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 14th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorDoonfoot Bikeability Instructor Course (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationDoonfoot Primary School
30 Abbots Way, Doonfoot, Ayr
Local AuthoritySouth AyrshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 16th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Glasgow Green (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationGlasgow Green Hub
90 Greendyke Street, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateThu 16th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBikeability Training Kirkpatrick (Private)
Charles Mooney
LocationKilpatrick ASN school
Mountblow Road,, Clydebank
Local AuthorityWest DunbartonshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateFri 17th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSymington BSI course (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationSymington Primary School
17 Brewlands Road, Symington, Kilmarnock
Local AuthoritySouth AyrshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateFri 24th Jan 2025Course 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 LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateFri 24th Jan 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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DateFri 24th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre
Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre, McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 28th Jan 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorKirkmichael BSI course (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationKirkmichael Primary School
14 Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael, Maybole
Local AuthoritySouth AyrshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 6th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLochore BSI 1 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationOutdoor Education Fife
Lochore Meadows, Fife
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateFri 7th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAngus Cycle Hub 01/2025 (Private)
John Bremner
LocationLetham Village Hall
Auldbar Road, Letham
Local AuthorityAngusCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateMon 17th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Mull February (Private)
Charlotte Forbes
LocationMull- TBC
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 18th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Helmsdale - Highlife Highland
jake williams
LocationHelmsdale Primary School
Old Caithness Road, Helmsdale
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 21st Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Council (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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DateMon 24th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Mull February (Private)
Charlotte Forbes
LocationMull- TBC
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 25th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLochore BSI 2 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationOutdoor Education Fife
Lochore Meadows, Fife
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateFri 28th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBuckstone BSi Courdse 2025 (Private)
Ali Grieve
LocationBuckstone Primary School
79 Buckstone Loan East, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateFri 28th Feb 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre
Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre, McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateMon 3rd Mar 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Oban March (Private)
Charlotte Forbes
LocationFormer Little Learner's Nursey
Adjacent to Ocean Explorer Centre, Scottish Association of Marine Science, Oban
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 4th Mar 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Oban March (Private)
Charlotte Forbes
LocationFormer Little Learner's Nursey
Adjacent to Ocean Explorer Centre, Scottish Association of Marine Science , Oban
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 14th Mar 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorParsons Green (Private)
Chris Cooney
LocationParsons Green
60 Meadowfield Drive, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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