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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DateWed 13th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Ardersier Filip Cao | LocationArdersier Primary School Cameron Drive, Ardersier | Local AuthorityHighlands | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 1 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateWed 13th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorGilvenbank BSI (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationGilvenbank Community Sport Hub Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateWed 13th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorHallglen PS (Private) Bryan Jardine | LocationHallglen Primary | Local AuthorityFalkirk | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateTue 19th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 4 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationBenarty Primary School | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 0 | FREE | Add to Waiting List |
| DateWed 20th May 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI North 6 (Private) Lee McParland | LocationSt Maurice's High School North Road, Cumbernauld, Glasgow | Local AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateThu 4th Jun 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorLockerbie Academy (Private) David Fordyce | LocationLockerbie Academy | Local AuthorityDumfries & Galloway | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateTue 9th Jun 2026 | 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![]() |
| DateTue 23rd Jun 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorBSI - Easthall Residents Association (Private) Jennifer Ferguson | LocationThe Glenburn Centre 6 Glenburn Place, Easthall, Glasgow | Local AuthorityGlasgow City | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateMon 17th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 1 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationJohn Fergus School Erskine Place, Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
| DateMon 17th Aug 2026 | Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) | Course Title & InstructorJohn Fergus BSI Group 2 (Private) Allan Dunlop | LocationJohn Fergus School Erskine Place, Glenrothes | Local AuthorityFife | CapacityCapacity 6 Places Left 6 | FREE | Book![]() |
