Overview
EMPLOYED
33,000
PART-TIME SHARE
32%
FEMALE SHARE
47%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$1,886
MEDIAN AGE
49
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
-800
Summary
Vocational Education Teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at technical and further education (TAFE) institutes, polytechnics and other training institutes to tertiary students for vocational education and training purposes.
Tasks
- Identifying the various needs of students and creating effective learning options to meet these needs
- Liaising with individuals, industry and education sectors to ensure provision of relevant programs and services
- Planning, designing and developing course curriculum and method of instruction
- Advising students on courses and related matters
- Teaching students using teaching aids including presentation of lesson materials, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions, multimedia aids and computer tutorials
- Marking and grading students' assignments, papers and exams and providing feedback to students about their progress
- Maintaining records of students' progress, attendance and training activities
- Consulting with Education Managers, Librarians, Student Counsellors and other support staff
ANZSCO Classification
Details
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Earnings and Hours
Earnings and Hours | Vocational Education Teachers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 68% | 70% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Median full-time earnings per week | $1,886 | $1,697 |
Median hourly earnings | $50 | $43 |
Industries
Vocational Education Teachers work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
31.7%
Victoria
22.5%
Queensland
17.4%
South Australia
6.4%
Western Australia
17.0%
Tasmania
1.9%
Northern Territory
1.2%
Australian Capital Territory
1.9%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Vocational Education Teachers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 49 years | 39 years |
Female share of employment | 47% | 48% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Vocational Education Teachers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 24.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 24.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 23.3 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 22.2 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 2.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 1.1 |
Occupation profiles data
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Occupation profiles data - August 2024.xlsx
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.