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.

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.


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 9th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Twechar (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationTwechar Primary School Outdoor Department
17 Main Street, Twechar, East Dunbartonshire
Local AuthorityEast DunbartonshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateThu 16th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorGlasgow Life Youth Team (Private)
Charles Mooney
LocationBarlanark Community Centre
33 Burnmouth Road, Glasgow , Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateThu 16th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorGlasgow Life partners (Private)
Charles Mooney
LocationBarlanark Community Centre
33 Burnmouth Road, Glasgow , Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateMon 20th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - South Ayrshire (Private)
Peter Masson
LocationLochside Community Centre
Lochside Road, AYR
Local AuthoritySouth AyrshireCapacityCapacity 7
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateMon 20th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSi Castleview (Private)
Lynne Hogg
LocationCastleview Primary School
2D Greendykes Road, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateMon 20th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorCorstorphine PS BSI (Private)
Craig Hardie
LocationCorstorphine Primary School
Corstorphine High Street, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Local AuthorityEdinburgh CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateFri 24th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAngus Cycle Hub 04/2025 (Private)
John Bremner
LocationLetham Village Hall
Auldbar Road, Letham
Local AuthorityAngusCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateTue 28th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSLC - Chatelherault Park (Private)
Colin Smith
LocationChatelherault Country Park
Ferniegair
Local AuthoritySouth LanarkshireCapacityCapacity 12
Places Left 7
FREE
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DateWed 29th Oct 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-103 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationKinellar Primary School
Fintray Road, Inverurie, Blackburn
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateWed 19th Nov 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Glasgow Green (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationGlasgow Green Hub
90 Greendyke Street, Glasgow
Local AuthorityGlasgow CityCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateWed 3rd Dec 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Carolside Primary School (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationCarolside Primary School
Ashfield Road, Clarkston
Local AuthorityEast RenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateWed 18th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 1 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationTBC
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateWed 22nd Apr 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 2 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationTBC
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateSun 26th Apr 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-102 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationTough School
Tough, Alford
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 3
FREE
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DateWed 6th May 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 3 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationTBC
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 19th May 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 4 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationTBC
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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