New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction (Level 4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
Equips aspiring or current cycle skills instructors with the skills to teach, observe, and assess cycle safety and confidence for individuals and groups on roads and paths. Includes core and specialist elective modules.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 22 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Plan and conduct cycle skills training
Ability to plan, deliver, and review cycle skills instruction sessions for both individuals and groups, tailored to the capabilities of participants.
Apply safety and risk management
Competence in identifying hazards and applying risk management principles while delivering cycle skills training sessions.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed for people who instruct cyclists—helping them develop the confidence and skills to cycle safely. Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction enables graduates to plan and conduct cycle skills training sessions, apply safety principles, and deliver inclusive training. Choose an elective in beginner, intermediate, or advanced road cycling skills to specialize your expertise. Assessments are completed online, with training and observation in the workplace.
Course Content
- Planning, conducting and reviewing cycle skills training sessions for individuals and groups, tailored to participants' abilities
- Applying hazard identification and risk management principles for cycle skills training
- Running inclusive cycle skills training sessions
- Elective: Beginner Skills—Instructing participants in balance and basic bike control for traffic-free environments
- Elective: Intermediate Skills—Instructing participants for confident riding on local roads (required before Advanced Skills)
- Elective: Advanced Skills—Instructing participants for confident riding on the full range of roads
What you need to know first
Must be working as a cycle skills instructor (paid, self-employed, or regular volunteer)
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