occupational driving instructor

Occupational driving instructors teach occupational drivers how to operate their vehicles according to driving regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how to optimally drive and maintain their specific vehicle, observe and evaluate the students' practice. They also focus on non-driving related subjects such as customer service (in case of person transportation drivers) and safety measure regulations.

Alternative Labels

heavy equipment operator instructor

HGV driving instructor

instructor in occupational driving

LGV driving instructor

occupational driving instruction practitioner

occupational driving instructor

occupational driving teacher

passenger carrying vehicle instructor

PCV driving instructor

specialist driving instructor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt teaching to student's capabilities adapt training to labour market apply intercultural teaching strategies apply teaching strategies assess students assist students in their learning control the performance of the vehicle drive vehicles ensure vehicle operability give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety interpret traffic signals observe student's progress park vehicles perform defensive driving teach driving practices use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

geographic areas health and safety measures in transportation mechanical components of vehicles road traffic laws

Optional Skills and Competences

comply with policies for trolley bus driving diagnose problems with vehicles drive in urban areas drive two-wheeled vehicles drive waste collection vehicle ensure implementation of safe driving practices ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment manage resources for educational purposes manage test drives manoeuvre bus manoeuvre heavy trucks operate GPS systems operate radio dispatch systems for taxis perform tests on airport vehicles prepare examinations for vocational courses provide high-end driving services provide lesson materials recruit bus drivers take over pedal control teach driving theory

Optional Knowledge

customer service driving examinations passenger transport regulations

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/39d7dca7-5e0b-4308-889e-9e3d22a3cb56

Status

released

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