truck driving instructor

Truck driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a truck safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory tests and the practical driving test.

Alternative Labels

Cat C/C+E instructor

Cat C instructor

commercial vehicle driving instructor

driver education instructor

driver training instructor

driving instructor

HGV instructor

LGV instructor

lorry driver instructor

lorry driver training instructor

lorry driving instructor

lorry driving training instructor

truck driver instructor

truck driver training instructor

truck driving instructor

truck driving training 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 to new technology used in cars apply health and safety standards apply teaching strategies assist students in their learning control the performance of the vehicle diagnose problems with vehicles drive vehicles encourage students to acknowledge their achievements ensure vehicle operability ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety interpret traffic signals monitor developments in field of expertise observe student's progress park vehicles perform defensive driving show consideration for student's situation teach driving practices

Essential Knowledge

curriculum objectives health and safety measures in transportation mechanical components of vehicles road traffic laws types of vehicle engines types of vehicles

Optional Skills and Competences

assess students demonstrate when teaching drive in urban areas manoeuvre heavy trucks operate an emergency communication system provide lesson materials read maps teach driving theory use geographic memory

Optional Knowledge

adult education customer service driver's license structure driving examinations engine components learning difficulties mechanics mechanics of motor vehicles operation of different engines

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c29f1a42-25cb-4192-9bc1-cc7560c00590

Status

released

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