Technical Advisor, CPD and Pre-course training

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Technical Advisor

Neil acts as a Technical Advisor in Mountain Biking, for several local authorities, activities businesses and charitable organisations. We can advise on all matters relating to mountain bike leadership including programme planning, equipment, staff training, operating procedures and safety.

Training

As a Tutor for British Cycling, Scottish Cycling and Cycling Scotland; Neil delivers specific training for those who are looking for either

●	CPD update training, to help keep MTB Leaders, or providers, up-to-date with the latest developments in MTB Leadership

●	Pre-course training for potential leaders, who wish to have some additional training before going forward for a training course or for those who just want to find out more about the British Cycling - MTB Leadership award scheme and want to know if it is suitable for them.

●	Pre-assessment refresher for trained MTB leaders who are wish to have some additional training before going forward for their British Cycling - MTB Leadership award assessment.

Local Validation

We can offer training with Technical Advisor “Local” certification for those needing to be signed off to delivering Mountain Biking in the following areas

●	Expedition Leader - training and assessment for accreditation in Expedition Leader for qualified MTB Leaders (until the new British Cycling bolt-on Expedition Leader module comes in).

●	Winter Ride Leader - training and assessment for accreditation in Winter Leader for qualified MTB Leaders.

●	Local trail validation - for staff to lead on easy and prescribed trails and routes based around centres, via an annual certified assessment (including relevant training) in line with current MTB Leadership guidelines

NB. Local Validation is not covered by an individuals, organisations or centres British Cycling insurance; and sufficient insurance must be provided by the individual, organisation or centre for the Local Validation certified activity!

Mountain Bike Technical Advisor, Leader CPD and Pre-course training