Oulu Vocational College OSAO
Oulu Vocational College OSAO OSAO is one of the biggest vocational schools in Finland. The regional units of Oulu Vocational College are located in six municipalities in the Oulu region. OSAO responds to the competence needs of students and work life in Nothern Finland. OSAO provides education services rooted in practical work life, anticipating the challenges of the future. OSAO is a part of the Oulu Region Joint Authority for Education (Osekk). OSAO presentation
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Oulu Vocational College Units OSAO presentation
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OSAO Offer Various Kinds of Education 33 vocational qualifications 48 further vocational qualifications 20 specialized vocational qualifications preparatory education for vocational qualification and special vocational qualification apprenticeship training labour political training management and entrepreneurship training personnel training short courses OSAO presentation
Students by Sector OSAO presentation
Being in Touch with Industry Good examples: working life periods for students and educators in companies company personnel training joint development projects man and goods transportation, services, repairs, technical work rental service for premises and devices, e.g. auditoriums, training and conference rooms restaurant services and product selling OSAO presentation
Thoroughly International OSAO emphasises the internationalisation of education in line with the policy of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Good examples: Hundreds of students and staff members visit other countries every year. Opportunity for on-the-job learning and working abroad. Several international projects. OSAO presentation
Customer Services OSAO offers services to the public. Good examples: house building massage special event catering dressmaking car repair online store run by students www.osaostore.fi OSAO presentation
The Finnish Education We have one of the most advanced educational systems in the world, and as a result of our innovative mindset and investment in education, we are blessed with a high standard of living and quality of life. The Finnish educational system consist of: one year of pre-primary education nine years of primary education (comprehensive school) upper secondary education, which consists of vocational and general education higher education in universities and polytechnics. OSAO presentation
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Structure of Studies The scope of vocational upper secondary qualifications is 180 credits (one year = 60 credits). vocational studies 135 credits core subjects 35 credits competence of communication and interaction mathematical and scientific competences competences needed in the society and world of work social and cultural competences free-choice modules 10 credits OSAO presentation
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