Presentation 2014

Oulu Vocational College

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Oulu Vocational College OSAO

• Founded 1.1.2005 in its current form

• 12 units and principal office

• 11 300 students 6000 in vocational upper secondary qualification 5300 in adult education

• Number of personnel: 890

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Oulu Vocational College Units

1. Haukipudas

2. Kaukovainio business and administration

3. Kaukovainio technology

4. Kempele

5. Kontinkangas

6. Liminka

7. Muhos

8. Myllytulli

9. Pikisaari

10. Pudasjärvi

11. Taivalkoski

A. Adult education

H. Principal Office

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Business Idea

Oulu Vocational College provides a route to an occupation and further studies for young people who have completed 9-year basic education. Institute offers a versatile range of additional and continuing education for the needs of business life in the Oulu region.

Oulu Vocational College provides vocational training in seven fields

• Natural sciences• Natural resources and the environment• Culture• Tourism, catering and domestic services• Social services, health and sports• Technology, communication and transport sector • Social sciences, business and administration

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Our Values

Equity

Honesty

Creativity

Courage

Responsibility

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Number of Students

Total number of vocational upper secondary qualification students: 6495

Culture, 251

Natural resources and the environment, 505

Technology communication and transport, 2915

Tourism, catering and domestic services, 694

Social services, health and sports, 1333

Natural sciences, 180

Social sciences, business and administration, 617

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Vocational Education Provides

• Student-inspired, individual studying

• On-the-job learning (Instructed studies at real workplaces)

• International opportunities

• Support services student counceling, dormitory, special education teaching

• Oulu Region Sports Academy football, athletics, volleyball etc.

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Structure of Studies

Vocational studies  90 credits

Specialist vocational studies Elective studies 0-10 creditsOn-the-job-learning minimum  20 credits

Core subjects 20 credits

Compulsory subjects 16 creditsOptional subjects 4 credits

Free-choise studies  10 credits

In total 120 credits

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33 Vocational Qualifications in Seven Fields

Social sciences, business and administration

Business and Administration

International Business and Administration

Natural sciences

Business Information Technology

Natural resources and the environment

Agriculture

Bioenergy

Equine studie

Horticulture

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33 Vocational Qualifications in Seven Fields

Culture

Audiovisual Communication

Crafts and Design

Social services, health and sports

Beauty Care

Hairdressing

Pharmaceutics

Social and Health Care

Tourism, catering and domestic services

Catering

Hotel and Restaurant Services

Tourism Industry

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33 Vocational Qualifications in Seven Fields

Technology Communication and Transport

Building Maintenance Technology Chemical EngineeringConstructionElectrical Engineering Food Production Laboratory TechnologyLogisticsMetalwork and Machinery MiningPublishing and PrintingSafety and Security Surface Treatment TechnologyTechnical DesignTextiles and ClothingUpholstery Vehicle TechnologyWood Processing

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Work Based Learning Periods

Work based learning periods done abroad – not only professional but also cultural and language skills.

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Internationality

Internationality is a strategic choice for Oulu Vocational College OSAO.

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Thank You!