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.


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
DateThu 28th Sep 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationQueens Park Depot
520 Langside Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityEast RenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 6
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DateThu 28th Sep 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSLC Schools (Venue: Stables Room) (Private)
Colin Smith
LocationChatelherault Country Park
Ferniegair
Local AuthoritySouth LanarkshireCapacityCapacity 12
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateThu 28th Sep 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Course - Ancrum Outdoor Centre (Private)
Bill Ross
LocationAncrum Outdoor Centre
10 Ancrum Road, Dundee
Local AuthorityDundee CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateMon 2nd Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBikeability Scotland Instructor Course (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationTwechar Outdoor Education Base
Twechar Primary School, Main Street, Twechar
Local AuthorityEast DunbartonshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateTue 3rd Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSLC Schools (Venue: Stables Room) (Private)
Colin Smith
LocationChatelherault Country Park
Ferniegair
Local AuthoritySouth LanarkshireCapacityCapacity 12
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateTue 3rd Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-81 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationThe Pavilion
Catto Park, Peterhead
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateWed 4th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Kirkhill (Private)
Emma Garden
LocationKirkhill Primary School
11 Newton PArk, Kirkhill
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateWed 4th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Leslie Primary School (Private)
Neil Daly
LocationLeslie Primary School
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 1
FREE
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DateSun 8th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBruntsfield Parents BSI (Private)
Lorna Norman
LocationBruntsfield Primary school
12 Montpellier, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 10th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI (Private)
Neil Daly
LocationAdventure Aberdeen
Fairley Road
Local AuthorityAberdeen CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateWed 11th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationQueens Park Depot
520 Langside Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateWed 11th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-80 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationSt Combs School
High Street, St Combs, FRASERBURGH
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateWed 11th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Highland - Children's Services (Private)
Emma Garden
Location
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateMon 16th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSouth/East Ayrshire Council Schools (Private)
Peter Masson
LocationAyr Academy
University Avenue, Ayr
Local AuthoritySouth AyrshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateFri 20th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAngus Cycle Hub 03/2023 (Private)
John Bremner
LocationLetham Village Hall
Auldbar Road, Letham
Local AuthorityAngusCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateFri 20th Oct 2023Course 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 3
FREE
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DateWed 25th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationQueens Park Depot
Queens Park Depot, 520 Langside Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateWed 25th Oct 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Highland Caithness (Private)
Emma Garden
LocationCastletown Primary School
Castletown, Thurso
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateWed 1st Nov 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Twechar Primary (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationTwechar Outdoor Education Base. Main Street Twechar, G65 9TA
The hard Primary School, Main Street, Twechar
Local AuthorityEast DunbartonshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateWed 1st Nov 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Calaiswood Primary School (Private)
Neil Daly
LocationCalaiswood Primary School
1 Turnstone Rd , Duloch, Dunfermline
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateMon 13th Nov 2023Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Course Moray (Regional BSI) (Private)
Shirley Kelly
LocationMoray Sports Centre
Linkwood Road, Elgin
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateThu 18th Jan 2024Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Queens Park (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationQueens Park Depot
Queens Park Depot, 520 Langside Road, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 1st Feb 2024Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Carolside Primary (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationCarolside Primary School
Mansefield Road, Clarkston, Glasgow
Local AuthorityEast RenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 16th May 2024Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Course - Moray (Regional BSI) (Private)
Shirley Kelly
LocationMoray Sports Centre
Linkwood Road, Elgin
Local AuthorityMorayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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