252 Tertiary Educators
252 Tertiary Educators
Educate tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at universities, TAFE institutes, RTOs and other vocational training institutes, and teach adult and community education courses.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
2521 University Lecturers and Tutors
Prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
Private Tutors are excluded from this unit group. Private Tutors are included in Minor Group 259 Miscellaneous Education Professionals.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
252131 University Lecturer
Lectures students and conducts tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university, and conducts research in a particular field of knowledge.
Alternative title
- Senior Lecturer
Specialisations
- Associate Professor
- Professor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Prepares and delivers lectures
- Prepares and marks essays, assignments and examinations
- Advises students on academic and related matters
- Attends departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars
- Supervises work programs of postgraduate and honours students and tutorial staff
- Participates in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning
- Serves on council, senate, faculty and other committees and professional boards
- Conducts research and undertakes consultancies in a particular field of knowledge
- Compiles bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments
- May conduct tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions
252132 University Tutor
Conducts tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university.
Alternative title
- Teaching Associate
Specialisations
- Laboratory Demonstrator
- University Demonstrator
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Prepares and conducts tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions
- Marks essays, assignments and examinations
- Advises students on academic and related matters
- Attends departmental and faculty meetings, conferences and seminars
- Serves on committees and professional boards
- Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge
- Stimulates and guides class discussions
- Compiles bibliographies of specialised materials for reading assignments
2522 Vocational Education Teachers
Teach one or more vocational subjects within a prescribed course of study to students at TAFE institutes, RTOs or other training institutes for vocational education and training purposes.
Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers and Workplace Trainers and Assessors are excluded from this occupation. Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers are included in Occupation 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher. Workplace Trainers and Assessors are included in Occupation 222431 Training and Development Professional
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
252231 Vocational Education Teacher
Teaches one or more vocational subjects within a prescribed course of study at a TAFE institute, RTO or other training institute to students for vocational education and training purposes.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers and workplace trainers and assessors are excluded from this occupation. Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers are included in Occupation 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher. Workplace trainers and assessors are included in Occupation 222431 Training and Development Professional.
Alternative titles
- TAFE Lecturer
- TAFE Teacher
- VET Trainer and Assessor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Identifies the various requirements of students and creates effective learning options to meet these needs
- Liaises with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure the provision of relevant programs and services
- Plans, designs and develops course curriculum and method of instruction
- Advises students on courses and related matters
- Teaches students using teaching aids, including presentation of lesson materials, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions, multimedia aids and computer tutorials
- Marks and grades students' assessment tasks, and provides feedback to students about their progress
- Maintains records of students' progress, attendance and training activities
- Consults with education managers, Librarians, School Counsellors and other support staff