Becoming a Cycle Trainer

The really worrying thing is that they have probably now got a provisional pass and are able to teach people.

They wont, dont worry, if an instructor trainer has any doubts about someones ability,
they get referred and have to come back again.

I can assure you as an instructor trainer that if someone doesn't meet the grade in any way they will not be granted a provisional pass- not by me anyway! I cant speak for other training providers but Cycle Training UK (who I work for) is interested in setting, raising and maintaining standards in cycle training, not diluting them and allowing anyone who fancies it to get an accreditation.

If someone has poor cycling skills then there isn't much chance that they can teach anyone else to cycle effectively. This is one of the big differences between National Standards and the old Cycle Proficiency which was often taught by non-cyclists. People DO need to consider their cycling skills before coming on the course...I always liken it to a skydiving qualification...if I didn't know how to do it myself I certainly wouldn't even vaguely consider trying to teach other people to do it! I would also certainly NOT attend a skydiving course taught by someone who doesn't really know how to do it very well themselves...in fact I would run a mile and possibly report the trainer to the health and safety executive.