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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.2 - driving vehicles S8.2.0 - driving vehicles Drive vehicles
Description
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 17 occupations
- Optional in 37 occupations
- Total: 54 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Fire service vehicle operatorFire service vehicle operators drive and operate emergency fire service vehicles such as firetrucks. They specialise in emergency driving and assist firefighting operations. They e…
- Refuse vehicle driverRefuse vehicle drivers drive the large vehicles used for refuse collection. They drive the vehicles from the homes and facilities where the refuse is collected by the refuse collec…
- Motorcycle instructorMotorcycle instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a motorcycle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed…
- Vehicle maintenance supervisorVehicle maintenance supervisors assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a service station. Duties Vehicle maintenance supervisors typically do the following: Supervis…
- Automotive test driverAutomotive test drivers drive prototype and pre-production vehicles and assess their performance, safety and comfort. They test the models in various driving situations and prepare…
- Occupational driving instructorOccupational driving instructors teach occupational drivers how to operate their vehicles according to driving regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how t…
- Bus driving instructorBus driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a bus safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to…
- Surface minerSurface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport o…
- ShunterShunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons,…
- Car driving instructorCar driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a car safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to…
- Parking valetParking valets provide assistance to clients by moving their vehicles to a specific parking location. They may also help with handling clients' luggage and provide information on p…
- Armoured car driverArmoured car drivers drive the armoured car to transfer valuable items, such as money, to different locations. They never leave the car. They work in cooperation with the armoured……
- Live animal transporterLive animal transporters provide transport and transfer for live animals, including the monitoring of the health and welfare of animals, the planning of, and preparation for journe…
- Hearse driverHearse drivers operate and maintain specialised vehicles to transport deceased persons from their homes, hospital or funeral home to their final resting place. They also assist the…
- Driving instructorDriving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to dr…
- Roadside vehicle technicianRoadside vehicle technicians provide a roadside service to motorists whose vehicles have broken down or have been damaged in an accident. When a breakdown happens, they must quickl…
- Private chauffeurPrivate 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, adv…
Optional for
- NannyNannies provide qualified care services to children on the premises of the employer. They organise play activities and entertain children with games and other cultural and educativ…
- Refurbishing technicianRefurbishing technicians overhaul and refurbish inner parts of vehicles, such as engine parts and diesel pumps. Other titles The following job titles also refer to refurbishin…
- Pest management workerPest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to control pests such as rats, mice and cockr…
- Furniture cleanerFurniture cleaners maintain furniture items by removing dust, applying furniture polish, cleaning stains and maintaining colouring. Duties The duties of a furniture cleaner include…
- Visual merchandiserVisual merchandisers are specialised in promoting the sale of goods, especially their presentation in retail outlets. Duties Visual merchandisers typically do the following duties:…
- Vehicle maintenance attendantVehicle maintenance attendants execute basic tasks such as changing oil, changing filters, changing spark plugs at a vehicle maintenance station. Duties Vehicle maintenance attenda…
- Chimney sweep supervisorChimney sweep supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of chimney sweeps. They do quality checks and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Other titles The following …
- ATM repair technicianATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients' location to provide their services. ATM repair technicians us…
- Vehicle technicianVehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians rep…
- Street sweeperStreet sweepers operate sweeping equipment and machinery to remove waste, leaves or debris from streets. They maintain records of sweeping operations and maintain, clean and perfor…
- Pesticides sprayerPesticides sprayers mix pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemical solutions, and apply them via technical equipment such as sprayers on trees, plants and lawns. They…
- Civil registrarCivil registrars collect and record acts of birth, marriage, civil partnership and death. Duties Civil registrars typically do the following: interview parents and relatives after …
- CoachbuilderCoachbuilders execute work on vehicle bodies and coaches with skills to form body parts from panels, manufacture and assemble the frames and parts for vehicles. Duties Coachbuilder…
- Automotive electricianAutomotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries…
- Vehicle cleanerVehicle cleaners are employed to wash, scrub, polish and vacuum to keep vehicles cleaned and well maintained. They use brushes, sprayers, hoses and cloths in conjunction with vario…
- Materials handlerMaterials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work accordi…
- Vocational teacherVocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practi…
- Stunt performerStunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills such as fight scenes, jumping…
- Sales engineerSales engineers provide technical customisation of products based on customers requests and needs (mainly heavy duty), such as building equipment. They take care of business to bus…
- House sitterHouse sitters move in the house of their employers in order to maintain security of the property during their absence. They monitor entrance areas and prevent unauthorized persons …
- Vending machine operatorVending machine operators are responsible for operating vending machines, which sell everything from snacks and beverages to cigarettes and other tobacco products. They ensure that…
- Security alarm investigatorSecurity alarm investigators respond to burglar alarm signals and investigate disturbances identified by the alarm system on the clients' premises. They monitor security alarms and…
- Chimney sweepChimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings. They remove ash and soot and perform maintenance on a regular basis, following health and safet…
- Medical sales representativeA Medical Sales Representative is a professional responsible for promoting and selling medical products, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to healthcare providers, including doctors, …
- Office equipment repair technicianOffice equipment repair technicians provide services to businesses related to installing, maintaining and repairing new or existing equipment such as printers, scanners and modems,…
- Surface mine plant operatorSurface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and tra…
- Motorcycle delivery personMotorcycle delivery persons perform the transportation of all kinds of packets containing objects, loose pieces, prepared meals, medications and documents that require special trea…
- Computer hardware repair technicianComputer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and re…
- Advertising installerAdvertising installers attach and remove posters and other advertisement materials on buildings, buses and underground transport and in other public places such as shopping malls, …
- CompanionCompanions perform housekeeping duties and meal preparation for the people they assist on their own premises such as elderly people or people with special needs or who suffer from……
- Vehicle electronics installerVehicle electronics installers set up equipment and accessories in motor vehicles such as CD players and GPS. They use electric drills and routers to install and examine malfu…
- Mining assistantMining assistants perform routine duties in mining and quarrying operations. They assist the miners with maintaining equipment, with laying pipes, cables and tunnels, and with remo…
- Mobile phone repair technicianMobile phone repair technicians run tests to assess the mobile phones' functionality, install and update phone software, troubleshoot wiring problems, and replace damaged parts and…
- Au pairAu pairs live and work for a host family in another country and are usually in charge of taking care of the family's children. They are young individuals, seeking…
- Household appliances repair technicianHousehold appliances repair technicians use electrical equipment to test resistance or voltage and to identify appliances' malfunctions. They repair small and large electrical or g…
- Consumer electronics repair technicianConsumer electronics repair technicians use electrical equipment to diagnose malfunctions and test functionality of consumer electronics such as TVs, video and audio systems and di…
- Armoured car guardArmoured car guards ensure the safe transportation of valuable items such as money or jewelry between locations like stores and banks. They load and unload the vehicle, handle the……
Related skills
- Mechanics
- Types of vehicles
- Road traffic laws
- Maintain customer service
- Provide customer follow-up services
- Manage a small-to-medium business
- Ensure compliance with warranty contracts
- Electrical wiring plans
- Control the performance of the vehicle
- Interpret traffic signals
- Park vehicles
- Car controls
Last updated on February 18, 2026
