Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers

Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at technical and further education (TAFE) institutes, polytechnics and other training institutes to tertiary students for vocational education and training purposes.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification or a postgraduate diploma in adult education. In some instances relevant industry and vocational education experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). staff

**Tasks include:**

- identifying the various needs of students and creating effective learning options to meet these needs - liaising with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure provision of relevant programs and services - planning, designing and developing course curriculum and method of instruction - advising students on courses and related matters - teaching students using teaching aids including presentation of lesson materials, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions, multimedia aids and computer tutorials - marking and grading students' assignments, papers and exams and providing feedback to students about their progress - maintaining records of students' progress, attendance and training activities - consulting with Education Managers, Librarians, Student Counsellors and other support