Vocational Education in Finland Initial vocational education is provided in vocational colleges or in the form of apprenticeship training. The completion of 120-credit vocational qualifications takes 3 years, two years for 19+ students. A three- year VQ yields eligibility for all forms of higher education. The VQ can also be taken as a competence- based examination evaluated by an examination board. The vocational education is practice-oriented and includes a 20-credit or roughly six-month period of learning at work. This involves training at workplaces which is an integral part of study programmes. Our students may participate in international projects, and it is also possible to take learning-at-work periods abroad. Structure of Curriculum 120 credits • Basic Vocational studies • Core subjects • Specialized studies • Optional studies • Work-based learning Education System in Finland Future is Full of Possibilities Compulsory education Pre- school education in schools or children`s day care centers (kindergartens) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Basic education Upper secondary school Vocational education Universities Polytechnic 1 1 1 7yrs 16yrs 19yrs Key Figures Full-time students 5600 Apprentices 1300 Adult students 1600 Staff 1150 Study Programmes 70 Fields of Study 7 Locations 10 Facts about Finland Population 5 200 000 Capital Helsinki Official languages Finnish, Swedish Independent since 6 December 1917 Member of EU since 1995 President Ms Tarja Halonen Currency Euro Lakes 188 000
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Vocational Education in FinlandInitial vocational education is provided in vocationalcolleges or in the form of apprenticeship training.The completion of 120-credit vocational qualificationstakes 3 years, two years for 19+ students. A three-year VQ yields eligibility for all forms of highereducation. The VQ can also be taken as a competence-based examination evaluated by an examination board.
The vocational education is practice-oriented andincludes a 20-credit or roughly six-month period oflearning at work.
This involves training at workplaces which is anintegral part of study programmes. Our students mayparticipate in international projects, and it is alsopossible to take learning-at-work periods abroad.
Social Services, Health and SportsKuopio, Iisalmi, Varkause-mail: [email protected].+358 44 785 8774, fax +358 17 214 8764,Sairaalakatu 6-8, FI-70110 Kuopio, Finland
Cooperation andInternational Networks• Several partner institutions in Europe• Work-based learning abroad• Student and trainee exchange• Teacher exchange• International cooperation projects with
educational, economic and industrial life• Bilateral cooperation• Language and international studies• On-line councelling
Participation inEuropean Programmes• Leonardo da Vinci• Comenius• Nordplus, Nordic Cooperation• Grundtvig• National Networks• Cooperation with Local Education Providers• Networks funded by the National Board
of Education• Membership in International Organisations• Unesco School
North Savo RegionSavo Vocational College is a regional vocationalinstitute located in the heart of the beautifullake district in Eastern Finland. Lakes, rich floraand hilly countryside are essential characteristicsof the natural beauty of the area. Savo VocationalCollege arranges vocational and general uppersecondary education and training for compre-hensive school leavers and adults. It also providesapprenticeship training. In addition, the collegeis an active partner to local business life.
A joint municipal board providesvocational education and training
at Savo Vocational College.
Savo Vocational College is networking inpartnerships and development projects withKuopio University and Savonia University ofApplied Sciences.
Pieksämäki
HeinävesiLeppävirta
Kiuruvesi
Vieremä
Sonkajärvi
Nilsiä
Kaavi
Varkaus
Joroinen
Iisalmi
Kuopio
Suonenjoki
Rauta-lampi
Karttula
Tervo
Vesanto
Kei-tele
Pielavesi
Maaninka
Hauki-vuori
Siilin-järvi
Rauta-vaara
Varpais-järvi
Lapin-lahti
Tuus-niemi
Juan-koski
Pieksänmaa
Iisalmi
Pieksämäki
Suonenjoki
Kuopio
Varkaus
Toivala Muuruvesi
Leppävirta
Siilinjärvi
Juankoski
Rissala
We provide VET• School-Based Education• Competence-Based Education• Adult Education and Re-training• Apprenticeship Training• Initial Vocational Qualifications• Further Vocational Qualifications• Specialist Vocational Qualifications• Sports Academy, VET for Athletes
Our priorities• Life-long Learning• Entrepreneurial Skills• Sustainable Development• VET for Immigrant Students• VET for Students with Special Needs• Employment and Rehabilitation of the Disabled• National and International Partnerships to
Develop Quality in VET
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Potentials of Our RegionThe focus in economic life emphasizes modernbusiness, information, welfare and environmenttechnologies. Wood and food production arethe most important traditional industries. Tourismand service industries play an important role.The main export sectors include forest and metalindustries as well as biotechnology.
FieldsofStudyBusiness andAdministrationThe study programmes provide students withskills needed in a variety of jobs in marketingand customer service, office services andinformation management, financing andaccounting and business informationtechnology. Vocational qualifications areavailable in• Business and Administration• Business Information Technology
Technologyand TransportThe study programmes provide students withskills needed in building, process operation,repair, maintenance, assembly, transport, security,technical design and graphics technology.Vocational qualifications are available in• Construction• Technical Design• Building Maintenance Technology• Vehicle Technology• Aircraft Maintenance• Logistics• Electrical Engineering and IT• Graphics Technology• Metalwork and Machinery• Plastics Technology• Wood Processing Technology• Surface Treatment Technology
• Clothing• Upholstery• Chemical Engineering• Laboratory Technology• Paper Industry• Safety and Security
CultureThe study programmes provide students withskills needed in design and production, technicaldesign and audiovisual communication. Studentswork with various materials. Vocationalqualifications are available in• Crafts and Design• Audiovisual Communication
Natural Resources andEnvironmentThe study programmes provide students withtheoretical and practical skills. Vocationalqualifications are available in• Nature-based Services• Eco-system Services• Forestry• Horticulture• Agriculture• Floristry• Berry and Wine Production
Social and Health CareThe students can take vocationalqualifications in• Social and Health Care; practical nurse• Pharmaceutics• Hairdressing and Beauty Care
Practical nurses can specialise in emergencycare, nursing and care, rehabilitation, children´sand youth care and education, mental healthand substance abuse welfare work, oral anddental care, care for the elderly or care forthe disabled as well as in customer servicesand information management.
Tourism, Catering andHome EconomicsThe study programmes focus on the production,marketing and selling of tourism and cateringservices and on food products, beverages andcustomer services in different businesses.The emphasis in the studies is on hospitality,environmental issues, understanding foodtechnology chain and international activities.Vocational qualifications are provided in• Tourism• Catering• Hotel and Restaurant Services• Cleaning Services• Food Technology• Household and Consumer Services