Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS educate students in early childhood (pre-primary), primary, middle or intermediate, secondary, tertiary, private and special education institutions by teaching one or more subjects; research and develop curricula and teaching materials; and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

delivering prescribed courses of study;
monitoring and assessing the progress of individual students;
attending to the social, emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing of students and maintaining acceptable standards of conduct;
discussing individual progress, courses, academic matters and problems with other professionals, parents and students;
providing tuition in specialised subjects such as art, music, dance and drama;
preparing and presenting theoretical and practical subject matter in lectures, tutorials and workshop sessions;
conducting research and advising on particular areas of the education process, curriculum coordination and design.

Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:

241 School Teachers
242 Tertiary Education Teachers
249 Miscellaneous Education Professionals