Vocational education teachers

Job Definition

• Developing curricula and planning course content and methods of instruction
• Determining training needs of students or workers and liaising with individuals, industry and other education sectors to ensure provision of relevant education and training programs
• Presenting lectures and conducting discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence
• Instructing and monitoring students in the use of tools, equipment and materials and the prevention of injury and damage
• Observing and evaluating students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
• Administering oral, written or performance tests to measure progress, evaluate training effectiveness and assess competency
• Preparing reports and maintaining records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details
• Supervising independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training
• Providing individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction
• Conducting on-the-job training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects