1. Oulu Vocational College OSAO

2. 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).
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5. Oulu Vocational College Units
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7. 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
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8. Students by Sector
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9. 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
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10. 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.
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11. Customer Services OSAO offers services to the public. Good examples:
house building
massage
special event catering
dressmaking
car repair
online store run by students
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12. 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.
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14. 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
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