As an Occupational Driving Instructor, you will need to master following:

• control the performance of the vehicle
• ensure vehicle operability
• mechanical components of vehicles
• perform defensive driving

More generally, an occupational driving instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• adapt training to labour market
• apply intercultural teaching strategies
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assist students in their learning
• drive vehicles
• geographic areas
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• health and safety measures in transportation
• interpret traffic signals
• observe student's progress
• park vehicles
• road traffic laws
• teach driving practices
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• comply with policies for trolley bus driving
• customer service
• diagnose problems with vehicles
• drive in urban areas
• drive two-wheeled vehicles
• ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
• manage resources for educational purposes
• passenger transport regulations
• perform tests on airport vehicles
• prepare examinations for vocational courses
• provide high-end driving services
• recruit bus drivers
• teach driving theory
• drive waste collection vehicle
• driving examinations
• ensure implementation of safe driving practices
• manage test drives
• manoeuvre bus
• manoeuvre heavy trucks
• operate GPS systems
• operate radio dispatch systems for taxis
• provide lesson materials
• take over pedal control