Hearse Driver Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators
SaveWhat Does a Hearse Driver Do?
Hearse drivers operate and maintain specialised vehicles to transport deceased persons from their homes, hospital or funeral home to their final resting place. They also assist the funeral attendants with their duties.
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Where Do I Start?
Road Traffic Laws
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Hearse Driver
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialRoad Traffic Laws knowledge
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
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EssentialControl The Performance Of The Vehicle skill
Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle. Comprehend concepts such as lateral stability, acceleration, and braking distance.
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EssentialDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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EssentialInterpret Traffic Signals skill
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.
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EssentialLift Heavy Weights skill
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards skill
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EssentialPark Vehicles skill
Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.
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EssentialDrive Vehicles In Processions skill
Drive cars, hearses or other vehicles at a steady pace in processions.
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EssentialMaintain Vehicle Appearance skill
Maintain vehicle appearance by washing, cleaning and performing minor adjustments and repairs.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalEffective Perception Of Transport Environment knowledge
Know the local transport topography, including roads, traffic hotspots, and alternative routes to reach a destination. Use knowledge to transport the vehicle to its destination in the most time and …
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OptionalClean Rooms skill
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
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OptionalEnsure Vehicle Operability skill
Keep the vehicle clean and in roadworthy condition. Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle and provide valid official documents such as licenses and permits where appropriate.
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OptionalExecute Vehicle Maintenance skill
Execute vehicle maintenance based on supplier or manufacturer instructions. This might include cleaning vehicle engine, cleaning vehicle interior and exterior, maintaining mileage and fuel records, performing non-mechanical maintenance tasks. Service …
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OptionalGreet Guests skill
Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.
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OptionalProvide Directions To Guests skill
Show guests the way through buildings or on domains, to their seats or performance setting, helping them with any additional information so that they can reach the foreseen event destination.
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OptionalWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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OptionalClean Vehicle Interiors skill
Remove dirt, rubbish or impurities of the interior of vehicles, including consoles and dashboards; vacuum car seats and carpets; clean hinges and door trims.
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OptionalManage Funeral Equipment skill
Issue, store and manage funeral equipment, which may include memorial cards, candles, crucifixes and lowering straps.
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OptionalPrepare Ceremonial Locations skill
Decorate rooms or other locations for ceremonies, such as funerals, cremations, weddings or baptism.
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OptionalProvide Emotional Support To The Bereaved skill
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OptionalTransfer Coffins skill
Lift and carry coffins prior and during the funeral service, placing it in the chapel and into the cemetery.
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