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Tutors provide personalised education to the children of employers or to adults, in addition to the main education system. They help students improve their knowledge and competence of a specific subject, at their own pace. Tutors will teach their students study techniques and strategies in order to ensure their academic development and will assess the student's progress throughout the tutoring sessions.

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Competences
36
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Essential
18
Optional
18

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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assessment processes

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.

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curriculum objectives

The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

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learning difficulties

The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.

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Essential skills and competences 15 competences

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assess the development of youth

Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.

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assist children with homework

Help children with school tasks. Assist the child with the interpretation of the assignment and the solutions. Make sure the child studies for tests and exams.

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adapt teaching to student's capabilities

Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.

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apply teaching strategies

Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners' level, goals, and priorities.

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This includes the use of teaching devices such as diagrams and other visual aids.
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assess students

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of the goals the student achieved.

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The skill applies to all educational levels such as primary, secondary, post-secondary and tertiary education.
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assist students in their learning

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

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consult student's support system

Communicate with multiple parties, including teachers and the family of the student, to discuss the student's behaviour or academic performance.

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demonstrate when teaching

Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.

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encourage students to acknowledge their achievements

Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.

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give constructive feedback

Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.

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guarantee students' safety

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

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identify clients' needs

Identify the areas in which the client may require aid and investigate the possibilities for meeting those needs.

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maintain relations with children's parents

Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.

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perform services in a flexible manner

Adapt service approach when circumstances change.

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tutor students

Provide private, supplementary instruction to students individually to enhance their learning. Support and mentor students who struggle with a certain subject or who have learning difficulties.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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adult education

Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.

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secondary school procedures

The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

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Optional skills and competences 16 competences

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manage a small-to-medium business

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

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use food preparation techniques

Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.

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Cross-sector

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apply pre-teaching methods

Teach the content of an upcoming lesson in advance to an individual or a small group of students with learning difficulties, explaining the core issues and using repetition with the goal of improving their learning.

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assist in the organisation of school events

Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.

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assist students with equipment

Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.

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communicate with youth

Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.

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coordinate educational programmes

Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.

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escort students on a field trip

Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.

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identify learning disorders

Observe and detect symptoms of Specific Learning Difficulties such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in children or adult learners. Refer the student to the correct specialised educational expert if necessary.

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keep personal administration

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

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liaise with educational staff

Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the technical and research staff to discuss research projects and courses-related matters.

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oversee extra-curricular activities

Supervise and potentially organise educational or recreational activities for the students outside of mandatory classes.

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perform playground surveillance

Observe students' recreational activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.

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prepare lesson content

Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.

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provide teacher support

Assist teachers in classroom instruction by providing and preparing lesson materials, monitoring the students during their work and helping them in their learning where necessary.

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show consideration for student's situation

Take students' personal backgrounds into consideration when teaching, showing empathy and respect.

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