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Is being a vocational lecturer a good fit for you?

Teaches practical job skills in areas such as building, mechanics, cooking or hairdressing. Prepares students for a trade or occupation rather than a degree.

What the work involves

  • Watches students work, checks their progress and suggests ways to improve.
  • Gives talks and leads discussions using visual aids like graphs, charts, videos and slides.
  • Watches over how students use tools and equipment.
  • Sets spoken, written or practical tests to check progress and how well the training works.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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