Welcome Vantaa Vocational College

Varia

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Vantaa Vocational

College Varia

Vantaa Vocational College Varia 2016

Founded in 1963

Owned by the City of Vantaa

3 000 young students

1 000 adult students

Staff 320; 260 teachers

5 locations around the City of Vantaa

5 departments

Budget 33 M€

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Vantaa Vocational College Varia

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Personnel

• 260 teachers

• 6 Special teachers

• 3 School social workers

• 8 Student counselors

• 2 Psychologists

• 4 School nurses

• 1 Doctor

• 2 Youth workers

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Finnish Education system

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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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Personal study plan and individualisation process

• After the reform, every student will have their own personal study plan

• Currently used primarily in adult education and in apprenticeship training

• Individualisation process has three stages: Application for competence-based qualifications and for preparatory

training

Acquisition of the required vocational skills

Completion of qualifications.

Learning by Doing

Cooperation with the working life

Vocational Skills Demonstration Skills Competition

International partners

3D –Printing 3D -glasses Simulators

Gamification

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Vocational Qualification in Hotel-, Restaurant and Catering

Services Cook Waiter/ Waitress

Food Production Baker-confectioner

Tourism Industry Travel Counsellor

Visual Expression Photographer Graphic Designer

Hairdressing Hairdresser

Service industry

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Vocational Qualification in

Metalwork and Machinery

Machinist

Plater-welder

Building Maintenance

Heating, Plumbing and Ventilation Fitter

Electrical Engineering,

Electrician

Construction

Builder Crafts and Design, artisan

Dressmaker Carpenter Surface Treatment Restoration Builder

Technology

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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

Vehicle Technology Vehicle Body Repairer Vehicle Mechanic

Logistics,

Driver Warehouse Operator

Aircraft Maintenance

Technician

Transportation

Vocational Qualification in

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Vocational Qualification in Electrical and Automation

Engineering Automation Assembler Electrician

Information and telecommunications technology Electronics Assembler ICT Technician

Watchmaking and Micromechanics Micromechanics

Safety and Security Security Officer

Electrical Engineering Department

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Other

• Before studies multidiciplinary co-operation (for example with comprehensive schools)

• 10th grade is located in Varia - an exceptional and innovative solution

• Student activities:

Tutor-activities

Student union, student representativies: asking the student opinions when needed in school decision-making

• Getting to know the study fields

Young people know what to expect, qualification requirements

Reducing the drop out level

• Good employment rate

Varia is part of City of Vantaa

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Educational guarantee in Vantaa

• Educational guarantee in Vantaa has been active for a long time.

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One-Stop Guidance Center Ohjaamo helps young adults under 30.

Help for

• searching a job

• searching an apartment

Information about

• different types of financial aid

• forms of social support

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Workshops in Vantaa for young people

• Cookery • Carpentry / cabinet

making • Surface treatment • Clothing • Vehicle technology • Metal and machinery • Arts and crafts

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