Cycle Trainer Bikeability Scotland Session Outcomes 1 Bikeability

Cycle Trainer. Bikeability Scotland Session Outcomes 1

Bikeability Scotland Level 1 Session outcomes 2

Session 1: Introduction to the course By the end of this session candidates will be able to: • State their personal goals • List the course objectives • State the course programme • Explain where the course fits into cycle training schemes • State the purpose of the Bikeability Scotland Trainers Guide, Prompt Cards and Cyclist Guide. • Refer to Cyclecraft by John. Franklin for useful reference material.

Session 2: Safety Checks By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Explain how to carry out a BCHE check • Safely fit a helmet • Recognise faults in a bike • Make minor adjustments to make the bike safe to use • Translate Level 1, Session 1 into practice • Identify means of obtaining additional bike maintenance training if desired. 4

Session 3: Warm-up & Practical Assessment of the group By the end of this session clients will be able to: • • Describe how to conduct a warm-up session Assess the level of ability of the group Recognise balance & control skills State where the most effective teaching position is for this activity. 5

Session 4: Braking By the end of this session clients will be able to: • • • State which hand operates which brake Describe which is the most effective brake Brake safely and effectively in control Deliver a session on braking Describe the braking requirements of the “ Scottish Cycle Training Scheme”. 6

Session 5: Risk Assessment By the end of this session clients will be able to: • • • Recognise when a session is unsafe Conduct a risk assessment Explain the term “dynamic risk assessment” State what has made a session safe Review a session in terms of safety Deal with emergencies, injuries and signs of illness. 7

Session 6: Practical Session Delivery By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Prepare a session plan to deliver a Level 1 session • Select a venue and equipment to deliver the session • Risk assess the activity area • Conduct a session • State how effectively a session was delivered as a participant • Evaluate their own session and prepare an action plan. 8

Session 7: Review By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Review the course objectives • Discuss their state of readiness to deliver Bikeability Scotland Level 1 • Review the day • State what happens next. 9

Bikeability Scotland Level 2 Session outcomes Day 2 10

Session 8: Level 2 Course Outline By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Review the scope and content of the course • List the course outcomes • Identify course resources • Explain the background to the development of the course. 11

Session 9: Core manoeuvres By the end of this session clients will be able to: • • • Recall the core cycle training manoeuvres State the components of each manoeuvre Demonstrate each manoeuvre Identify different methods of correcting errors Explain the importance of group management. 12

Session 10: Session Preparation By the end of this session clients will be able to: • State the manoeuvre they will teach • Explain the key points for session planning • Identify the main safety considerations relating to a cycle training session • Conduct BCHE checks. 13

Session 11: Practical on-road riding By the end of this session clients will be able to: • • Describe the process of snaking Manage a group on-road Negotiate a range of hazards with a group Demonstrate safe road positioning as both front and rear instructor • Demonstrate an overall perception of hazards and developing situations. 14

Session 12: Cycle Accessories & Clothing By the end of this session clients will recognise: • How appropriate clothing can increase a cyclist’s conspicuity • The range of fluorescent and reflective clothing that is available. • Clothing that is inappropriate for cycling • The importance of fitting a helmet correctly (if worn) • Pros and cons of helmet wearing • That high visibility clothing can change the parameters of driving behaviour in the presence of a cycling course. 15

Session 13 Basic roadside repairs By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Conduct basic roadside repairs • State what to carry in a toolkit. 16

Session 14: Review-Day 2 By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Review the day • State what happens next. 17

Bikeability Scotland Level 2 Session Outcomes Day 3 18

Session 15: Session Delivery By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Conduct a BCHE check • Prepare, conduct and evaluate a session • Compare standard to that required by the “Scottish Cycle Training Scheme” • Close a session and review it with 19 candidates.

Session 16: The Competent Trainer By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Describe the role of the Cycle Trainer • State the range of responsibilities of the Cycle Trainer • Recognise what he /she needs to do to become a role model Cycle Trainer. 20

Session 17: The Highway Code By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Identify and interpret a range of traffic signs • Discuss child focussed parts of the highway code • Identify personal development issues. 21

Session 18 Riding Strategy By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Negotiate more complex junctions • Explain decisions made whilst negotiating hazards • Demonstrate an understanding of safe riding strategy • Ride in pairs, one rider providing a commentary 22 to the other.

Session 19 a: Bike cleaning & Lubrication By the end of this session clients will be able to describe: • How to clean a bike effectively • How to avoid damaging a bike whilst cleaning it • Which parts of a bike require regular lubrication. 23

Session 19 b: Overview of the Cycle Training Assistant course By the end of this session clients will be able to describe: • The content of the Cycle Training Assistant course • The resources available to support delivery of the CTA course. 24

Session 19 c Preparation for Day 4 By the end of this session clients will have: • Selected an advanced manoeuvre topic • Given consideration to the requirements to present the information creatively to colleagues. 25

Session 20: Bikeability Scotland Level 2 By the end of his session clients will be able to: • Describe the scheme in outline • Relate the course contents to the requirements of Bikeability Scotland Level 2 • Identify the Level 2 resources • Explain how training will be implemented. 26

Session 21 : Review By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Review the course objectives • Discuss their state of readiness to deliver Bikeability Scotland Level 2 • Review the day • State what happens next. 27

Bikeability Scotland Level 3 Session Outcomes Day 4 28

Session 22: Introduction to Level 3 By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Describe the programme for the day • List the overall outcomes for the day. 29

Session 23: Advanced Manoeuvres, Mini Lectures By the end of this session clients will have: • Delivered a mini lecture on an advanced manoeuvre topic. • Answered questions from colleagues. 30

Session 24: Advanced Manoeuvres, Practical By the end of this session clients will be able to: • Apply theory from Session 23 in practice • Apply consistent strategy to the negotiation of complex road hazards • Recognise when it may be safer to walk • Demonstrate an awareness of surrounding traffic and other hazards. 31

Session 25: Advanced Manoeuvres (Power. Point) By the end of this session clients will be able to: • State theory of more advanced manoeuvres • Describe best practice for negotiating more complex traffic situations. 32

Session 26: Practical Instruction By the end of this session clients will have practiced: • Instructing a trainee utilising the three instructional riding positions • Assessing a trainee at Level 3. 33

Session 27: Next steps/ Course review By the end of this session clients will be able to: • State the next steps in their pathway • State appropriate useful cycling links • Review the whole course. 34