vocational

Everyday

Vocational means to do with the skills needed for a particular job or trade. tree →

In the lessons

Used in school and careers talk: «vocational courses», «vocational training», «vocational school» teach practical job skills like plumbing, cooking, hairdressing or car repair. It tells the reader the learning is practical and aimed at work.

Examples

• My brother is taking a vocational course in plumbing. tree →
• Vocational schools teach skills like cooking and building. tree →
• She chose vocational training to become a hairdresser. tree →
• Vocational qualifications can lead straight to a job. tree →
• The college offers academic and vocational subjects. tree →
• Woodwork is a vocational skill. tree →

Note

From «vocation» (a job you feel called to do). Do not confuse with «vocal» (to do with the voice) or «vacation» (a holiday, US). Formal; contrast «academic».