Private Tutors and Teachers nec – ANZSCO 249299

Private Tutor and Teachers Nec teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, and music, in private training establishments.

Note: this occupation group covers Private Tutors and Teachers not elsewhere classified

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Language Tutor (Private Tuition)
• Maths Tutor (Private Tuition)
• Dressmaking Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Handicrafts Teacher (Private Tuition)

Skills Assessment Requirement

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Private Tutor and Teacher Nec is Vocational Education and Training Assessment (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years

OR

• Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher WITH an additional qualification at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years

OR

• Qualification assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher WITHOUT a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
• Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
• Highly relevant fields of study include:
  • Relevant teaching/subject area to subsequent tutoring experience
  • Education studies
• Applicants should provide a cover letter to justify the rationale behind choosing the ‘not elsewhere classified’ occupation category

Important

• According to VETASSESS, your pre-qualification experience may be considered in the skills assessment if it meets the following requirements:
  • 5 years of relevant pre-qualification employment; and
  • 1 year of highly relevant employment within the past five years

Potential Visa Pathways for Private Tutor and Teacher Nec

Group: 2492 Private Tutors and Teachers

Description

Teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, drama and music, in private training establishments.

Tasks

• Planning programs of study for individual students and groups
• Preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
• Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
• Assigning problems and exercises relative to students’ training needs and talents
• Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
• Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
• Preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
• Keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
• May arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
• May organise for exhibitions or performances of students’ work

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit 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).

Occupations in this Group

• 249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249213 Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
• 249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec