TS 13048

TS 13048 is a vocational standard for the guide and instructor of mountain biking. In practical terms, this role combines route leadership, participant instruction, and the coordination skills needed to manage mountain bike activities in variable outdoor terrain.

What the occupation covers

The scope of this standard is the professional practice of guiding and instructing in mountain biking. In general technical context, mountain biking is not just riding a bicycle off-road; it also involves terrain awareness, balance, riding technique, route judgement, and the ability to keep a group moving in an organised way. A guide focuses on directing the activity and maintaining flow, while an instructor focuses on teaching and improving riding skills.

Classification, qualifications and evaluation

The scope wording mentions classification, specifications, qualifications and evaluation, which indicates that the standard is intended to frame the occupation as a structured professional role rather than a loose activity description. In vocational standards, these elements commonly support consistent role definition, required competence levels, and performance assessment. For mountain bike guide and instructor work, that means a common professional basis for safe, orderly and participant-focused delivery.

• Brings guiding and teaching functions together within one mountain bike occupation.
• Highlights the difference between leading an activity and coaching riding skills.
• Provides a vocational framework for competence and evaluation.