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.
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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DateMon 12th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorThe Bridge, Dumfries (Private) David Fordyce | LocationThe Bridge Glasgow Road, Dumfries | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 13th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Course - Portobello High School (Private) Sam Moody | LocationPortobello High School 10 Duddingston Road | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 21st Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Glasgow Green (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | Location Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateWed 21st Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Strathclyde Park (Private) Daniel McPhelim | LocationStrathclyde Country Park, car park 366 Hamilton Road, Motherwell | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateThu 22nd Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorSports Leaders BSI Lockerbie Academy (Private) David Fordyce | LocationLockerbie Academy | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateFri 23rd Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & Instructor BSI Course - Midlothian (Private) Kieran Power | LocationMidlothian House Council HQ, 40-46 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith | Local AuthorityMidlothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 26th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorDalbeattie HS (Private) Briony Kincaid | LocationDalbeattie High School Craignair Road, Dalbeattie | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 27th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Lockerbie Library (Private) David Fordyce | LocationDG Customer Services/library 31-33 High Street, Lockerbie | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 4 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 27th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-86 (Private) June Andrew | LocationKintore School Castle Walk, Kintore, Kintore | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 28th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Glasgow Green (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationGlasgow Green Hub Greendykes Street, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 2 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 28th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Beath (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationBeath HS | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 30th Aug 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorDuddingston PS (Private) Chris Cooney | LocationDuddingston Primary School 78 Duddingston Rd , Duddingston, Edinburgh | Local AuthorityEdinburgh City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateFri 30th Aug 2024 | 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 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 3rd Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Oban Sep (Private) Charlotte Forbes | LocationCorran Halls 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 3rd Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorDairsie PS BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationDairsie Primary School | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateMon 9th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Lochgilphead (Private) Charlotte Forbes | LocationLochgilphead Joint Campus Kilmory, Lochgilphead | Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 9th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-87 (Private) June Andrew | LocationKintore School Castle Walk, Kintore, Inverurie | Local AuthorityAberdeenshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateTue 17th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorKingsbarns PS BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationKingsbarns PS | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
DateFri 20th Sep 2024 | 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![]() |
DateFri 20th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorELC Outdoor Learning Service (Private) Philippa Barber | LocationDunbar Primary School Kellie Road, Dunbar | Local AuthorityEast Lothian | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 4 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 30th Sep 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI St Monans (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationSt Monans PS Hope Place, St Monans, Anstruther | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateWed 2nd Oct 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI Torryburn (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationTorryburn PS | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
DateMon 18th Nov 2024 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI North Lan (Private) Lee McParland | LocationSt Maurice’s High School Westfield Road, Cumbernauld | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 3 | FREE | Book![]() |