Overview
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.
Minimum Age
What skills do I need?
Essential Requirements –
- Have good communication skills
- Ride confidently and cope with traffic (to National Standard Level 3 competency) Details of the National Standards can be found at https://www.cycling.scot/bikeability-scotland/policies
- Have a reasonable level of fitness
Desirable Requirements –
- Hold a first aid certificate
- Understand basic bicycle maintenance.
- Have experience of working with groups of children and teenagers and adults in a learning environment
How long does it take?
The course is a four day course with all sessions delivered within a month.
What will I need?
You will need a bicycle in working order and clothing appropriate for the weather.
What will it cost?
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.
What's next?
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.
