Varia introduction 2016

1. 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

4. 4.4.2016 Vantaa Vocational College Varia
Joint Phase Education in Vantaa Vocational College VARIA
Voluntary Additional
Basic Education
General upper secondary
education
Upper Secondary Vocational
Education and Training
Basic Education
Preparatory Education
for Immigrants
Preparatory Instruction
and Guidance for VET

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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

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

7. 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

9. City of Vantaa
Organization
4.4.2016Vantaa Vocational College Varia

10. Vantaa Vocational College Varia’s organization
Quality
Management
Pedagogical
Leadership
HRM
Development
Project
Management
Culture
Department
Crafts and
Design
Visual
Expression
Hairdressing
Clothing
Desing and
Production
Environmental
Design and
Construction
Other
Educations
Transport
Department
Health and
Social
Services
Tourism,
Restaurant
and Catering
Electrical
Engineering
Technical
Department
International
Affairs
Economic Planning
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Vehicle
Technology
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Head of the
Department
Logistics
Other
Educations
Food
production
Hotel,
Restaurant
and Catering
Tourism
Micro-
mechanics
Electrical
Engineering
Metalwork
and Machinery
Construction
Electrical
Engineering
Building
Maintenance
Technology
Safety and
Security
Apprenticeship
Training
Vocational adult
education and
training
Aircraft
Maintenance
Practical
nurse
Preparatory
and
rehabilitative
education
and guidance
Other
Educations
Other
Educations
Other
Educations
ADDITIONAL
EDUCATION AND
SUPPORT
SERVICES
Head of Additional
Education and
Support Services
Voluntary
Additional basic
education
Study
counceling
Special education
and Support
Services
Student
Affair office
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING FOR
ADULTS
Head of Adult
Education
ECONOMIC AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Finance Manager
DEVELOPMENT
Development Manager
VICE PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL
PR and
Marketing
Management
Support
COMMUNICATIONS
AND MANAGEMENT
SUPPORT
Other
Educations

11. • 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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12. 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

19. 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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20. Teacher Education in Finland
Teachers in General Education and Guidance
Counselors
 Masters Degree
 Pedagogical /Guidance Counselor studies
Vocational Education
 Polytechnic/University Degree + 3 years
experience in working life
 Specialist Vocational Qualification + 5 Years
experience in working lige
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22. City of Vantaa
Vantaa Vocational College Varia
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