The document provides information about Vantaa Vocational College Varia in Finland. It discusses the structure of vocational qualifications in Finland which require 180 competence points over 3 years of study. It then describes Vantaa Vocational College Varia's history, locations, departments, staff, strategic strengths, schedule, digital tools, vocational qualifications offered, and development priorities which include expanding partnerships in Europe and improving digital learning.

1. Welcome
Vantaa Vocational College
Varia

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THEFINNISHEDUCATION
SYSTEM

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

5. Strategic Strengths
5
Active and
Flexible
Partnership
in Working
Life
Sense of
Community
Student's
Vocational
Development

6. Personnel
• 260 teachers
• 6 Special teachers
• 3 School social workers
• 8 Student counselors
• 2 Psychologists
• 4 School nurses
• 1 Doctor
• 3 Youth workers
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Vantaa Vocational College Varia

8. City of Vantaa
Organization
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9. 21.1.2015
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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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12. Developing vocational education and training….
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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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21. Vantaan kaupunki
Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia
Kiitos