & Training Centre in Bluebell, Dublin 12, we provide upskilling and training with a City & Guilds levels 1 and 2 qualification in Cycle Mechanics.

Our accredited training programme provides individuals with a background of imprisonment, addiction and long-term unemployment with a pathway to recovery and employment in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.

Participants get an opportunity for reeducation and upskilling, along with aftercare support, counselling and key working from our in-house Prison Links worker and Addiction Practitioners.

Taking part in a training programme can have huge benefits for participants: along with providing stability and routine, learning new skills can help build confidence and hope for the future.

"After developing a passion for bikes and visiting the shop in Inchicore, I was told about the Bluebell training centre. Before I joined the training course I struggled to get work because of addiction issues and a criminal history. I'm now 5 years sober and the course has given me stability, structure and the knowledge that I want to be a qualified bike mechanic - it's the best thing I ever did." Training course graduate.

WHAT'S INVOLVED

Participants in the course can be referred in from Frontline’s addiction service, other community organisations, Community Employment (CE) schemes or by getting in touch with us directly.

Level 1 certificate modules include:
- Repair a cycle puncture
- Remove and replace a cycle rim brake assembly
- Remove and replace a cycle gear assembly
- Carry out a systematic cycle check

Level 2 certificate modules include:
- Remove and replace cycle gear systems
- Build a cycle wheel
- Change a cycle frame
- Service cycle headset assembly

If you are interested in joining our training programme, you can get in touch with us via your key worker or by emailing us directly at [email protected] or calling 086 1276318.