One of the category of drivers are Light Motor Vehicle Drivers (LMV). They have to first obtain a driving license for Light Motor Driving. The tasks of such a person include driving safely on assigned routes with or without a senior driver being present. Apart from driving they have to ensure that the vehicle meets the basic legal and compliance requirements. They have to follow driving practices to ensure safety of life, vehicle and materials.
Personal Competencies
You manage time well
You are good in communication
You are cautious by nature
You have good sense of directions
• You are physically fit
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completion of class 8 and minimum age required is 18 years age and having at least 0 to 6 months experience in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) with driving licence, can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* Level 3 course for Light Vehicle Driver (LMV)
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of work: Organizations that require transportation of people and material, Organizations that have transportation facility for staff e.g. BPOs, IT companies, airline companies, etc., Tourist companies, Cab service companies, Transportation companies or drivers for personal work or for business commuting.
The approx. salary of a Light Vehicle Driver (LMV) ranges between INR 12,000 - 16,000 per month*
Source - https://bit.ly/3CJVE9s *The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
“I came to Bombay in 1962 and started driving a taxi in 1964. My older brother and I lived in the same house and we raised our families together. He passed away in a car accident suddenly in 1975 and all of a sudden I was the head of the family with 10 people to support. I educated his children like mine, gave them the same pocket money and took care of them like my own and all my income was because of the taxi I was driving. As all the children grew older, they took up part time jobs and eventually went on to get amazing job offers. My son is an MBA graduate who lives in London, my daughter has married in Canada and 4 of my brother’s children are in Canada as well. My life has been very simple. I'm 75 and still working because I believe that man should work as long as he can. I have never accepted a free meal and I like to be Independent. My home is India. How can I leave this taxi and Bombay when it has given me so much?”*
Light Vehicle Driver (LMV)
NCS Code: 8322.0501 | V015Minimum Qualification
• After completion of class 8 and minimum age required is 18 years age and having at least 0 to 6 months experience in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) with driving licence, can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* Level 3 course for Light Vehicle Driver (LMV)
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of work: Organizations that require transportation of people and material, Organizations that have transportation facility for staff e.g. BPOs, IT companies, airline companies, etc., Tourist companies, Cab service companies, Transportation companies or drivers for personal work or for business commuting.
Light Motor Vehicle Driver Level 3 → Senior Driver → Transport/Admin Manager
The approx. salary of a Light Vehicle Driver (LMV) ranges between INR 12,000 - 16,000 per month*
Source - https://bit.ly/3CJVE9s
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
“I came to Bombay in 1962 and started driving a taxi in 1964. My older brother and I lived in the same house and we raised our families together. He passed away in a car accident suddenly in 1975 and all of a sudden I was the head of the family with 10 people to support. I educated his children like mine, gave them the same pocket money and took care of them like my own and all my income was because of the taxi I was driving. As all the children grew older, they took up part time jobs and eventually went on to get amazing job offers. My son is an MBA graduate who lives in London, my daughter has married in Canada and 4 of my brother’s children are in Canada as well. My life has been very simple. I'm 75 and still working because I believe that man should work as long as he can. I have never accepted a free meal and I like to be Independent. My home is India. How can I leave this taxi and Bombay when it has given me so much?”*
Source: https://www.viralindiandiary.com/an-inspiring-story-of-a-75-year-old-taxi-driver-from-mumbai/
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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