Bikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)

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Overview

By completing the course, a Bikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) can plan and deliver Levels 1 and 2 Bikeability Scotland training to children in a school setting.  

To become a BSI you should be a competent rider and must be a minimum of 16 years old or 18 where working independently.

In some areas you may receive mentoring and supervision from a Cycle Trainer while you gain experience. 

This course is SCQF accredited at Level 5 with 1 credit point when you complete the question paper after the practical course.

 


Minimum Age

16
  If under the age of 18, you cannot deliver independently.

What skills do I need?

Candidates should be confident riding on minor roads with moderate traffic.


How long does it take?

This is a 10 hour course which includes three hours of self supported learning and seven hours of practical training time which is delivered over a minimum of two sessions.

This course is SCQF accredited at Level 5 with 1 credit point when you complete the question paper after the practical course.


What will I need?

You will need access to a cycle in working order and clothes appropriate for the weather.


What will it cost?

The course is free of charge on the basis that all BSI's deliver Bikeability Scotland training to children in a school setting as a volunteer or as part of their job role. Contact the Bikeability Scotland local authority coordinator in your area for more information on upcoming courses.

Please note, A minimum of 5 people are required for this course to be delivered. If the minimum number of candidates is not met, the course tutor will be in touch a week before the scheduled date to confirm cancelation.


What's next?

Once you have gained experience delivering Level 1 and Level 2 Bikeability Scotland training, you may want to deliver Bikeability Scotland Level 3 training, at which point you can progress onto the Cycle Trainer (CT) course.

Course Dates

DateCourse TypeCourse Title & InstructorLocationLocal AuthorityCapacity & Availability£ CostBook
DateWed 23rd Apr 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorOrkney BSI Course (Private)
Kirsty Spence
LocationPickaquoy Centre
Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall
Local AuthorityOrkneyCapacityCapacity 12
Places Left 8
FREE
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DateFri 25th Apr 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorEdinburgh BSi Course 5 24-25 (Private)
Sam Moody
LocationBangholm Outdoor Centre
Craighall Gardens
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateFri 25th Apr 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-92 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationPitfour School
Newlands Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateSat 26th Apr 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorCastle Douglas (Private)
David Fordyce
LocationCastle Douglas
5 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas
Local AuthorityDumfries & GallowayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateThu 1st May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Smithton (Private)
Nina Saunders
LocationSmithton Primary School
59 Smithton Park, Smithton, Inverness
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 2nd May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Kingussie (Private)
Tom Oxtoby
LocationKigussie Primary School
10 Ruthven Road, Kingussie
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateTue 6th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Training (Private)
Kiran Gallacher
LocationKirkhill Primary School
Kirkhill Road , Newton Mearns
Local AuthorityEast RenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 12
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateTue 6th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 1 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
Location
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateFri 9th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorELC Outdoor Learning Service (Private)
Philippa Barber
LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service
Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh
Local AuthorityEast LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 20th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 2 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
Location
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateSat 24th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAngus BSI 02/2025 (Private)
John Bremner
LocationHayshead Primary School
Abbey View Campus, Hayshead Road, Arbroath
Local AuthorityAngusCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 27th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLockerbie Academy (Private)
David Fordyce
LocationLockerbie Academy
Glasgow Road, Lockerbie
Local AuthorityDumfries & GallowayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateWed 28th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 3 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
Location
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateThu 29th May 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Culloden (Private)
Emma Garden
LocationCulloden Academy
Keppoch Rd, Culloden, Inverness
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateThu 5th Jun 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLockerbie (Private)
David Fordyce
LocationLockerbie Academy
Glasgow Road, Lockerbie
Local AuthorityDumfries & GallowayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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