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Turku Vocational Institute is

a centre for vocational training and education consisting of 4,500 students and 600 professional instructors.

The Institute is

one of Finland’s largest upper-secondary educational institutions with approximately 1,400 new admissions each year.

Turku Vocational Institute- a multi-disciplinary centre of education

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both young people and adults a broad spectrum of training and education programmes with active on-the-job training schemes in the fields of:

business economics and catering services technology health and welfare

The training is based either on a comprehensive school education or a matriculation examination.

The education received provides students with the basic occupational skills to carry out practical work tasks. Studying at Turku Vocational Institute provides a general eligibility for further studies. Graduates may also choose to complete further or specialist vocational qualifications or, later on, undertake additional training at a polytechnic institute or academic university.

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Turku Vocational Institute offers

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The language of instruction is Finnish with the exception of theeducational unit of business and ADP (handel och data inSwedish), where the language of instruction is Swedish.

How the institute is governed and its field of activity arespecified in detail in the ordinance of vocational education.

The institute function in nine different locations in Turku>>> see the map

The institute is governed through the Vocational Boardof Education.

About

Turku Vocational Institute

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Business idea

Turku Vocational Institute is a multi-disciplinary, developing and network-building centre of European vocational education for students of all ages.  

Vision 2010

Turku Vocational Institute is the embodiment of the vocational education in South-western Finland. It creates the ground for the success of both the individual and the economic life in the ever-changing world.

Strategy 2001 - 2004

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The values on which the operation is based

Client based operation and internal entrepreneurship Sustaining development Know-how and creative skills Justice Cooperation  

Strategic area of attention

Supporting the student's learning and personal growth Development of the personnel Development of teaching methods Connections with the working life and regional cooperation

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Strategy 2001 - 2004

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Business and information technology unit

Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration (merkonomi) Vocational Qualification in Business Information Technology (datanomi)  Hotel, restaurant, catering services and tourism

Vocational Qualification in Catering: Service Organiser, Cook,Institutional Catering

Vocational Qualification in Hotel and Restaurant Services:Hotel Receptionist, Restaurant Cook, Waiter/Waitress

Vocational Qualification in the Tourism Industry, Travel Counsellor

Vocational qualifications- Business economics and catering services

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The machinery and metal technology

Vocational Qualification in Metalwork and Machinery:Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, Instrument Maker, AutomationAssembler, Maintenance Fitter, Platter-welder (special instruction)

   Chemical, food and clothing industries

Vocational Qualification in Laboratory Technology, LaboratoryTechnician

Vocational Qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Operator Vocational Qualification in Food Production: Foods Maker,

Baker confectioner, Meat Products Processor Vocational Qualification in Clothing: Dressmaker, Tailor

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Vocational qualifications- Technology

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Construction, wood and land surveying technology and HVAC engineering, vehicles and transportation

Vocational Qualification in Construction, Builder Vocational Qualification in Wood Processing, Joiner Vocational Qualification in Land Surveying, Surveyor Vocational Qualification in Building Maintenance Technology:

Heating, Plumbing and Ventilation Fitter Vocational Qualification in Vehicle Technology: Vehicle Body Repairer, Vehicle Mechanic Vocational Qualification in Logistics, Driver

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Vocational qualifications- Technology

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Electrical IT and graphic engineering

Vocational Qualification in Electrical Engineering: Electrical Engineering and Energy Technology, Electrician Electronics and Telecommunications Technology,

Electronics Assembler Automation Technology, Automation Assembler Vocational Qualification in Publishing and Printing: Layout Design, Printing Assistant Printing Technology, Printing Assistant

Vocational qualifications- Technology

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Beauty care and hairdressing

Vocational Qualification in Hairdressing, Hairdresser Vocational Qualification in Beauty Care, Beauty Therapist   

Home economics and cleaning services

Vocational Qualification in Household and Consumer Services:Consumer Adviser, Household Services Entrepreneur

Vocational Qualification in Cleaning Services,Site Facilities Operative

School of Household Management

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Vocational qualifications- Health and welfare

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Pharmaceutics, social and health care

Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care,Practical Nurse

Vocational Qualification in Pharmaceutics,Pharmaceutical Assistant

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Vocational qualifications- Health and welfare

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Turku Vocational Institute provides comprehensiveadult education services:

training for vocational, further vocational and specialistvocational qualifications

training in co-operation with regional trade and industry consulting services for businesses training in computer skills training in international affairs further education for teachers career advisory training on-the-job instructor training short-term additional vocational training

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Adult educationat Turku Vocational Institute

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Adult educationat Turku Vocational Institute

There are three levels of competence-based qualifications, depicting the general requirement level of each qualification in respect to working life.

Vocational qualification• demonstration of basic skills and knowledge required

for acquiring professional skill in a certain field • entitles the student to pursue further studies

Further vocational qualification• demonstration of the professional skill required by competent

employees in a certain field• requires advanced studies in the field and three years of experience

Specialist vocational qualification• demonstration of the management of more demanding

tasks required from a professional, such as supervisory tasks• requires advanced studies and five years of experience

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The goals of international relationsat Turku Vocational Institute are:

to provide students with the skills and knowledge to enter an evermore international world of business to complete studies abroad to develop and further deepen the international resources

of the Institute’s own staff  

Our activities are focused on three areas in particular:

development of the guidance and quality of on-the-job training development projects network projects

International relations

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Regional areas of emphasis for our international operations as based on the general Turku Strategy, and are as follows:

Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland) Baltic sea region (particularly Estonia and Germany) Russia other EU member states, for the purpose of mobility of labour twin towns of Turku and co-operative regions in the province

of Southwest Finland the site in Vietnam supported by the Development Co-operation unit

of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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International relations

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Ready to serve you!

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Turku Vocational Institute runs a number of services for training purposes:

Aninkaisten Herkku meat, fish, confectionery and bakery products variety of convenience foods available daily Ravintola Aninkainen delicious weekday lunch in the heart of the city Barber and hairdresser’s services haircuts and styling for men, women and children beard and moustache services for men Beauty care services facial, hand, foot and body treatments

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Taitikki tailored clothing minor repair services

Puuhapirtti activity centre for children aged 1 year and older,

run by practical nursing students clubs for children aged 3-4 theme birthday parties

Senioriklupi activity centre for old people, run by practical nursing students

Teaching Restaurant Alabama lunch and à la carte restaurant Cafe Alabama, take away meeting and conference services

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Technical services small print jobs, such as calling cards electricity installation and repair services computer installation and updates maintenance of electronics Auto service shop minor maintenance and repair work routine maintenance inspection checks and repairs steering and brake work, tyre work and engine problems Palveluauto Osku household cleaning, window washing general cleaning

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Ready to serve you!

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Turku is

a growing and developing centre in Finland. As Finland became member of the European Union, Turku economical area became part of the European marketing area. Free trade and central location in the Northern Europe create a totally new entrepreneur atmosphere and completely new challenges in Finland.

The views are promising

The business structure in South-Western Finland is very versatile. The area is gaining more inhabitants as Turku and Salo draw more people. The Baltic Sea area offers the Turku enterprises a chance to profit and grow and become an international business centre. The Baltic countries grow rapidly. The Baltic area offers all that is essential for a more international and network-building Turku.

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