Vessel steering instructor

Code 5165.2

Vessel steering instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a vessel safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to steer and prepare them for the driving theory and the driving examinations. They may also supervise driving examinations.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • vessel safety equipment
  • mechanics of vessels
  • health and safety measures in transportation
  • curriculum objectives
  • physical parts of the vessel
  • vessel stability principles
  • vessel electrical system
  • types of maritime vessels

Skills and competences

  • apply teaching strategies
  • monitor developments in field of expertise
  • guarantee students' safety
  • inspect vessel
  • observar progresos de estudiantes
  • assist students in their learning
  • show consideration for student's situation

Transversal competences

  • adapt teaching to student's capabilities
  • encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
  • give constructive feedback
  • interpret traffic signals

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Technical knowledge can be verified with tests and references. What never shows up on a CV are the transversal competences, and they explain most failed hires. Before closing, it pays to measure them with a standardised battery.

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences