It is a proper training course, rather than a mickey mouse turn up and you get the bit of paper. Having said that when I did mine the trainers were friendly, helpful and profesional. There is nothing to get nervous about, but it’s good that you’ve read the stuff beforehand. You will have some homework to do before day 2, so don’t plan to go out on the piss!
It’s a really good course, you do feel after the end of the 2 days that you can run a session for kids.
The paperwork between the course and assesment is quite erm, full on, as in there is a lot to do.
When I did mine there was a wide range of both cycling and coaching abilitites, ie some people were casual riders, some had never coached a thing in there life before, some were great riders but with no coaching experience and some were already outdoor activity educators getting another qualification, the course seemed to work for all.
Relax, enjoy it, take feedback in the way it is meant, this is the first step on the coaching ladder, you’re not meant to be perfect, nor are you expected to be.
Have fun, coaching kids is great. It was pissing down last night, I really didn’t want to be outside, but 9 kids had a great time splashing around in the rain and therefore my day ended on a good note.