1. Oulu Vocational College OSAO

2. 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 20152

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6. 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 20156

7. Students by Sector OSAO presentation 20157

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10. 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 201510

11. 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 201511

12. 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 201512

13. 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 voluntary 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 201513

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15. Structure of Studies, löytyykö opintopisteversiota englanniksi? Vocational studies 90 credits Specialist vocational studies Elective studies 0-10 credits On-the-job-learning minimum 20 credits Core subjects 20 credits Compulsory subjects16 credits Optional subjects 4 credits Free-choise studies 10 credits In total 120 credits OSAO presentation 201515

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