§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

private chauffeur

Private chauffeurs transport their employers to a particular destination safely and on time.

Description

Private chauffeurs transport their employers to a particular destination safely and on time. They use navigation devices to reach the destination in the shortest time possible, advise on weather and traffic conditions and comply with legal driving regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

local geography transportation methods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

drive in urban areas operate GPS systems control the performance of the vehicle follow verbal instructions work in shifts drive vehicles focus on passengers lift heavy weights interpret traffic signals provide private transport services park vehicles ensure vehicle operability communicate with customers tolerate sitting for long periods perform defensive driving maintain personal hygiene standards read maps assist passengers maintain vehicle appearance

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform services in a flexible manner execute vehicle maintenance tolerate stress demonstrate professional attitude to clients provide first aid wash vehicles analyse travel alternatives stay alert drive automatic car clean vehicle interiors assist disable passengers handle delivered packages make reservations operate radio equipment

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