private chauffeur

Private chauffeurs transport their employers to a particular destination safely and on time. They use navigation devices to reach the destination in the shortest time possible, advise on weather and traffic conditions and comply with legal driving regulations.

Alternative Labels

personal chauffeur

personal driver

personal valet

private driver

private valet

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

assist passengers communicate with customers control the performance of the vehicle drive in urban areas drive vehicles ensure vehicle operability focus on passengers follow verbal instructions interpret traffic signals lift heavy weights maintain personal hygiene standards maintain vehicle appearance operate GPS systems park vehicles perform defensive driving provide private transport services read maps tolerate sitting for long periods work in shifts

Essential Knowledge

geographic areas health and safety measures in transportation mechanical components of vehicles passenger transport regulations road traffic laws transport topography

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse travel alternatives assist disable passengers clean vehicle interiors demonstrate professional attitude to clients drive automatic car execute vehicle maintenance handle delivered packages make reservations operate radio equipment perform services in a flexible manner provide first aid stay alert tolerate stress wash vehicles

Optional Knowledge

local geography transportation methods

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e75305db-9011-4ee0-ab62-8d41a98f807e

Status

released

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