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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DateTue 17th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Dunoon (Private) Duncan MacLeod | LocationQueens Hall Argyll Street, 9 Argyll Street, Dunoon | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 17th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorKingsbarns PS BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationKingsbarns PS | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 19th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-87 (Private) June Andrew | LocationLairhillock School Lairhillock, Netherley, Aberdeenshire | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 19th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Mid Argyll (Private) Duncan MacLeod | LocationLochgilphead Joint Campus Kilmory Road, Lochgilphead | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 19th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Perth and Kinross Schools September 2024 Bill Butterworth | LocationWest Bank 17 Jeanfield Road, Perth | Local AuthorityPerth & Kinross | CapacityCapacity 12 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 20th Sep 2024 | 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 1 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 20th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-88 (Private) June Andrew | LocationNew Machar School 7 School Road, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 20th Sep 2024 | Course 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 Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateMon 23rd Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorDenny High School BSI (Private) Bryan Jardine | LocationDenny High School | Local AuthorityFalkirk | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateTue 24th Sep 2024 | 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 3 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 24th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Lochgilphead (Private) Duncan MacLeod | LocationLochgilphead Joint Campus Kilmory Road, Lochgilphead | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 24th Sep 2024 | 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 |
DateFri 27th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-89 (Private) June Andrew | LocationNew Machar School 7 School Road, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
DateMon 30th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI St Monans (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationSt Monans PS Hope Place, St Monans, Anstruther | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 1st Oct 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorTroon Primary BSI (Private) Bill Ross | LocationTroon Primary School Brassie street, Troon | Local AuthoritySouth Ayrshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 2nd Oct 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private) Sally Duthie | LocationAdventure Aberdeen Fairley Road | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 2nd Oct 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Torryburn (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTorryburn PS | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
DateThu 3rd Oct 2024 | 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 8 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 23rd Oct 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBenarty BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationBenarty Primary School | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 5th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Inverness (Private) Emma Garden | LocationCrown Primary School Kingsmill Road, , Inverness | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 6th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private) Sally Duthie | LocationAdventure Aberdeen Fairley Road | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book |
DateTue 12th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorMoray Bikeability Donna Brown | LocationMoray Sports Centre Linkwood Road, Elgin | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateMon 18th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI North Lan (Private) Lee McParland | LocationSt Maurice’s High School Westfield Road, Cumbernauld | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book |
DateWed 20th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private) Sally Duthie | LocationAdventure Aberdeen Fairley Road | Local AuthorityAberdeen City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |
DateFri 24th Jan 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book |