As a Cycle Trainer, you can conduct risk assessments, plan, develop and deliver learning sessions to anyone that wants to cycle. If delivering courses to children, this is known as Bikeability Scotland Training.
Essential Requirements –
Desirable Requirements –
The course is a four day course with all sessions delivered within a month.
You will need a bicycle in working order and clothing appropriate for the weather.
The course is free for anyone intending to deliver Bikeability Scotland training to children. If you believe you're eligible for a free place, please email us before booking onto the course.
For anyone intending to deliver cycle training to adults, the cost is £300 per person.
If you're from an organisation wanting to run a bespoke course for a group of 5-8 people, the cost is £1,500. Please email us to discuss this further.
If delivering adult cycle training, after attending a short orientation, you can also be qualified to deliver Cycling Scotland's Essential Cycling Skills training.
Once you have gained experience delivering Bikeability Scotland training, you can then complete an additional 1 day course called Bikeability Mentor Training and provide support in your Local Authority to newly qualified CTA's.
If you have significant experience of delivering Bikeability Scotland training and experience of training the trainer, a further 2 day course called Cycle Trainer Plus will enable you to deliver the Cycle Training Assistant (CTA) course.
As a Cycle Trainer, it is recommended that you hold a valid first aid certificate and appropriate insurance.