Driver of motor transport vehicles for the carriage of goods

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Description

Object of activities: driving motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles for the transport of goods, performing other work in connection with the transport of goods.
Typical work tools: motor vehicle of categories C1, C1E, C and CE, combination of vehicles for the carriage of goods; tools and equipment, consumables for the maintenance of a motor vehicle; loading equipment, cargo securing equipment, etc.
Typical working conditions: work requires great endurance, shift work, driving a vehicle on the road, at different times of the day and at all times of the year. Special work clothes may be required during work.
Additional information: the driver of motor transport vehicles for the carriage of goods follows the rules of the road traffic, occupational safety and health, ergonomics, occupational hygiene, fire safety, environmental requirements, and other documents regulating the work of driver of motor transport vehicles for the carriage of goods. Upon completion of the module of the formal vocational training program corresponding to the qualification unit “Operation and Driving of Motor Vehicles of Categories C and CE”, the right to take the examination of theoretical knowledge and practical driving skills and abilities of SE “Regitra” is granted. Upon completion and completion of the module of the formal vocational training program corresponding to the qualification unit “Carriage of Goods for Commercial Purposes” and upon successful completion of the prescribed examination, a document certifying the qualification to carry goods for commercial purposes shall be issued. The minimum age from which the right to drive motor vehicles, their combinations with trailers and driving licenses may be issued is established by the Law on Road Safety of the Republic of Lithuania.
Competences of qualification:
1. Operate a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles.
2. Identify and eliminate minor faults in the motor vehicle or vehicle combination.
3. Drive a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles.
4. Drive a motor vehicle for the carriage of goods for commercial purposes in safe and environmentally friendly manner under various traffic conditions.
5. Load the motor vehicle in accordance with the safety and proper use regulations.
6. Plan and carry out cargo transportation activities.
Competences of the specialization “Transport of dangerous goods”:
1. Identify dangerous goods packages, containers and vehicles transporting them.
2. Load and safely transport dangerous goods.
3. Load and safely transport dangerous goods in tanks.