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Cytech will raise standard of mechanics in SA, say industry pros

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Former professional cyclists have praised the introduction of Cytech in South Africa, as Torq Zone Academy showcase the training on cycling TV show, Super Cycling.

http://static.wixstatic.com/media/85cb15_45203c1e0c614603ab4c26858a2534d5.jpg_srz_p_535_314_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzTorq Zone Academy, the exclusive provider of Cytech training in South Africa, have gained national exposure on the country's weekly cycling TV show, Super Cycling. The segment of the show showcases the facilities at the training centre, the strength of the Cytech qualification and how the introduction of the training programme will give more people the opportunity to build a career in bicycle maintenance and help the industry to reach its full potential.

Predicting big things for Cytech, Torq Zone academy are confident that a training programme rolled out across the country - and globally - will help the cycling industry thrive by ensuring qualified technicians are available to fill the growing number of job vacancies in the trade.

The full segment dedicated to Torq Zone Academy, as featured on the show, can be seen in the video below.

Andrew McLean and Owen Hannie - both ex-pro cyclists - regularly feature on Super Cycling and are now heavily involved in the local cycling industry in South Africa. The industry experts have praised Cytech training as a much needed programme, recognising that a Cytech qualification will allow budding technicians to gain entry into the industry - something that wasn't possible prior to a national qualification being made available.

On the show, Mclean commented "Every store in South Africa is looking desperately for good mechanics. The quicker [Cytech] is rolled out, the quicker the standard will improve and the better it will be for everybody".

To find out more about Cytech South Africa, visit the Torq Zone website.

Following the success of the South Africa launch, further expansion is planned outside of England, with discussions progressing with 4 other countries currently, alongside the development of more UK training locations in 2015. 

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With Cytech courses encompassing the basics of cycle mechanics right through to dealing with the most advanced and high-tech components and parts, there is a course and qualification to suit all staff.

From taking a first step toward becoming a fully qualified cycle technician with Cytech theory one - an interactive online distance learning course, providing a strong foundation for candidates to build their career upon - to Cytech technical three which represents the pinnacle of technical proficiency.

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