2599 Other Education Professionals
2599 Other Education Professionals
This unit group covers Education Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers, Careers Advisers and Student Services Advisers.
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
259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher
Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assesses learners' needs, develops personalised learning plans and goals, and identifies barriers to learning
- Identifies core literacy, numeracy and digital skills that underpin vocational courses and workplace tasks
- Customises teaching methodologies to suit different types of learners and correspond to their learning goals
- Delivers contextualised teaching and learning programs and resources
- Conducts classes, tutorials, presentations and practical activities to teach literacy, numeracy and digital skills to individuals and small groups
- Ensures interactions with learners and the learning programs being delivered are respectful, culturally appropriate and trauma informed
- Assesses learners' progress and adapts programs and resources to improve outcomes
- Informs learners of their progress, and prepares reports for Managers and leaders of organisations, institutions and communities
- Provides advice to other parts of learners' networks such as vocational teachers, work supervisors and/or case managers as required
- Conducts audits of literacy, numeracy and digital skills within organisations, institutions and communities
259932 Careers Adviser
Assists individuals and groups in managing their careers, making occupational and educational decisions, and skill development.
Student Services Advisers are excluded from this occupation. Student Services Advisers are included in Occupation 259933 Student Services Adviser.
Alternative titles
- Career Coach
- Career Development Practitioner
- Career Practitioner
- Careers Consultant
- Careers Counsellor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Advises individuals with educational, occupational, employment and career options
- Assists individuals in developing job-seeking strategies, resumes, applications, interviewing skills and career portfolios
- Utilises career assessment instruments where appropriate to assist individuals in identifying their interests, skills, values, aptitudes and abilities
- Advises students with career planning and assists them to make informed decisions for pathways following school completion
- Facilitates and delivers workshops and programs to a diverse range of individuals and groups
- Develops and facilitates programs for career education and occupational training
- Consults with educators, training providers, community organisations, government agencies, businesses and employers
- Assists individuals in navigating career transitions and locating industry immersion placements
- Liaises with employers to identify job opportunities and help jobseekers to connect with potential employers
- Prepares reports and maintains client records
259933 Student Services Adviser
Assists post-secondary education students to achieve their academic and personal goals by providing a wide range of services and support.
Careers Advisers and School Counsellors are excluded from this occupation. Careers Advisers are included in Occupation 259932 Careers Adviser. School Counsellors are included in Occupation 261136 School Counsellor.
Alternative titles
- Student Adviser
- Student Services Officer
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Provides guidance and support to post-secondary education students on a range of issues, including academic and personal issues
- Provides information and guidance on financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- Assists students with administrative procedures such as registration, enrolment, withdrawal and academic appeals
- Coordinates student accommodation services and student support programs, such as peer mentoring
- Organises and facilitates orientation programs to help new students become acclimated to campus life
- May support international students with visa requirements, cultural adjustments and academic advising
259999 Education Professionals nec
This occupation group covers Education Professionals not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher
- Distance Education Teacher
- Literacy Intervention Coordinator
- Teacher of Gifted Students