School  Based  Bicycle Education Instructor Training Programs

The School Programs

Bike Ed is a primary school safe cycling resource produced by VicRoads, recommended for use with students in years 4,5 and 6.

For secondary schools there is now an extension module to Bike Ed training. It is suitable for programs involving students in years 7 to 12.

For more information about the Bike Ed resource refer to the VicRoads web site.

Training for Instructors

Approved two day courses and accreditation courses are available for instructors in the use of both programs.

Successful completion of either course results in DEECD cycling instructor certification required to conduct on-road cycling programs.

See Dates and Venues.

v Cost of either course is $242 pp incl. GST.

Training for Assistants

Relevant training is offered over the two mornings of the scheduled instructor courses for parents or other persons interested in assisting schools with Bike Ed.

See Dates and Venues.

v Cost for assistant’s training is $93.50 pp incl. GST.

Reaccreditation Training for Instructors

Training to update previously accredited instructors is   offered at separate 4¹/₂ hour courses. These are usually offered at the same venues and dates as the 2 day courses.

v Cost for refresher training is $93.50 pp incl. GST.

 

For more information on Traffic Safety Education programs in schools refer to DEECD web site.