Auto Rickshaw Driver

Aliases: Auto Driver,Rickshaw Driver

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The task an Auto Rickshaw Driver is expected to perform includes:

Driving customers from one place to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 1}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Shift system is available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Auto Rickshaw Driver (programme aligned to ASC/Q 9713 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Familiarity with road safety laws
Familiarity with troubleshooting techniques for technical problems like wheel change, etc.
Knowledge of route planning
Familiarity with traffic regulations

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Excellent driving skills
Training in ASDC Driver Level 3 module and ASDC Automotive Service Technician 2 & 3 Wheeler Level 3
Training in laws and regulations related to road use and safety
Training in stress management

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Road Traffic Education
http://www.irte.com/
Maruti Driving School
http://www.marutidrivingschool.com/
PSG Driving School
http://www.psgtech.edu/ds/duration&fees.html

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.irte.com/driver-training.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Auto Rickshaw Driver → Progression to other jobs

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS

Income may vary depending upon the work undertaken in a month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too if candidate is ASDC Driver Level 3 certificate holder
Generally, 6 months of experience is required in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Auto Driver
Rickshaw Driver

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8321.0101	Auto Rickshaw Driver
ISCO 2008	8321	Motorcycle Drivers
NIC 2008	49219	Other urban or suburban passenger transport n.e.c.
QP Reference	ASC/Q9713	Auto Rickshaw Driver
NSQF	4	Not Available

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