Cycle skills instructor qualification development
The NZ Transport Agency and Skills Active Aotearoa (an Industry Training Organisation) are beginning to develop a qualification for cycle skills instructors.
Purpose
The NZTA Cyclist Skills Training Instructor Project in consultation with stakeholders will establish a nationally recognised qualification, training and QMS (Quality Management System) that will support Cycle Skills Training providers to deliver safe, effective programmes. Cycle Skills Instructor preparation will focus on three areas of competency:
- Managing safety
- Cycling proficiency
- Teaching/instruction
Project outcomes
Our project outcomes include:
- A qualification that is a clear specification of the competencies required to instruct Cyclist Skills Training.
- A qualification that is achievable and supported by the stakeholder group.
- Training and credentialing processes for instructors which recognises the qualification and is understood and able to be implemented effectively by those 'providers' of Cyclist Skills Training.
Milestones
The milestones to achieving this are as follows:
June 2010 to December 2010
Cyclist skills training unit standards finalised for approval from the NZ Qualifications Authority.
January 2011
Qualification developed, registered on the national qualifications framework.
February 2011 to April 2011
Unit standards piloted with a select group of assessors and trainers. The details of the pilot are still being worked out. Watch this space for updates.
June 2011 to December 2011
National qualifications training processes and pathways developed. Cyclist skills training instructors are encouraged to be trained to the unit standards.
In the meantime, efforts are being undertaken to continue to build up the NZTA’s cyclist skills training provider database with up-to-date profiles. If you would like to be included in the database, or find out more about the national qualifications developments, please email cyclisttraining@nzta.govt.nz.
