Do you want to teach children, young people, or adults how to ride confidently and safely?

This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills to deliver Bikeability as a professional instructor working to the National Standard for Cycle Training.

The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training is the industry standard for new cycle instructors in England.

Developed by The Bikeability Trust and 1st4sport, it prepares you to deliver high-quality cycle training sessions in line with Role 6 of the National Standard.

Bikeworks is an approved Bikeability Registered Delivery Centre (RDC), authorised by The Bikeability Trust to deliver the Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training.

This means:

• You are trained by an organisation that meets the highest national standards
• Our tutors are qualified, experienced, and quality assured
• Your learning and assessment follow Bikeability Trust requirements
• Your qualification is recognised by employers across England

As an RDC, we deliver the course exactly as specified by 1st4sport and The Bikeability Trust, ensuring every learner is fully prepared to deliver National Standard cycle training.

You will gain:

• The technical skills and confidence to instruct groups safely
• A strong grounding in good practice
• Real-world experience delivering to learners during your assessment
• A nationally recognised qualification supporting employment as a cycle instructor

“The course was practical, well-paced, and genuinely motivating. The tutor brought the modules to life with clear, high-quality instruction, and I learned more in three days than I expected.”

This is a blended qualification combining e-learning, tutor-led practical training and a final assessment.

You will complete:

• 9 e-learning modules
• A 3-day in-person technical course
• A Final Practical Assessment (PCA) delivering to real learners

Total Qualification Time: approx. 92 hours
Guided Learning Hours: 71 hours

Assessment methods:

• Coursework
• Practical demonstration

Entry requirements

To join the course, you must:

• Be a confident, experienced cyclist able to ride in busy urban traffic
• Be 18+
• Be able to communicate in English
• Have access to a computer and the internet to complete the e-portfolio (paper-based portfolios can be arranged if needed)

All e-learning modules must be completed before the technical training days. Additional homework is required during and after the course.