During the four-day course, prospective instructors will be introduced to skills which will help them to deliver cycle training to others within the framework of the National Standards for cycling.
Full course details are available here - pdf document
Next available courses
15th - 18th December 2008
12th - 15th January 2009
9th - 12th February 2009
16th - 19th March 2009
Download a course application form - pdf document
Passing the four day course provides provisional accreditation and enables trainees to train their own clients to National Standard - pdf document. Full accreditation can be achieved by succesfully passing an accreditation visit by one of our instructors. (see below)
Instructor shadowing
Sometimes it is difficult for a trainee from an area that does not have a tradition of cycle training to find an experienced trainer to “shadow” after their initial course.
We can sometimes help by enabling trainees to shadow our own instructors during their own training in Darlington’s schools.
Accreditation visits
Accreditation visits are carried out by our own instructors as an essential part of the training and accreditation process. Our instructor will need to observe the trainee running at least one full training session with real trainees in a real training situation.
In normal circumstances the accreditation process should be concluded within 6 months of attendance at the 4 day course. Provisional accreditation will normally lapse if full accreditation is not achieved within 1 year.
Costs
Attendance at the 4 day course costs £450 + VAT, but you may qualify for a £300 bursary towards this cost from Cycling England. Click here to download the application form.
Cost of accreditation visits
Instructor travel costs are normally charged for the first visit to a local venue. Should any subsequent visits be necessary then Instructor time will also be charged.
Instructor time may also need to be charged when making a first visit to a more distant venue. This will, of course, be discussed with customers before invoices are raised.
Cancellation
We very much regret that we will have to charge the full course cost if your booking is cancelled within two weeks of the start date of the course.
Training Venue
Our courses take place in one of our well-equipped training rooms in “The Beehive” - part of the newly developed Lingfield Point business park on the outskirts of Darlington. On-site catering is excellent (included in the cost of the training) and we are able to cater for any special dietary or other needs.
We are within easy cycling distance of Darlington’s main line rail station and can provide information on local accommodation if needed.
Location map - pdf document