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