Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacher
Also known as: vocational teacher in agriculture, fishery, and forestry, vocational educator in agriculture, fishery and forestry, agriculture, forestry, and fishery vocational instructor, vocational teacher of agriculture, forestry and fishery, agriculture, fishery, and forestry educator, agriculture, forestry, and fishery instructor
About this occupation
Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, agriculture, forestry and fishery, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for an agriculture, forestry or fishery profession. Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of agriculture, forestry and fishery through assignments, tests and examinations.
A specialisation of vocational teacher.
Essential skills and knowledge
- teamwork principles
- prepare lesson content
- provide lesson materials
- give constructive feedback
- maintain students' discipline
- work in vocational school
- instruct on safety measures
- perform classroom management
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- work with virtual learning environments
- assess students
- facilitate teamwork between students
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary (O*NET 25-1043.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Typical education (US)
- Doctoral Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Investigative, Realistic
Top skills: Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Speaking
US median pay: US$101,420 a year (2025), 1,520 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (4.3)
- BiologyO*NET: BiologyVery important (4.0)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.9)
- Environmental ScienceO*NET: Biology + GeographyVery important (3.7)
- GeographyO*NET: GeographyVery important (3.5)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Doctoral Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.