1. Presentation 2014 Oulu Vocational College

2. 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 OSAO Presentation 20142

3. 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 OSAO Presentation 20143

4. 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 OSAO Presentation 20144

5. Our Values Equity Honesty Creativity Courage Responsibility OSAO Presentation 20145

6. Number of Students OSAO Presentation 20146 Total number of vocational upper secondary qualification students: 6495

7. 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. OSAO Presentation 20147

8. Structure of Studies 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 20148

9. 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 OSAO Presentation 20149

10. 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 OSAO Presentation 201410

11. 33 Vocational Qualifications in Seven Fields Technology Communication and Transport Building Maintenance Technology Chemical Engineering Construction Electrical Engineering Food Production Laboratory Technology Logistics Metalwork and Machinery Mining Publishing and Printing Safety and Security Surface Treatment Technology Technical Design Textiles and Clothing Upholstery Vehicle Technology Wood Processing OSAO Presentation 201411

12. Work Based Learning Periods Work based learning periods done abroad – not only professional but also cultural and language skills. OSAO Presentation 201412

13. Internationality Internationality is a strategic choice for Oulu Vocational College OSAO. OSAO Presentation 201413

14. OSAO Presentation 201414 Thank You!