# Competences — bus driving instructor Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4666cccf-cfbc-4296-95b5-67dad2f620d2). ## Essential - **adapt teaching to student's capabilities** (skill/competence) - **adapt to new technology used in cars** (skill/competence) - **apply teaching strategies** (skill/competence) - **assist students in their learning** (skill/competence) - **control the performance of the vehicle** (skill/competence) - **curriculum objectives** (knowledge) - **diagnose problems with vehicles** (skill/competence) - **drive vehicles** (skill/competence) - **encourage students to acknowledge their achievements** (skill/competence) - **ensure vehicle operability** (skill/competence) - **ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment** (skill/competence) - **give constructive feedback** (skill/competence) - **guarantee students' safety** (skill/competence) - **health and safety measures in transportation** (knowledge) - **interpret traffic signals** (skill/competence) - **manoeuvre bus** (skill/competence) - **mechanical components of vehicles** (knowledge) - **monitor developments in field of expertise** (skill/competence) - **park vehicles** (skill/competence) - **perform defensive driving** (skill/competence) - **road traffic laws** (knowledge) - **show consideration for student's situation** (skill/competence) - **teach driving practices** (skill/competence) ## Optional - adult education (knowledge) - assess students (skill/competence) - customer service (knowledge) - demonstrate when teaching (skill/competence) - drive in urban areas (skill/competence) - driver's license structure (knowledge) - driving examinations (knowledge) - engine components (knowledge) - learning difficulties (knowledge) - mechanics (knowledge) - mechanics of motor vehicles (knowledge) - operate an emergency communication system (skill/competence) - operation of different engines (knowledge) - read maps (skill/competence) - teach driving theory (skill/competence) - types of vehicle engines (knowledge) - types of vehicles (knowledge) - use geographic memory (skill/competence)