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Please read this page carefully you will find all the information you need to decide what level of MIAS accreditation to go for.
The purpose of the Mountain bike Instructors’ Award Scheme is to promote the safe enjoyment of all aspects of mountain biking in an off and on road environment.
The scheme provides training and assessment in the technical and group management skills required by those who wish to lead groups in a variety of off-road environments, in the United Kingdom, other than in winter conditions. The scheme also incorporates on road management training. It integrates training, experience and assessment in a variety of testing conditions in off-road country.
Level One – Basic Skills – allowing access into low-level terrain, with little potential hazards. i.e. country parks, canal towpaths, and non-wilderness areas where help is almost immediately accessible.
Level Two – Intermediate Skills – allowing access into Wild Country, with the potential hazards that surround such terrain. Candidate must be in possession of a BELA award, WGL or equivalent in APL.
Course syllabus
Group management / communication / coaching skills
navigation / route planning / risk assessment / management
legal issues / recording systems access / conservation.
equipment requirements / riding skills / emergency repairs
The syllabus shown above is assessed to meet MIAS requirements by the following methods-
Candidates who wish to be assessed at Level 1 must be able to demonstrate basic off-road riding skills.
Candidates who wish to be assessed at Level 2 must be able to demonstrate strong off road riding skills including step drops (up to 1/2 metre), descending / braking in a controlled manner, effective climbing and pedaling techniques in rough / rocky terrain.
Total cost of Level 1 or 2 Training / assessment (2 full days) = £199.00 (including ABC Certificate and Log Book).
