Description
Occupational driving instructors teach occupational drivers how to operate their vehicles according to driving regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how to optimally drive and maintain their specific vehicle, observe and evaluate the students' practice. They also focus on non-driving related subjects such as customer service (in case of person transportation drivers) and safety measure regulations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackensure vehicle operabilityperform defensive drivingapply teaching strategiesassist students in their learningcontrol the performance of the vehicleguarantee students' safetyassess studentsadapt training to labour marketinterpret traffic signalsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesteach driving practicespark vehiclesapply intercultural teaching strategiesuse different communication channelsdrive vehiclesoperate GPS systemsmanage test drivesprepare examinations for vocational coursesmanage resources for educational purposesrecruit bus driverscomply with policies for trolley bus drivingensure implementation of safe driving practicesperform tests on airport vehiclesdrive in urban areasdrive waste collection vehiclemanoeuvre busprovide high-end driving servicesmanoeuvre heavy trucksensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipmentoperate radio dispatch systems for taxisteach driving theorytake over pedal controldiagnose problems with vehiclesdrive two-wheeled vehiclesprovide lesson materials