vantaa vocational college varia

Vantaa Vocational College Varia

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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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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

VALMA

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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€


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Strategic Strengths

Active and Flexible

Partnership in Working

Life

Sense of Community

Student's Vocational

Development

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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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City of Vantaa

Organization

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Vantaa Vocational College Varia’s organization

Quality Management

PedagogicalLeadership

HRMDevelopment

ProjectManagement

Culture Department

Crafts andDesignVisual

Expression

Hairdressing

Clothing Desing and Production

EnvironmentalDesign and

ConstructionOther

Educations

Transport Department

Health and Social

Services

Tourism, Restaurant

and Catering

Electrical Engineering

Technical Department

InternationalAffairs

Economic Planning

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VehicleTechnology

Head of the Department






Logistics

Other Educations

Food production

Hotel, Restaurant and Catering

Tourism

Micro- mechanicsElectrical

Engineering

Metalworkand Machinery

Construction

ElectricalEngineering

Building MaintenanceTechnologySafety andSecurity

Apprenticeship Training

Vocational adult education and

training

Aircraft Maintenance

Practicalnurse

Preparatoryand

rehabilitativeeducation

and guidance Other

Educations

OtherEducations

OtherEducations

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND

SUPPORT SERVICES

Head of Additional Education and

Support Services

Voluntary Additional basic

education

Studycounceling

Special educationand Support

Services

StudentAffair office

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR

ADULTS Head of Adult

Education

ECONOMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Finance Manager

DEVELOPMENTDevelopment Manager

VICE PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL

PR and Marketing

ManagementSupport

COMMUNICATIONSAND MANAGEMENT

SUPPORT

OtherEducations

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• 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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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 FitterElectrical Engineering,

ElectricianConstruction

Builder

Technology Department

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 CareCare for the DisabledCare for the Elderly

Practical Nurse

Social and Health Care Department

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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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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