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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DateThu 9th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Twechar (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationTwechar Primary School Outdoor Department 17 Main Street, Twechar, East Dunbartonshire | Local AuthorityEast Dunbartonshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 16th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorGlasgow Life Youth Team (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationBarlanark Community Centre 33 Burnmouth Road, Glasgow , Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 16th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorGlasgow Life partners (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationBarlanark Community Centre 33 Burnmouth Road, Glasgow , Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 20th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - South Ayrshire (Private) Peter Masson | LocationLochside Community Centre Lochside Road, AYR | Local AuthoritySouth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 7 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateMon 20th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSi Castleview (Private) Lynne Hogg | LocationCastleview Primary School 2D Greendykes Road, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 20th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorCorstorphine PS BSI (Private) Craig Hardie | LocationCorstorphine Primary School Corstorphine High Street, Corstorphine, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 24th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAngus Cycle Hub 04/2025 (Private) John Bremner | LocationLetham Village Hall Auldbar Road, Letham | Local AuthorityAngus | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 28th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSLC - Chatelherault Park (Private) Colin Smith | LocationChatelherault Country Park Ferniegair | Local AuthoritySouth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 7 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 29th Oct 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-103 (Private) June Andrew | LocationKinellar Primary School Fintray Road, Inverurie, Blackburn | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 19th Nov 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Glasgow Green (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationGlasgow Green Hub 90 Greendyke Street, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 3rd Dec 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Carolside Primary School (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationCarolside Primary School Ashfield Road, Clarkston | Local AuthorityEast Renfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 18th Mar 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 1 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTBC | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 22nd Apr 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTBC | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateSun 26th Apr 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-102 (Private) June Andrew | LocationTough School Tough, Alford | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 6th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 3 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTBC | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 19th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 4 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTBC | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |