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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateTue 30th Jun 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorLossiemouth High School Trainingh Michelle Esson | LocationOutfit Moray Shore street, Lossiemouth | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateMon 3rd Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Evanton Filip Cao | LocationKiltearn Primary School 3 Drummond Road, Evanton | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateThu 13th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Fort William (Private) Gillian Bond | LocationBanavie Primary Tomonie, Fort William | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateMon 17th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 1 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationJohn Fergus School Erskine Place, Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateMon 17th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationJohn Fergus School Erskine Place, Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateTue 18th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorMoray Bikeability Training Michelle Esson | LocationOutfit Moray Shore street, Lossiemouth | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateFri 21st Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private) Nicola Fell | LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure McGinley Way, Linlithgow | Local AuthorityWest Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateWed 2nd Sep 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Oban (Private) Christine Allan | LocationScottish Association for Marine Science Dunbeg, Oban | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateThu 3rd Sep 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI - 113 (Private) June Andrew | LocationBalmedie School Forsyth Road, Balmedie | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateFri 11th Sep 2026 | 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 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateTue 10th Nov 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorMoray Bikeability Training Michelle Esson | LocationOutfit Moray Shore street, Lossiemouth | Local AuthorityMoray | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
