Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
road traffic lawshealth and safety measures in transportationmechanical components of vehiclescurriculum objectivesvessel fuelsvessel stability principlesoperation of different enginescustomer servicevessel electrical systemtypes of vehicle enginesvessel safety equipmentengine componentsfishing vesselsadult educationtypes of vehicleslearning difficultiesmechanics of vesselsmechanics of motor vehiclesphysical parts of the vesselmechanicsdriving examinationstypes of maritime vesselscar controlsdriver's license structure
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackensure vehicle operabilityperform defensive drivingapply teaching strategiesassist students in their learningcontrol the performance of the vehicleencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsguarantee students' safetyensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipmentinterpret traffic signalsadapt to new technology used in carsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesteach driving practicespark vehiclesdiagnose problems with vehiclesmonitor developments in field of expertisedrive vehiclesshow consideration for student's situationoperate GPS systemsread mapsdrive automatic carinspect vesseldemonstrate when teachingapply health and safety standardsdrive in urban areasoperate an emergency communication systemassess studentsuse geographic memorymanoeuvre busmanoeuvre heavy trucksconduct water navigationwrite work-related reportsuse water navigation devicesteach driving theorytake over pedal controldrive two-wheeled vehiclesanticipate change in car technologyprovide lesson materials