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.
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 Sep 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationQueens Park Depot 520 Langside Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateThu 28th Sep 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSLC Schools (Venue: Stables Room) (Private) Colin Smith | LocationChatelherault Country Park Ferniegair | Local AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 28th Sep 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Course - Ancrum Outdoor Centre (Private) Bill Ross | LocationAncrum Outdoor Centre 10 Ancrum Road, Dundee | Local AuthorityDundee City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 2nd Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBikeability Scotland Instructor Course (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationTwechar Outdoor Education Base Twechar Primary School, Main Street, Twechar | Local AuthorityEast Dunbartonshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateTue 3rd Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSLC Schools (Venue: Stables Room) (Private) Colin Smith | LocationChatelherault Country Park Ferniegair | Local AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 3rd Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-81 (Private) June Andrew | LocationThe Pavilion Catto Park, Peterhead | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 4th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Kirkhill (Private) Emma Garden | LocationKirkhill Primary School 11 Newton PArk, Kirkhill | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateWed 4th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Leslie Primary School (Private) Neil Daly | LocationLeslie Primary School | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSun 8th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBruntsfield Parents BSI (Private) Lorna Norman | LocationBruntsfield Primary school 12 Montpellier, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 10th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private) Neil Daly | LocationAdventure Aberdeen Fairley Road | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateWed 11th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationQueens Park Depot 520 Langside Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateWed 11th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-80 (Private) June Andrew | LocationSt Combs School High Street, St Combs, FRASERBURGH | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 11th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Children's Services (Private) Emma Garden | Location | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 16th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSouth/East Ayrshire Council Schools (Private) Peter Masson | LocationAyr Academy University Avenue, Ayr | Local AuthoritySouth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 20th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAngus Cycle Hub 03/2023 (Private) John Bremner | LocationLetham Village Hall Auldbar Road, Letham | Local AuthorityAngus | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateFri 20th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - West Lothian (Private) Nicola Fell | LocationXcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre McGinley Way, Linlithgow | Local AuthorityWest Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 25th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationQueens Park Depot Queens Park Depot, 520 Langside Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 25th Oct 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Highland Caithness (Private) Emma Garden | LocationCastletown Primary School Castletown, Thurso | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 1st Nov 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Twechar Primary (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationTwechar Outdoor Education Base. Main Street Twechar, G65 9TA The hard Primary School, Main Street, Twechar | Local AuthorityEast Dunbartonshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 1st Nov 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Calaiswood Primary School (Private) Neil Daly | LocationCalaiswood Primary School 1 Turnstone Rd , Duloch, Dunfermline | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 13th Nov 2023 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Course Moray (Regional BSI) (Private) Shirley Kelly | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 18th Jan 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationQueens Park Depot Queens Park Depot, 520 Langside Road, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 1st Feb 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Carolside Primary (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationCarolside Primary School Mansefield Road, Clarkston, Glasgow | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 16th May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Course - Moray (Regional BSI) (Private) Shirley Kelly | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |