Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
train operating proceduresmechanics of trainspassenger transport regulationsphysical characteristics of railwayshealth and safety measures in transportationlocomotive brake applicationscurriculum objectivestrack geometrycustoms regulations for passengerscustomer servicetypes of tramsassessment processestram networkmechanical composition of tramsfreight transport methods
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackcontrol train movementprepare lesson contentapply teaching strategiesassist students in their learningguarantee students' safetyassess studentsadapt training to labour marketadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesapply intercultural teaching strategiesteach train driving principlesmonitor developments in field of expertisepractice emergency stopswork with virtual learning environmentsensure maintenance of trainsmanage resources for educational purposescheck train enginesinterpret traffic light signals used in tramway infrastructureperform classroom managementoperate tram controlsfollow signalling instructionsfacilitate teamwork between studentsinterpret tramway traffic signsdrive tramsprovide lesson materials