1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997  
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MINOR GROUP 242

UNIVERSITY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

UNIVERSITY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS educate tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at universities, technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and other vocational training providers and teach adult education courses.

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks performed by University and Vocational Education Teachers include preparing and delivering lectures to tertiary students in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study; conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions; preparing and marking essays, assignments and examinations; participating in course development and in meetings on departmental, budgetary, curriculum and policy matters; attending conferences and seminars, and conducting research into a particular field of knowledge; providing feedback to students on progress and advising students on courses and related matters; consulting with Librarians, Student Counsellors, Education Managers and other support staff.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:




This section contains the following subsection :
            2421 University Lecturers and Tutors
            2422 Vocational Education Teachers

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