What training is required to become an AustCycle Teacher?

To become an AustCycle Teacher you need to:

Complete a one-day CycleSkill Coach Training Program conducted by Cycling Australia OR complete the free online Beginner Coaching General Principles course found at https://learning.ausport.gov.au/jPortal/Courses/tabid/62/Default.aspx or hold an NCAS Level 1 Coach Accreditation OR
be a Registered School Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent School Teacher university qualification).
Complete a 2-day NCAS Level 1 AustCycle Teacher Accreditation Program.

Following successful completion of the AustCycle Teacher Accreditation Program, you will be able to:

Explain the roles and ethical responsibilities of the AustCycle Teacher and act in an ethical manner at all times.
Work cooperatively with Providers, parents, administrators and venue managers.
Organise and utilise teaching and cycling equipment to facilitate and enhance AustCycle sessions.
Identify the parts of a bike, correctly fit a cyclist on a range of bikes (road, MTB, BMX, hybrid, cruiser) and explain basic maintenance requirements for these bikes.
Assess and manage the risks of conducting AustCycle sessions for beginner/intermediate level cyclists in a range of environments (nontraffic; intraffic and school).
Assist AustCycle participants to develop beginner/intermediate level cycling skills in a range of environments (non‐traffic; intraffic and school).
Adapt AustCycle sessions and programs to include and cater for a range of individual needs (ability, disability, gender, age group, cultural and linguistic background).
Plan, organise, conduct and review AustCycle sessions for beginner/intermediate level cyclists that are safe, fun and maximise participation in a range of environments (nontraffic; in‐traffic and school).
Design activities/sessions and provide advice for cycling in‐traffic.
Design activities/sessions and provide advice for school groups.