Providers FAQ

An AustCycle Provider is a business or cycling school which is licensed to deliver AustCycle training courses. These include courses for beginners, more experienced bike riders, and some specialised training and coaching.

An AustCycle Cycling School is a cycling training business run by an AustCycle Provider.

An AustCycle Teacher is an accredited cycling trainer. All AustCycle Teachers work for an AustCycle Provider. AustCycle Teachers can provide a wide range of cycling training to individuals and groups.

AustCycle Providers will select a suitable location for training in your local area. This may be a car park, school grounds or a local park. Some more advanced training is conducted on public roads. Mountain bike training is usually conducted in special off-road areas. Training for employees may be conducted at your workplace if you have facilities for this and it is more convenient.

AustCycle Teachers can provide a wide range of training, depending on the needs and interests of their clients. This can vary from training for children or adults who have never ridden a bike, bike education classes in schools, training for people who want to improve their skills for commuting or are keen to get off-road and need advanced cycling training. There is an AustCycle Teacher and training course to suit most requirements.

Class sizes will vary from one or two for beginners, to up to 12 for more advanced riders. Individual lessons are available and some specialised training is conducted in smaller groups. AustCycle Providers can also organise school programs for classes of up to 30 children. Typically these run over two or more weeks and can include 3.5 to 10 face to face hours either during or after school.

As part of a family group or school holiday program you can learn to ride a bike from as young as five years of age. School programs are normally for years four to six (about 9 to 12 years of age).

The process of becoming an accredited AustCycle Teacher and Provider is currently being updated, with the development of the Level 1 AustCycle Teacher Accreditation Program.  Once the curriculum and resources are finalised, this course will be accredited under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).  Courses are intended to recommence by June 2010.

The first step in becoming an AustCycle Teacher is to complete a one-day CycleSkill Coach Training Program, conducted by Cycling Australia.  To find a CycleSkill course in your State/Territory, visit Cycling Australia (www.cycling.org.au/coaching).  Once you have successfully met the requirements of the CycleSkill Course, you will then be eligible to complete the Level 1 AustCycle Teacher Accreditation Program. 

Provider training has traditionally been delivered in conjunction with the Teacher Training, however dates have not yet been confirmed.

The following requirements will also need to be met:

• Hold an approved first aid qualification.
• Agree to the AustCycle Code of Behaviour.
• Meet AustCycle’s professional development requirements.
• Meet professional standards for training as assessed by AustCycle auditors, and
• Have a satisfactory Working With Children Check

 

For more information contact AustCycle by email: info@austcycle.com.au

An AustCycle Teacher must:

• Complete a one-day CycleSkill Coach Training Program, conducted by Cycling Australia, under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).
• Complete the Level 1 AustCycle Teacher Training Program.
• Hold an approved first aid qualification.
• Agree to the AustCycle Code of Behaviour.
• Meet AustCycle’s professional development requirements.
• Meet professional standards for training as assessed by AustCycle auditors, and
• Have a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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There are no formal qualifications. You need to complete the AustCycle Licence Agreement which includes the Code of Behaviour. Any AustCycle classes must be provided by an Accredited AustCycle Teacher. If a Provider intends to give AustCycle classes, they must apply to become an AustCycle Teacher.

The initial registration fee is $900 (plus GST). The monthly fee is $90 (plus GST) for the first Teacher employed and an additional $20 (plus GST) each for any subsequent Teachers. Teachers pay an annual $50 (plus GST) registration fee, or $30 (plus GST) if they are a registered Cycling Australia Coach.

NSW only: the initial intake of Providers in NSW is being funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and the registration fee of $900 is being waived.

Benefits for Providers include:

• Contacts from potential clients via the AustCycle website
• Government and private training contracts
• Public liability, professional indemnity and accident insurance cover
• Marketing material and support
• Information about sponsorship/grant funding
• Membership of a network of AustCycle Providers to share information

AustCycle Providers are also supported by:

• An initial half day Provider orientation/induction session
• A Manual for Providers, which includes useful information on running a cycling training business. This Manual shows how Providers can make the most of AustCycle and what is expected of them in return, to ensure that AustCycle meets its objectives and can in turn support Providers
• On-going professional development
• A training manual for Teachers, which includes lesson plans and other helpful tips on training delivery
• Accredited training courses to prepare Teachers for teaching in an AustCycle environment
• Performance auditing of Teachers to ensure that AustCycle training is delivered to a high quality

Participants normally bring their own bike (in good working order) and a bike helmet.  If they don’t have a bike Providers may decide to supply bikes for an additional fee.