Assistant Instructor training course

The easiest way to kick start a career in cycle training is to attend one of our Assistant Instructor courses. The course is designed for those who want to work as part of a team delivering training up to level 2 of the National Standards.

BikeRight! was involved in writing and developing the assistant course on behalf
of the Cycle Training Standards Board (CTSB) and delivered a number of pilot courses around the UK.

Assistant Instructor courses last for 2 days and adhere to all the recommendations and principles of the National Standards for cycle training. We deliver courses at our Manchester base or can provide training for groups anywhere across the UK.

All participants must be regular and competent cyclists, and will be assessed on their cycling ability during the course.

The 2 day course is a mixture of classroom-based learning and practical activities, to practise and show competence in level 1 and 2 of the National Standards. Assessment is carried out on a continuous basis.

Participants who successfully complete this part of the course will be able to
deliver both level 1 and 2 when accompanied by a fully accredited instructor.

Course content

  • An introduction to the National Standards
  • Detailed exploration of level 1 and 2 of the National Standards of cycle training
  • Understanding of why people cycle and why training is important
  • The role of an assistant
  • Types of bicycles
  • Training ratios
  • Effective teaching, discovery learning and group control
  • Risk assessments and preparing courses
  • Fitting of bikes and helmets
  • CRB checks and child protection
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Individual action learning points

Who this course is suitable for

This course would ideally suit anyone wishing to be involved in cycling training:

  • As a stepping stone into a cycle training career
  • Ideal for volunteers (aged 16 years and over)
  • For uniformed services involved in community activities e.g. Police, PCSO’s, Fire Service, St John Ambulance, neighbourhood and park wardens
  • School staff wishing to get involved in the promotion of cycling within their school prior to any National Standards cycling training

 

 

 

 

 

Course locations –
your place or ours?

Groups or individuals have the choice of either travelling to Manchester for training at our purpose built training centre or allowing us to deliver our instructor courses at a suitable location, anywhere in the UK.

Becoming a fully qualified instructor

Once you have become an Assistant Instructor and you have gained experience in delivering cycle training you can then attend a further period of training and post course assessment to become a fully accredited cycle training instructor.

Bursaries –
a helping hand for your cycle training

Funding is available to help pay for cycle instructor training. Application forms for bursaries from Cycling England can be downloaded here.

Adobe PDF format

Instructor bursary form.pdf