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Course fees

2 day course:  £225 including logbook, registration and certificate
Suitable for experienced mountain bikers
3 day course:  £300
Suitable for riders with less off road experience (includes a day of skills tuition)

If you have a group of 6 or more, please contact us for discounted group rates.
For more information about the MIAS qualification visit www.mountainbikeinstructor.com

Course syllabus

Group management + communication
Navigation + Route planning
Risk assessment
Equipment checks
Riding Skills
Basic / Emergency repairs
Course enquiries:  fullysussed@gmail.com

Assessment criteria

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Further requirements

In order to practice as a mountain bike instructor you will also need a relevant  first aid certificate (preferably an outdoor course).
We recommend: www.reallygoodfirstaid.co.uk
You will also need insurance. Basic policies are available from the CTC and from the ABCC.

Assessment

You will be asked to navigate and lead the group between two pre-determined points. You will be expected to either teach a skill or coach an activity appropriate for the group. You will also be asked to demonstrate competence as a mountain bike rider, and have a sound understanding of basic bike mechanics. You will need to be able to comfortably complete a demanding 30km off road ride at a moderate pace.

        Level 1 is for those wishing to lead rides on non-technical terrain (forest tracks, canal towpaths etc).
        Level 2 is aimed at those who wishing to lead rides on technical (rocky / demanding terrain).
The Level 1 & Level 2 courses are run together. The candidates & Instructor will decide during the training period which assessment the candidate will undergo; Level 1 or Level 2.  The course consists of training and assessment in two days.

Examples of applications of the qualification

Teachers using level 1 to bring mountain biking into their curriculum, and level 2 to lead more demanding rides e.g. during
aspirations week.
*Military personnel leading groups in Adventure Training.
*Outdoor Pursuits instructors looking to expand their repertoire.
*Cycling club members looking for accreditation to lead group rides.

Further requirements
In order to practice as a mountain bike instructor you will also need a relevant  first aid certificate (preferably an outdoor course).
We recommend: www.reallygoodfirstaid.co.uk
You will also need insurance. Basic policies are available from the CTC and from the ABCC.

NCFE

Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 2 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

Standard Learning Credit Scheme

The MIAS Level 1+2 qualification is accepted under the Standard Learning Credit Scheme, SLC, for all regular MOD personnel. More information is available from DIN 2008DIN07-103.
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