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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

bus driver

Bus drivers operate buses or coaches, take fares, and look after passengers.

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Description

Bus drivers operate buses or coaches, take fares, and look after passengers.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manoeuvre bus drive in urban areas operate GPS systems perform services in a flexible manner control the performance of the vehicle use different communication channels clean road vehicles organise vehicle breakdown support focus on passengers lift heavy weights interpret traffic signals apply conflict management provide first aid ensure vehicle operability stay alert communicate with customers tolerate sitting for long periods perform defensive driving provide information to passengers assist disable passengers read maps adhere to transportation work schedule help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment assist passengers use communication devices keep time accurately communicate clearly with passengers

OPTIONALOptional competences

promote the use of sustainable transport execute vehicle maintenance handle petty cash

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

36 total

33 essential · 3 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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