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Occupation

259131 Academic Tutor (Private Tuition)

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

259131 Academic Tutor (Private Tuition)

Provides tuition to students in academic subjects and prepares students for formal assessment tasks.

University Tutors are excluded from this occupation. University Tutors are included in Occupation 252132 University Tutor.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assists students with homework, projects, exam preparation, research and other academic tasks
  • Revises various curricula of one or more subject areas, and plans programs of study for individual students and groups
  • Prepares and presents learning material that explains the principles, conventions and theories of one or more subject areas
  • Instructs and demonstrates practical aspects of one or more subject areas
  • Prepares students for examinations and other formal assessments
  • Customises learning to students' needs and strengths
  • Assesses students and offers advice, criticism and encouragement
  • Revises course content, materials and methods of instruction
  • Undertakes regular professional learning in effective teaching of one or more subject areas