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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DateSat 27th Apr 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Golspie jake williams | LocationGolspie Primary School Back Road, Golspie | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 2nd May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Helensburgh (Private) Duncan MacLeod | LocationHermitage Primary School Argyle Street East, Helensburgh | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateThu 2nd May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSt Paul's BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationSt Pauls RC Primary School Rimbleton Avenue, Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 8th May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorRosehearty School, Aberdeenshire (Private) Tom Oxtoby | LocationRosehearty School Pitsligo Street, Rosehearty, Fraserburgh | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 17th May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorMoray BSI Course (Private) Cliff Smith | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateTue 21st May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBikeability Scotland Instructor (Private) Chris Gibson | LocationDunfermline High School Jennie Rennies Road, Dunfermline | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateFri 31st May 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorELC Outdoor Learning Service (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationDunbar Primary School Kellie Road, Dunbar | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateMon 26th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorDalbeattie HS (Private) Briony Kincaid | LocationDalbeattie High School Craignair Road, Dalbeattie | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |