Vocational Education
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- Turku
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Turku Vocational Institute educates professionals for 40 different occupations. We offer vocational education for students of all ages. With us, you can complete an initial vocational qualification, a further vocational qualification, or a specialist vocational qualification.
Vocational education is a pathway both to working life and to further studies. Our education is intended for anyone who ...
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You can apply to vocational education through the joint application process held once a year or flexibly throughout the year through continuous admission. Vocational education also offers apprenticeship training, labour market training, and the possibility to improve previous grades.
Our guidance and admissions services provide personal guidance and support in all matters related to education and applying.
To whom and on what terms
Only those completing basic education and those without a previous qualification may apply through the joint application process held in the spring.
The criteria for continuous admission include:
- qualification- and/or programme-specific requirements
- suitability for the field
- motivation
- need for education
- sufficient study skills
- adequate Finnish language skills
- commitment to studies and completing the qualification
Background information
Vocational education and training refers to vocational upper secondary education and training and vocational further education and training that lead to a qualification. Vocational upper secondary education and training leading to a qualification is intended for young people and adults.
In addition to their educational institution, students in vocational education and training acquire competence at the workplace and in online learning environments. Each student studies according to their own study plan and individual leaning needs. On-the-job learning is supported for example with apprenticeships. Application and completion of studies is flexible and studies can be completed in a shorter time than previously. Young people and adults are provided the same education and training services. Vocational education and training provide students with the competence and skills they need to apply for higher education studies.
Vocational education and training is provided by municipalities, joint municipal authorities, organisations, foundations or state enterprises that have an authorisation granted by the Ministry of Education and Culture.