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.
Candidates should be confident riding on minor roads with moderate traffic.
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.
You will need access to a cycle in working order and clothes appropriate for the weather.
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.
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.
Date | Course Type | Course Title & Instructor | Location | Local Authority | Capacity & Availability | £ Cost | Book |
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DateThu 28th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorRiverbrae ASN School (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationRiverbrae ASN School 2 Middleton Rd, Linwood, Paisley | Local Authority | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 13th Dec 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBikeability Scotland Instructor Course (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationCarolside Primary School Ashfield Road, Clarkston, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 12 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 17th Jan 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSymington BSI course (Private) Bill Ross | LocationSymington Primary School 17 Brewlands Road, Symington, Kilmarnock | Local AuthoritySouth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 24th Jan 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book |