Professional skills ranging from basic qualifications to specialist vocational qualifications. The language of education and training at Sataedu is Finnish. A learner applying to Sataedu is required to have sufficient proficiency in the Finnish language, and if necessary, the learner’s language skills are tested in an interview or with a language test.
At Sataedu, students can complete
- basic vocational qualifications
- further vocational qualifications
- specialist vocational qualifications
- parts of various qualifications
More information about Sataedu’s basic qualifications
All Sataedu’s Finnish vocational education and training sectors are introduced on the sataedu.fi/koulutukset webpage. The webpage is in Finnish.
International Mobility Periods for Learners
Every year Sataedu welcomes learners for mobility periods from our international partners. During the mobility period the language used for studying and learning at the workplace and during other activities is English.
Basic Vocational Qualification Serves as the Basis for Professional Competence
The completion of a basic vocational qualification prepares the student for working life and qualifies him or her for further study. It is suitable for an applicant with little or no work experience in the field.
The extent of a basic vocational qualification is 180 competence points (cp). The duration of the studies is individual, because previous studies and work experience may shorten the study period. The maximum duration of the studies is approximately three years.
Structure of a basic qualification, 180 cp
Vocational parts of the qualification, 145 cp
- parts of the qualification which are compulsory to all those completing the qualification
- elective parts of the qualification
Common parts of the qualification, 35 cp
- bolster societal and working life competences, communication and interaction skills and mathematical-scientific competence
Further Vocational Qualification and Specialist Vocational Qualification Deepen professional competence
Further vocational qualification is suitable for an applicant who has already completed basic training in the field or has acquired equivalent competence in working life. Further vocational qualification demonstrates competence that is deeper than in a basic qualification.
The extent of a further vocational qualification is 120, 150 or 180 competence points, depending on the qualification. The qualification consists of compulsory and elective parts.
Specialist vocational qualification requires sound professional skills and solid work experience in the field. The student shall demonstrate comprehensive management of professional skills and competence.
The extent of a specialist vocational qualification is 160, 180 or 210 competence points. The qualification consists of compulsory and elective parts.
Further and specialist vocational qualifications can also be completed while working.