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Overview
Industrial arts vocational teachers teach practical workshop subjects linked to wood, metal and industrial arts trades. They combine theory with exercises, supervise equipment use and assess students through assignments, tests and practical performance.
In job descriptions, look for workshop teaching, curriculum objectives, assessment, student support, wood or metal work, equipment safety, lesson materials and links between training and labour-market needs.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Industrial arts vocational teachers teach in workshops, classrooms and training spaces where students learn by making, measuring, cutting, joining and repairing. The role links trade theory to safe use of tools, machines, materials and project work.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include adapting instruction, assessing practical work, supporting students with equipment, workshop safety, curriculum planning and knowledge of wood, metal, CAD or machining processes. Specialization depends on the programme and equipment available.
Salary context
Salary context depends on teaching load, workshop responsibility, course level, assessment duties, equipment complexity, student support needs and whether the role includes programme coordination. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can lead to lead teacher roles, vocational programme coordination, curriculum development, workshop management, apprenticeship training, assessment design or specialist teaching in wood, metal, CAD or machine practice.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies describe the workshop, student group, materials, machines, assessment model and links to employers. These details show how practical and equipment-heavy the teaching assignment is.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 3
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1194.00
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
25-2023.00
O*NET occupation is broader
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Open in O*NETCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
25-2032.00
O*NET occupation is broader
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
vocational teacher (2320.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/46f9d58f-11bd-4d96-b000-ff4490d3009b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2320.1.16 |
| ISCO group | 2320 |
| Concept type | Occupation |