For anyone interested in becoming an accredited instructor:
From June 4th to 7th BikeRight! will be staging a National Standard Cycle Instructor Course at Eirias Park Sports Centre, LL29 7SP. Our cycle instructor courses last for 4 days and adhere to all the recommendations and principles of the National Standards for cycle training. Once completed the qualification can be put to use in a variety of different environments, such as Primary or Secondary Schools, Youth Groups, Community Groups, Cycling Clubs, Health Groups, Holiday Activity Clubs. . The initial 4 day course is a mixture of classroom-based learning and practical activities, to practice and show competence in each of the 3 levels of the National Cycle Training Standards. Assessment is carried out on a continuous basis. Participants who successfully complete this part of the course will receive a provisional pass towards full accreditation. Course content: • Detailed exploration of all 3 levels of the National Standards of cycle training • Understanding of why people cycle and why training is important • Types of bicycles • Training ratios • Effective teaching, discovery learning and group control • Fitting of bikes and helmets • Basic maintenance training • Risk assessments and planning and preparing courses • CRB checks and child protection • Giving and receiving feedback • Course manual and workbook • All training materials • A copy of Cyclecraft by John Franklin for each participant (recommended text for National Standards cycle training) • Administration costs for full accreditation • Individual action learning points • Optional bike hire for duration of course If you require any further information on the course please contact me at this email address. If you wish to book on the course please follow this link: http://www.bikeright.co.uk/services2/instructor_training/ns_it_courses/