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If you are a National Standard instructor and you are interested in running your own Bikeability training course then you'll find a 'ready made' course and guide to setting up a scheme here. This is available free of charge.
There are three levels of Bikeability training and you can apply for accreditation for Levels 1, 2 and 3. You may have already developed your own course for each of these levels based on National Standard but if not there are three 'ready made' courses here that meet all the criteria.
Each level will in principal be 'pre-accredited' for use, although in most cases it will need some adaptation to suit your own style of training. If you use this course then you will not be required to get it accredited. You must however clearly state on your accreditation submission that you are using the 'off the shelf' course and are therefore committing to delivering your cycle training as stated in the downloadable document.
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Level 1 Course
This course consists of one or two hour sessions with a ratio of one instructor to 15 trainees or less. There should be two or more instructors present if possible and is conducted off-road.
Click here to download the Level 1 Skills Course
Download Level 1 Appendix
Level 2 Course
This course consists of five sessions with a maximum of 12 children (can be more depending on the local roads). There should be a maximum ratio of one instructor to six trainees. The first session should last two hours and include a cycle check and assessment of Level 1 skills in the playground; then four one hour sessions at local road junctions. Children should already be able to ride to Bikeability Level 1 standard before embarking on Level 2.
Click here to download the Level 2 Skills Course
Download Level 2 Appendix
Level 3 Course
The level 3 course is usually taught 1:1 in a two hour session. In some circumstances up to 3 trainees can be taught by one trainer. The sessions are flexible and designed to enable the trainee to cycle where and when they want. They also involve practical advice on route planning and most aspects of everyday cycling.
