Transport & StorageDrivers and mobile plant operatorsISCO 8321
motorcycle delivery person
Motorcycle delivery persons perform the transportation of all kinds of packets containing objects, loose pieces, prepared meals, medications and documents that require special treatment in terms of urgency, value or fragility. They transport and deliver their packets by motorcycle.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (13)
geographic areasgeographic areasThe detailed knowledge of a geographical area where different organisations carry out operations.road traffic lawsroad traffic lawsThe rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.drive in urban areasdrive in urban areasDrive vehicles in urban areas. Interpret and understand transit signs in a city, the regulation of traffic, and the related common automobility agreements in an urban area.ensure the integrity of mailensure the integrity of mailEnsure the integrity of letters and packages to avoid damage. Ensure that packages are delivered to clients in the same condition they were collected in.use geographic information systemsuse geographic information systemsWork with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).establish daily prioritiesestablish daily prioritiesEstablish daily priorities for staff personnel; effectively deal with multi-task workload.analyse travel alternativesanalyse travel alternativesAnalyse prospective improvements in journey efficiency through reduction of travel time by modifying itineraries and outlining alternatives.interpret traffic signalsinterpret traffic signalsObserve lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.drive two-wheeled vehiclesdrive two-wheeled vehiclesDrive two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles for the performance of different tasks relating to the transportation of goods and passengers.organise mail deliveriesorganise mail deliveriesOrganise mail and small package deliveries in an efficient, confidential, and safe manner.differentiate types of packagesdifferentiate types of packagesIdentify and differentiate different kinds of mail items and packages to be delivered. Consider their differences to foresee the necessary tools required for delivery.
Optional (14)
data protectiondata protectionThe principles, ethical issues, regulations and protocols of data protection.handle delivery of furniture goodshandle delivery of furniture goodsHandle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.drive vehiclesdrive vehiclesBe able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.follow written instructionsfollow written instructionsFollow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.solve location and navigation problems by using GPS toolssolve location and navigation problems by using GPS toolsUse applications and devices which provide users with accurate assessment of their location using system of satellites, such as navigation systems.handle fragile itemshandle fragile itemsUse different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.maintain vehicle delivery documentationmaintain vehicle delivery documentationEnsure that vehicle delivery documents are made up accurately and on time.handle stressful situations in the work placehandle stressful situations in the work placeDeal with and manage highly stressful situations in the workplace by following adequate procedures, communicating in a quiet and effective manner, and remaining level-headed when taking decisions.process paymentsprocess paymentsAccept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attent...monitor merchandise deliverymonitor merchandise deliveryFollow up logistical organisation of products; ensure that products have been transported in a correct and timely fashion.set payment handling strategiesset payment handling strategiesFix payment methods for services and goods such as cash, cheques, credit cards, bank transfers, traveller's cheques and money orders. Develop and implement strategies to prevent credit card fraud.drive at high speedsdrive at high speedsDrive motorised vehicles at high speeds in a safe manner.handle delivered packageshandle delivered packagesAdminister delivered packages and ensure that they reach their destination on time.check deliveries on receiptcheck deliveries on receiptControl that all order details are recorded, that faulty items are reported and returned and that all paperwork is received and processed, according to the purchasing procedures.
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