occupational railway instructor

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

Alternative Labels

engine driver instructor

metro driving instructor

practitioner of railway instruction

railway instruction practitioner

railway instructor

train driver instructor

tram driver instructor

trolley driver 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 train movement give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety monitor developments in field of expertise prepare lesson content teach train driving principles

Essential Knowledge

curriculum objectives health and safety measures in transportation locomotive brake applications mechanics of trains passenger transport regulations physical characteristics of railways train operating procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

check train engines drive trams ensure maintenance of trains facilitate teamwork between students follow signalling instructions interpret traffic light signals used in tramway infrastructure interpret tramway traffic signs manage resources for educational purposes operate tram controls perform classroom management practice emergency stops provide lesson materials work with virtual learning environments

Optional Knowledge

assessment processes customer service customs regulations for passengers freight transport methods mechanical composition of trams track geometry tram network types of trams

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/68dd0dfc-c8b0-4fd0-9a6e-b0864925fa56

Status

released

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