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 3rd Jul 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-96 (Private) June Andrew | LocationStella's Voice Faith Acres, Inverugie,, Peterhead | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateThu 14th Aug 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSt James Primary School (Private) Charles Mooney | LocationSt James Primary School 10 Brown Street, Renfrew | Local AuthorityRenfrewshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 21st Aug 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorLockerbie Academy (Private) David Fordyce | LocationLockerbie Academy Glasgow Road, Lockerbie | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 22nd Aug 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorCastle Douglas High School (Private) David Fordyce | LocationCastle Douglas High School Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 29th Aug 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-87 (Private) June Andrew | LocationRhynie School Essie Road, Rhynie, Huntly | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateFri 29th Aug 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private) Nicola Fell | LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure Centre McGinley Way, Linlithgow | Local AuthorityWest Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 5 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 2nd Sep 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorKYM BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationYMCA Kirkcaldy | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 8th Sep 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-88 (Private) June Andrew | LocationArduthie School Arduthie Road, Stonehaven | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 26th Sep 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private) Nicola Fell | LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure Centre McGinley Way, Linlithgow | Local AuthorityWest Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 26th Sep 2025 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorEast Lothian Outdoor Learning Service Philippa Barber | LocationEast Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left -1 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
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 6 | 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![]() |
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![]() |