They should also be able to motivate students. Frequently talk and listen to students Frequently need to see nearby objects clearly, as when reading Occasionally judge the distance between objects Occasionally need to see distant objects clearly, such as a student at the back of a classroom Occasionally need to see the difference between colors Occasionally need to see a large area, such as an entire classroom, while focusing on one point, such as one student Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl while working Occasionally use fingers to examine the texture, temperature, size, or shape of an object Occasionally lift and move objects that weigh up to 20 pounds Work Setting Vocational teachers usually work indoors in classrooms, labs, shops, offices, and industrial plants. A few teachers, such as those who teach biology or forestry, occasionally teach classes outside. Shop teachers may be exposed to injury from mechanical moving parts. About half of all vocational teachers work part time.
Some trainers teach courses only periodically.
Part-time teachers often have a second job. In many cases, trainers do work related to the subject they teach. Classes are often held on weekends or evenings so that working students can attend. Courses may last one day or an entire semester. Since vocational teachers work with adults, they do not encounter as many behavioral and social problems as with younger students.