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 3rd Jul 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-96 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationStella's Voice
Faith Acres, Inverugie,, Peterhead
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
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FREE
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DateThu 14th Aug 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorSt James Primary School (Private)
Charles Mooney
LocationSt James Primary School
10 Brown Street, Renfrew
Local AuthorityRenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 21st Aug 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorLockerbie Academy (Private)
David Fordyce
LocationLockerbie Academy
Glasgow Road, Lockerbie
Local AuthorityDumfries & GallowayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 22nd Aug 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorCastle Douglas High School (Private)
David Fordyce
LocationCastle Douglas High School
Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas
Local AuthorityDumfries & GallowayCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 29th Aug 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-87 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationRhynie School
Essie Road, Rhynie, Huntly
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 0
FREE
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DateFri 29th Aug 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure Centre
McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateTue 2nd Sep 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorKYM BSI (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationYMCA Kirkcaldy
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateMon 8th Sep 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-88 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationArduthie School
Arduthie Road, Stonehaven
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateFri 26th Sep 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI West Lothian (Private)
Nicola Fell
LocationXcite Linlithgow @ West Lothian Leisure Centre
McGinley Way, Linlithgow
Local AuthorityWest LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateFri 26th Sep 2025Course 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 LothianCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left -1
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 6
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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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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