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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DateTue 25th Mar 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-93 (Private) June Andrew | LocationKemnay Primary School Grove Road, Kemnay, Inverurie | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 25th Mar 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Parklands (Private) Duncan MacLeod | LocationParklands School, Charlotte Street, Helensburgh | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 28th Mar 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Perth 2025 (Private) Bill Butterworth | LocationNorth Inch Community Campus Gowans Terrace, Perth | Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 28th Mar 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorEdinburgh BSi Course 4 24-25 (Private) Ali Grieve | LocationBangholm Outdoor Centre Craighall Gardens | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateWed 2nd Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorShetland BSI Course Danny Peterson | Locationgilbertson park hall, Lerwick | Local AuthorityShetland Islands | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 8 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 3rd Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAnnanhill Primary School, Kilmarnock (Private) Craig Coid | LocationAnnanhill Primary School Grange Campus, Beech Avenue, Kilmarnock | Local AuthorityEast Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 15th Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private) Sally Duthie | LocationAdventure Aberdeen Fairley Road | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 23rd Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorOrkney BSI Course (Private) Kirsty Spence | LocationPickaquoy Centre Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall | Local AuthorityOrkney | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 11 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 25th Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-92 (Private) June Andrew | LocationPitfour School Newlands Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 25th Apr 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorEdinburgh BSi Course 5 24-25 (Private) Ali Grieve | LocationBangholm Outdoor Centre Craighall Gardens | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 6th May 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Training (Private) Kiran Gallacher | LocationKirkhill Primary School Kirkhill Road , Newton Mearns | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 9 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 6th May 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 1 (Private) Allan Dunlop | Location | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 9th May 2025 | Course 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 Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 20th May 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | Location | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 28th May 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife Active Schools 3 (Private) Allan Dunlop | Location | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 29th May 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Culloden (Private) Emma Garden | LocationCulloden Academy Keppoch Rd, Culloden, Inverness | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |