Adult Educator

An Adult Educator facilitates learning for adults seeking to acquire new skills or enhance existing ones. You might work in vocational education institutions, community centres, or corporate settings. Adult Educators design and deliver courses tailored to the needs of adult learners, focusing on practical skills and career development. You’ll assess learners' progress and adapt teaching methods to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Adult Educators play a crucial role in professional and personal development. You’ll need to be adaptable and skilled in communication, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles. Building rapport with learners and providing supportive, engaging instruction are essential for fostering a positive learning environment.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a adult educator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
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TAE50122

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Online
12 months
$4,800
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • At least 23 months work experience in a related field
  • At least 3 months work experience in a related field
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor Learning and Development Manager Learning Designer
Education Program Developer Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Facilitator Assessor RTO Compliance Officer Music Tutor Dance Teacher Science Teacher Geography Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher Education Officer Curriculum Planner Director of Education Adult Educator Education Coordinator Education Manager
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  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • At least 23 months work experience in a related field
  • At least 3 months work experience in a related field
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
  • Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor Learning and Development Manager Learning Designer Education Program Developer Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Facilitator Assessor RTO Compliance Officer Music Tutor Dance Teacher Science Teacher Geography Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher Education Officer Curriculum Planner Director of Education Adult Educator Education Coordinator Education Manager + 18 more
TAE50216

Diploma of Training Design and Development
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instructional Designer Education Program Developer E-learning Developer
Learning Designer RTO Administrator RTO Manager Learning and Development Manager Academic Tutor Adult Educator Education Manager
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Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$8,280 - $11,814
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Adult Educator Curriculum Developer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Adult Educator Curriculum Developer

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
On Campus
6 months
$2,300 - $15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Adult Educator Education Consultant Curriculum Planner
Educational Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Adult Educator Education Consultant Curriculum Planner Educational Administrator + 1 more
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