We work closely with many Local Authorities and independent Bikeability providers, providing initial instructor training, CPD courses and advice. If you run a Bikeability scheme, why not partner with us and see how we can develop the quality of your scheme? For more information on our CPD courses please visit our web page or get in touch.
This qualification equips learners with the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to become a cycle training instructor. Upon completion, individuals will be able to deliver the National Standard for Cycle Training and Bikeability cycle training for accredited providers in England.
Awarding Body: 1st4Sport Qualifications
Guided Learning Hours: 32
Qualification Duration: Approximately 108 hours including gaining practical experience of delivering training
Assessment Methods: Learner Portfolio and Post Course Assessment (PCA)
Cost: £600 + VAT (not including Post Course Assessments which are £200 + VAT + mileage each) – please get in touch for more information if you would like to host a group course for your Bikeability scheme.
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the cycle training instructor
Planning cycle training and assessment
Delivering cycle training and assessment
Reviewing cycle training and assessment
Planning to improve professional practice
Book onto a course and the qualification
Attend a 4-day cycle instructor course
Complete 11 online assessment tasks and upload these to your Learner Portfolio
Undertake a Post Course Assessment
Prior to registration, learners are required to:
be at least 18 years of age
be able to cycle competently, confidently and consistently to Bikeability Level 3 standard
be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Outspoken Training is an award-winning training provider with specialist expertise in training and supporting cycle instructors. In 2019 and 2020, two members of Outspoken Training’s team won the award for Best Bikeability Instructor.
Office support with registering for the qualification and assessing your Learner Portfolio.
Group practical and classroom learning led by a qualified and experienced Level 3 tutor.
One-to-one tailored support with completing your Learner Portfolio and preparing for your Post Course Assessment.
Supportive observation of your training delivery reinforcing areas of strength and identifying development opportunities.
We are currently looking for cycle instructors in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk and Warwickshire to deliver work on our behalf. Please have a look at our vacancies page for more details.