A vocational education and training course will give you a vocational qualification. You can then go to work, or apply for further studies at a university of applied sciences.

You must follow the correct application procedure to study for a vocational upper secondary qualification. Most schools use the joint application system. The joint application procedure takes place twice a year: if your course starts in the autumn, you should apply in the spring. If your course starts in January, you should apply in the autumn. If you do not have a Finnish basic education certificate, you can apply through the discretionary admissions.

Many schools also have rolling admissions for those who have already completed a degree or who have acquired skills in the workplace.

Information on courses included in the joint application system and the application periods – opintopolku.fi

PREPARATORY  TRAINING 

TUVA-training: If you want to find out which profession is most suitable for you you can apply for this preparation training before starting vocational education.

TUVA-training for foreigners –Tavastia Vocational College (kktavastia.fi)

TAVASTIA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

At Tavastia Vocational College, you can complete qualifications such as vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications.  

 HÄME VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (HAMI)

At Häme Vocational Institute, you can complete qualifications such as vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications.

You can study for example agriculture in Mustiala, forestry in Evo, food industry or meat industry in Sairio and gardening in Lepa or traffic branch and management in Hämeenlinna.

HYRIA

At Hyria, you can complete qualifications such as vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications. Hyria also offers vocational further education and training for attaining vocational competences. And you can obtain different types of competence certificates. Read more about the comepetence trainings (e.g. the Hygiene Proficiency Card and the Occupational Safety Card).

Kiipula Vocational College

At Kiipula Vocational College, you can complete qualifications such as vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications. Kiipula also offers further training courses for professionals in various fields.

APPRENTICESHIPS

You can apply for an apprenticeship to complete a vocational upper secondary qualification, further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification. An apprenticeship means that you will study the vocation in the workplace and the theory at the school. Apprenticeships are suitable for both young people and adults.

Apprenticeship training for the student (oppisopimus.fi)

TE-Palvelut – Apprenticeship training

Tavastia Vocational College – Apprenticeship training