3. Structure of Vocational Qualification
Compulsory modules for all 35 competence points
Parts of Upper Secondary Vocational Qualification
135 competence points
Optional modules 10 competence points
Vocational qualification
is 180 competence
points
• Three years training, 60
competence points/year
• Study time may vary based on
individual learning paths and
recognition of qualifications.
Compulsory modules Optional modules
COMPULSORY MODULES
19 competence points
• Interaction and cooperation 8
competence points
• Mathematics and natural science 6
competence points
• Social, business and labour-market
subjects 5 c.points
OPTIONAL MODULES
16 competence points
• Arts and culture 7 competence points
• Chosen compulsory modules 3
competence points
Vocational modules
Common vocational
modules or module
from vocational upper
secondary
qualification
Module promoting
individual vocational
competence
On-the-job-learning,
minimum 30
competence points
Module from polytechnic
degree
Locally offered modules
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Founded in 1963
Owned by the City of Vantaa
3 000 young students
1 000 adult students
Staff 320; 260 teachers
4 locations around the City of Vantaa
6 departments
Budget 33 M€
Vantaa Vocational
College Varia
Vantaa Vocational College Varia 2015
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Culture
Department
Transport
Department
Tourism,
Restaurant
and Catering
Health &
Social
Services
Electrical
Engineering
Technical
Department
PRINCIPAL
DEVELOPMENT
Development Manager
HRM
Development
Economic
Planning
International
affairs
Project
Management
Quality
Management
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ECONOMIC AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Finance ManagerVICE PRINCIPAL
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
TRAINING FOR ADULTS
Head of Adult Education
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
and
SUPPORT SERVICES
Head of Additional Education
and support services
Voluntary
additional
basic education
Study
Counceling
Special
Education
& Support
Services
Crafts and
Design
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Pedagogical
Leadership
Visual
Expression
Hairdressing
Clothing
Design and
Production
Environmental
Design and
Construction
Vehicle
Technology
Logistics
Aircraft
Maintenance
Food
production
Hotel,
restaurant
and
catering
Tourism
Practical
nurse
Preparatory
and
rehabilitative
education
and guidance
Metalwork
and
Machinery
Electrical
Engineering
Precision
Mechanic
Building
Maintenance
Technology
Safety
and Security
Apprenticeship
training
Vocational adult
education and
training
Electrical
Engineering
Construction
Information
and
Marketing
PR AND
MARKETING
Student Affairs
office
Preparatory
and
rehabilitative
education
and guidance
Preparatory
education
and guidance
Preparatory
education
and guidance
Preparatory
education
and guidance
Preparatory
education
and guidance
10. • about 190 work days/year
• autumn termin: August –
December
• Spring termin: January -
May
• School day starts at 8.15
• Ends at 15.00 or 16.00
• Free lunch
• Free health services
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11. Digital Tools and Learning Environments
• Personal tablet and
smart phone for all
teachers
• 1600 tablets for
students for on-the-
job-learning,
searching
information, creating
content, making the
learning visible.
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Vocational Qualification in
Hotel-, Restaurant and Catering
Services
Cook
Waiter/ Waitress
Food Production
Baker-confectioner
Tourism Industry
Travel Counsellor
Hotel-, Restaurant-, Catering
and Tourism Department
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Vocational Qualifications in
Metalwork and Machinery
Machinist
Plater-welder
Building Maintenance
Heating, Plumbing and
Ventilation Fitter
Electrical Engineering,
Electrician
Construction
Builder
Technology Department
15. Vocational Qualification in
Crafts and Design, artisan
Dressmaker
Carpenter
Surface Treatment
Exhibition Builder
Restoration Builder
Vocational Qualification in
Visual Expression
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Hairdressing
Hairdresser
Culture Department
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Vocational Qualification in
Social and Health Care
Children’s and Youth Care
and Education
Mental Health and Drug
Abuse Welfare Work
Nursing and Care
Care for the Disabled
Care for the Elderly
Practical Nurse
Social and Health Care
Department
17. Vocational Qualification in Vehicle
Technology
Vehicle Body Repairs
Vehicle Body Repairer
Vehicle Technology
Vehicle Mechanic
Vocational Qualification in Logistics,
Transportation Services
Driver
Warehouse Operator
Vocational Qualification in Aircraft
Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance
Technician
Transportation
Department
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Vocational Qualification in
Electrical and Automation
Engineering
Electrical and Automation
Engineering
Automation Assembler
ICT
Electrician
Watchmaking and
Micromechanics
Micromechanics
Micromechanics
Safety and Security
Security Officer
Electrical Engineering
Department
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The Development Priorities
• ECVET with our partners in Europe and South
Korea
• Project Based Learning
• Digital Environments and Tools
• Digital Storytelling
• Gamification
• Quality Management
• Partnership in Working Life
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