Lesson 2 of 5

Certificates and licences that raise your pay

Which papers employers look for in common trades.

3 min +10 points

Why papers matter

Many employers pay more, or only hire, people with the right certificate or licence. It proves you have learned the work safely.

Drivers: a valid driving licence for the vehicle type. Commercial vehicles need a transport licence.
Electricians: a trade certificate (for example from an ITI) and the licence or permit your state asks for.
Cooks and food handlers: food safety training under FSSAI's FoSTaC programme is valued by hotels and restaurants.
Security guards: agencies need trained guards; ask about the training certificate before joining.
Patient care: courses like General Duty Assistant are valued by hospitals and home-care agencies.

Keep originals in a plastic folder at home, and photos on your phone. Upload them to your IndicJobs profile so employers see them.

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Get 2 of 3 right to finish this lesson.

1 Which document does a commercial vehicle driver need?

AOnly an Aadhaar card BA transport (commercial) driving licence CA school certificate

2 Which training do hotels and restaurants value for food handlers?

AFSSAI food safety training (FoSTaC) BA typing course CNone at all

3 Where should you keep your certificates?

AGive the originals to your employer BOriginals safe at home, photos on your phone and profile CThrow them away after getting a job

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