# Instructor Information

> Information about requirements and resources for becoming an instructor for Cycling Canada's CAN-BIKE program.

why become an instructor

CAN-BIKE Instructors are community leaders in cycling safety. They are experts with the certification to prove it. CAN-BIKE Instructors gain access benefits and resources that make leading cycling instruction easier and reduce risk. Some reasons to become a CAN-BIKE Instructor are:

Grow cycling in your local community/organizations

Earn additional income

Receive access to a proven curriculum

Receive insurance coverage for yourself as an instructor

Ability to access discounted insurance coverage for your participants if not already in place

Instructor Requirements

To become an instructor, candidates must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have previously completed the Level 5 course

To be eligible for a Level 5 course, candidates must complete a Level 4 course with an 80% or better mark on the written exam, handling skills, and road tests.

Be an experienced rider with demonstrated competence

Have some teaching experience or training.

Have a bicycle in safe operating condition and a bicycle helmet. Both the bicycle and helmet should meet all local requirements in your area.

Complete the additional items listed below:

Hold a current first aid certificate

Complete and submit a background check from within the last three years; but be resubmitted if over 3 years old (can be completed for $25 online here)

Complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training eLearning module

Instructor registration

To complete the annual Instructor registration, you can complete the form here. Registration costs $45/year.

Instructor resources

The curriculum and additional resources are available in the shared resource folder that is shared upon successfully completing the resgistration.