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 27th Nov 2025Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Rockfield (Private)
Duncan MacLeod
LocationRockfield Primary
Soroba Road, Oban
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 1
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 12
Places Left 7
FREE
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DateThu 8th Jan 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Newton Park
George Ewing
LocationNewton Park Primary School
Wick
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateSat 10th Jan 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Wick Community Campus
George Ewing
LocationEast Caithness Community Campus
Newton Road, Wick
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 1
FREE
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DateMon 2nd Feb 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & Instructor BSI Anstruther (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationAnstruther PS
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateWed 18th Feb 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI - Carolside Primary School (Private)
Jennifer Ferguson
LocationCarolside Primary School
Ashfield Road, Clarkston, Clarkston
Local AuthorityEast RenfrewshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateSat 21st Feb 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorNorth West Sutherland BSI
George Ewing
LocationDurness Primary School
Glenkingie Street, , Caol, Lairg
Local AuthorityHighlandsCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 26th Feb 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Glassary (Private)
Duncan MacLeod
LocationGlassary Primary School
Glassary
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 5th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorBSI Hermitage (Private)
Duncan MacLeod
LocationHermitage Primary School
East Argyle Street, Helensburgh
Local AuthorityArgyll & ButeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateTue 10th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorCarnegie BSI (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationCarnegie Primary School
Pittsburgh Rd , Dunfermline
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 4
FREE
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DateThu 12th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorWormit BSI (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationWormit PS
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 5
FREE
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DateWed 18th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 1 (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationGlenrothes High School
Napier Road, Glenrothes
Local AuthorityFifeCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 2
FREE
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DateMon 23rd Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-105 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationMill O'Forest School
Woodview Place,, Stonehaven
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateTue 24th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-104 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationDrumblade School
Drumblade, Huntly
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateThu 26th Mar 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorAberdeenshire BSI-106 (Private)
June Andrew
LocationMill O'Forest School
Woodview Place, Stonehavan
Local AuthorityAberdeenshireCapacityCapacity 6
Places Left 6
FREE
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DateWed 22nd Apr 2026Course TypeBikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI)Course Title & InstructorFife BSI 26 2 (Rimbleton PS) (Private)
Allan Dunlop
LocationRimbleton Primary
Glenrothes
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 2
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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