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Post Course Assessment (PCA)
Posted: 4th May
What is a PCA and how will it help you as an Instructor? 
All Cycle Training Instructors should receive a PCA from a registered Independent Training Organisation (ITO). British Cycling, being a registered ITO, offer PCAs to anyone who has completed the four day Cycle Training Instructor course whether having originally trained with us or not.
A PCA requires one of our British Cycling assessors to come and observe one or two of your group Bikeability sessions, paying particular attention to your understanding of the National Standard Outcomes for Bikeability Level 1 - 3 and your use of this knowledge to plan, deliver and assess your sessions. Our assessors will be looking that you have the ability to manage trainees, introduce tasks with clear demonstrations and encourage progression throughout your sessions. You will also be required to complete a full risk assessment prior to the session that is being assessed.
Once you have passed your PCA you will then receive a new updated NSI number from the Department of Transport (DfT), and your instructor status will be updated to fully qualified National Standard Instructor (NSIQ). As a fully qualified National Standard Instructor you will be eligible to set up your own Bikeability Scheme and also train as a National Standard Instructor Trainer (NSIT).
If you are interested in furthering your Instructor qualification then please call our friendly Cycle Training team today on 0161 274 2129 to arrange your PCA. It is that easy. Alternatively, email cycletraining@britishcycling.org.uk
**Please note that the cost of a PCA is £150 if you did not undertake your instructor training with British Cycling or it has been longer than 6 months since the last day of your Cycle Training Instructor course. If you trained with British Cycling and you are still within 6 months of the last day of your course then the PCA is FREE.
