Vocational Training Instructor
しょくぎょうくんれんしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Other School Teachers
Summary
A specialist who plans and implements curricula, delivers lectures, and provides hands-on instruction at vocational training schools aimed at acquiring various skills and knowledge.
Description
Vocational training instructors are experts who teach and guide trainees in vocational skills and knowledge at vocational ability development schools, vocational schools, and other training facilities. They create teaching materials on specialized technologies in their field and deliver lectures through practical exercises and classroom instruction. They also handle safety and hygiene management, training evaluations, trainee progress tracking, coordination with prospective employers, and career support. By adopting the latest technologies and teaching methods, they drive improvements and operations of training programs to foster human resources aligned with labor market needs.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates, an aging population, and labor shortages, demand for skills transmission and reskilling is rising, steadily increasing the need for vocational training instructors. As ICT-enabled online training proliferates, remote instruction skills will become essential.
Personality Traits
Desires to support others' growth / Passionate about teaching / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / In-company training / Itinerant Lecturer / School-based work / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Training Instructor → Chief Training Instructor → Training Center Director → Curriculum Development Staff → Human Resources Development Consultant
Required Skills
Feedback Methods / Hands-on Instruction Techniques / Presentation Skills / Safety and Health Management / Specialized Technical Skills / Teaching Material Development
Recommended Skills
Career Support / Facilitation / ICT Utilization Skills / Training Planning and Management / e-Learning Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To provide clear instruction to trainees. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn the latest technologies and teaching methods. |
| Planning & Organization | To design and manage effective training programs. |
| Problem Solving | Required to address issues during training and adapt to trainees' levels of understanding. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Vocational Training Instructor License (Pursuant to the Vocational Ability Development Promotion Act)
Aliases
- Vocational Ability Development Instructor
- Vocational Training Instructor
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