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
DateTue 30th Jun 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLossiemouth High School Trainingh
Michelle Esson
LocationOutfit Moray
Shore street, Lossiemouth
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 1
FREE
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DateMon 3rd Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Evanton
Filip Cao
LocationKiltearn Primary School
3 Drummond Road, Evanton
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 13th Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Fort William (Private)
Gillian Bond
LocationBanavie Primary
Tomonie, Fort William
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 1
FREE
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DateMon 17th Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 1 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationJohn Fergus School
Erskine Place, Glenrothes
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateMon 17th Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 2 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationJohn Fergus School
Erskine Place, Glenrothes
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateTue 18th Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorMoray Bikeability Training
Michelle Esson
LocationOutfit Moray
Shore street, Lossiemouth
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 21st Aug 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure
McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateWed 2nd Sep 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Oban (Private)
Christine Allan
LocationScottish Association for Marine Science
Dunbeg, Oban
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 3rd Sep 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI - 113 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationBalmedie School
Forsyth Road, Balmedie
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 11th Sep 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre
McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 10th Nov 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorMoray Bikeability Training
Michelle Esson
LocationOutfit Moray
Shore street, Lossiemouth
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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