1. Cycle Training Assistant
For Bikeability Volunteers

2. Course Aims By the end of this course candidates should be able to:
Deliver Bikeability Scotland training
Levels 1 & 2.

3. By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Session 1 Course introduction and overview of Bikeability Scotland Levels 1 & 2
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Describe the theory and practical aspects of Levels 1 & 2
State personal goals for the course
State the expected outcomes for the course
State the purpose of the Cycling Scotland trainer resources for Levels 1 & 2.

4. Session 2 Preparing for the Level 1 Controlled Area Activity
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Explain how to carry out a bike safety check
Make minor adjustments to make the bike safe to use
Demonstrate how to fit a helmet correctly
Identify inappropriate clothing for cycling and remedial action
Describe the impact of high visibility clothing on a cycle training session
Translate Level 1 prompt cards session 1 as a guideline.

5. Session 3 Level 1 Practical Lesson-Braking
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
State which hand operates which brake
Describe which is the most effective brake
Brake safely and in control
Use Level 1, Session 4 to deliver a braking session
Apply the same methodology to deliver other Bikeability Level 1 Sessions.

6. Session 4 Level 1, Practical Session delivery
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Use the Level 1 Trainer’s Guide and Prompt Cards to deliver Sessions

7. Session 5 Preparation for the Level 2, On-road Activity
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Risk assess a junction
Identify the main safely considerations relating to a cycle training session
Describe the differences between generic, specific and dynamic risk assessments
Employ safe group management strategies and supervision ratios
Describe the basic safety strategy of “Look, Signal, Two hands on, Lifesaver, manoeuvre”.

8. By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Session 6 Level 2 Manoeuvres:- Start & stop, left and right turns at controlled and uncontrolled junctions, overtaking a parked car
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Recall the core manoeuvres
Employ safe group management strategies
Relate the activities to the Level 2 trainer’s Guide and Prompt Cards
Use the Prompt Cards to deliver other Level 2 lessons.

9. Session 7 Practical Session delivery
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Use the Level 2 resources to prepare, conduct and evaluate a session
Compare performance to standard required in the Level 2 resources
Close a session and review it with candidates.

10. Session 8 Programme and Lesson Preparation
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Explain the benefits of programme/lesson planning
Explain the key points for programme/lesson planning
Identify the main safety considerations relating to a cycle training session.

11. Session 9 Next Steps/Course review
By the end of this session candidates will be able to:
Review the course in terms of effectiveness
Identify any areas of personal development
Describe the part they will play in the delivery of Bikeability Scotland( including assessments and test details) and know who to contact for support.

12. PowerPoint Presentation Prepared by Brian Salvona November 2011