A professional who teaches vocational training subjects to students in public or private schools or in industrial plants. Responsibilities include:

• Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in trade, and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Instructs students in subject areas, such as mathematics, science, drawing, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to trade, and safety precautions.
• Plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory.
• Tests and evaluates achievement of student in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• May be identified according to trade or theory taught or type of establishment in which training is conducted, such as plumbing, electronics, or dental assistance.
• May place students in job training.
• May teach students with disabilities.
• May be required to have certification from state.