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8332.1 - aircraft fuel system operator

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dangerous goods driver

Plant and machine operators and assemblers

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Heavy truck and bus drivers

Heavy truck and lorry drivers

dangerous goods driver

Description

Code

8332.4

Description

Dangerous goods drivers transport fuel and bulk liquid, hazardous products and chemicals by road.

Scope note

Excludes people working in an intermediate bulk container.

Alternative Labels

ADR driver

dangerous goods deliverer

dangerous goods driver

dangerous goods driving specialist

dangerous goods transport specialist

dangerous goods trucker

driver of dangerous goods

explosives truck driver

hazardous materials driver

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

anticipate foreseeable problems on the road check dangerous goods transport unit control the performance of the vehicle interpret traffic signals maintain logbooks manoeuvre heavy trucks operate GPS systems operate emergency equipment parallel park vehicles perform defensive driving practice emergency stops revise certifications for dangerous good transportation stay alert transport dangerous goods use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

effective perception of transport environment hazards associated with loading dangerous goods health and safety measures in transportation mechanical components of vehicles vehicle cargo capacity

Optional Skills and Competences

maintain gas mileage records

Optional Knowledge

international carriage of dangerous goods by road

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c5d779f4-345b-4918-872b-a1cbaeb1d9be

Status

released