# Competences — tram driver

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/03e02554-15d1-4697-960c-8909e7d36f7e).

## Essential

- **adhere to transportation work schedule** (skill/competence)
- **apply conflict management** (skill/competence)
- **apply tramway regulations** (skill/competence)
- **assist disable passengers** (skill/competence)
- **assist passengers** (skill/competence)
- **clean road vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **communicate clearly with passengers** (skill/competence)
- **communicate with customers** (skill/competence)
- **drive in urban areas** (skill/competence)
- **drive trams** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vehicle operability** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment** (skill/competence)
- **focus on passengers** (skill/competence)
- **health and safety measures in transportation** (knowledge)
- **help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations** (skill/competence)
- **interpret traffic light signals used in tramway infrastructure** (skill/competence)
- **interpret tramway traffic signs** (skill/competence)
- **keep time accurately** (skill/competence)
- **mechanical composition of trams** (knowledge)
- **operate tram controls** (skill/competence)
- **passenger transport regulations** (knowledge)
- **perform defensive driving** (skill/competence)
- **perform services in a flexible manner** (skill/competence)
- **perform tram equipment checks** (skill/competence)
- **provide first aid** (skill/competence)
- **provide information to passengers** (skill/competence)
- **road traffic laws** (knowledge)
- **stay alert** (skill/competence)
- **tolerate sitting for long periods** (skill/competence)
- **tolerate stress** (skill/competence)
- **transport topography** (knowledge)
- **types of trams** (knowledge)
- **use communication equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- execute vehicle maintenance (skill/competence)
- handle petty cash (skill/competence)
- lift heavy weights (skill/competence)
- operate GPS systems (skill/competence)
- read maps (skill/competence)