driving instructor

Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory and the driving examination. They may also supervise driving examinations.

Scope note

Excludes people performing the instruction of occupational drivers.

Alternative Labels

driving educator

driving trainer

instructor in driving

learner driver instructor

teacher of driving

teacher of learner drivers

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

Narrower occupations

- bus driving instructor

- car driving instructor

- motorcycle instructor

- truck driving instructor

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt teaching to student's capabilities adapt to new technology used in cars 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 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

Optional Skills and Competences

anticipate change in car technology apply health and safety standards assess students conduct water navigation demonstrate when teaching drive automatic car drive in urban areas drive two-wheeled vehicles inspect vessel manoeuvre bus manoeuvre heavy trucks operate GPS systems operate an emergency communication system provide lesson materials read maps take over pedal control teach driving theory use geographic memory use water navigation devices write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

adult education car controls customer service driver's license structure driving examinations engine components fishing vessels learning difficulties mechanics mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics of vessels operation of different engines physical parts of the vessel types of maritime vessels types of vehicle engines types of vehicles vessel electrical system vessel fuels vessel safety equipment vessel stability principles

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bca2528a-5a87-4576-a3b5-1edbbce40a9f

Status

released

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