Vuoksi Vocational Education College
Suupohja koulutuskuntayhtymä Vuoksi provides and develops high-quality vocational qualifications to promote the well-being of the society, region and people in close co-operation with employers and their establishments.
As a regional vocational upper secondary education provider, we have a mission to provide the basic knowledge and the skills that meets the needs of the working life and future. We will build for our students flexible learning environments and individual study paths.
We have over 650 full-time students. Vocational education and training (VET) is popular among young people in Finland. Over 50% of young people applying to secondary level studies choose VET.
Accommodation
We help to find accommodatin. The rental costs are around 200-500€/month (dormitory or apatment).
About studies
For every student a PCDP is developed (=personal competence development plan). Studies proceed according to one’s own individual and personal plan.
Depending on the previous work experience of the individual student, there are internships periods during studies. These internships are served without salary and are part of the course of the student’s studies.
The basic working clothes and shoes are provided. Studying material (books etc) are provieded. Lunch is provieded on schooldays. For agricultural students breakfast and dinner are also provided during schooldays.
About Kauhajoki Town
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. Population is approximately 14 000.
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Applying
1.1.-26.4.2024
Interwiews: 1.1-31.5.2024
Announcement period: 1.-17.6.2024
Studies starts: 5.8.2024
2nd Applying Period:
26.6-31.7.2024Interviews: 5.8.-16.8.2024
Studies start: 1.10.2024
You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
Submit application, Finest Future diploma and motivation letter IN FINNISH. You can include other material too (portfolio, video etc).
More about us:
Please find the links for the application portal below:
Apply from here: Rural Entrepreneur
Apply from here: Building Constructor
Apply from here: Software Developer, game industry
Apply from here: Plater-welder
Building Constructor | Vocational Qualification in Construction
Finland, Kauhajoki
- High school / secondary education (or higher)
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
- Apply from here
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish.
- Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, Finnish (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- Student Visa
- Health insurance
- You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
- Finnish
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
- At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
Requirements for applying:
(all documents must be in English or in Finnish)
- 18 years old or older
- Finnish language B1.2 (studies are in Finnish) and English
- Latest study certificate (high school diploma or higher). Take original documents along.
- Motivational video/letterAfter applying you are required to attend the interview
Please take the original documents along.
Overview
Building Constructors who are able to perform foundation stage tasks on a building construction site and know how to perform work on outer and partition walls as well as roof framing tasks, including laying insulation, following plans and documents. They know how to use the basic tools of the construction site as well as correct working methods and materials.
Well-equipped indoor and outdoor practical areas.
The practice periods are in real local companies.
Basic working clothes are provided by the school.
For more information:
Building Constructor
When applying use only the application: “Hae koulutukseen jatkuvassa haussa”
(Apply for training in the continous applicaton process)
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus (billiard, ping pong, darts, table football). The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki Town:
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki Town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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Gardener | Vocational Qualification in Horticulture
- High school / secondary education (or higher)
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
- Apply from here
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish.
- Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- Student Visa
- Health insurance
- You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirements
- Finnish
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
- At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
- Requirements for applying:(all documents must be in English or in Finnish)
- Finnish language B1.2 (studies are in Finnish) and English
- Latest study certificate (high school diploma or higher). Take original documents along.
- Motivational video/letter
- After applying you are required to attend the interview
- Please take the original documents along.
Overview
Competence area of Landscape Industries
Gardeners who have completed the competence area of landscape industries are able to build and maintain safe and pleasant green areas that support biodiversity. They are familiar with the materials used in landscaping and know how to work with them. They can interpret the documents used in landscaping and maintenance and comply with the quality requirements of the sector. They can operate the machinery, equipment, and tools used in the building and maintenance of green areas.
Vuoksi has well equipped indoor and outdoor practice areas. Schools own garden/flower shop is run by students.
The practice periods are in real local companies or in the public sector.
Basic working clothes are provided by the school.
For more information:
Gardener
When applying use only the application: “Hae koulutukseen jatkuvassa haussa”
(Apply for training in the continous applicaton process)
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus. The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki Town:
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki Town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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Mechanical Fitter & Plater-welder | Vocational Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
High school / secondary education (or higher)
You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
Apply from here to Mechanical Fitter
Apply from here to Plater-welder
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
Student Visa
Health insurance
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirement
Finnish
You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
OTher requirements : At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
Overview
Competence area in Assembly and Automation, Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical fitters can assemble and install mechanical machines and equipment. They are able to carry out machine installations in the correct order and using the correct methods with the help of work instructions and drawings. Mechanical fitters are able to inspect the parts and components that are to be installed, carry out the required checks and adjustments and do the required documentation. They are familiar with the structures and operation of machines and equipment, are able to use materials and different assembly methods appropriately and safely in their work. Mechanical fitters area able to apply mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics in their work. They are able to install machines and equipment, service them, and participate in the introduction and repairs of equipment.
Mechanical fitters work in tasks involving installation and assembling of different mechanical equipment and machines in industry, repair shops or the customer’s facilities. They work as part of production by carrying out assemblies, installing individual parts, or machine parts and by participating in servicing and maintenance tasks. Installation work may be serial work or include fault detection and changing even large components.
Competence area in Production Technology, Plater-welder
Plater-welders can plan and do plate work, welding, and work on metal structures according to drawings, using modern manufacturing methods. They can plan the order of the different work stages of the manufacturing process and use the materials, machines, equipment, and methods of the field appropriately and safely in their work. They have acquired the competencies and passed the tests required for their occupation. They are also responsible for the quality of the product they have manufactured and the correct controls and operation of the machines they use.
Plater-welders weld, shape and join plates. They work as part of production in which different objects are manufactured from steel according to work drawings and instructions. Their work tasks include work such as different kinds of welding tasks and cutting and bending plates.
Plater-welders work in the metal industry in the manufacture of plate pieces and welded pieces, making different steel structures or their components.
For more information:
Mechanical Fitter
Plater-Welder
When applying use only the application: “Hae koulutukseen jatkuvassa haussa”
(Apply for training in the continous applicaton process)
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus (billiard, ping pong, darts, table football). The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki town
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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Restaurant Cook | Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering services
High school / secondary education (or higher)
You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
Language requirements
Finnish
You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
Other requirements
At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
Requirements for applying:
(all documents must be in English or in Finnish)
- 18 years old or older
- Finnish language B1.2 (studies are in Finnish) and English
- Latest study certificate (high school diploma or higher). Take original documents along.
- Motivational video/letter
After applying you are required to attend the interview
Please take the original documents along.
More information : vuoksi.fi/..-ja-cateringalan-perustutkinto
Overview
Competence area of Food Services
Cook works in food preparation tasks at restaurants with different business ideas or missions or in public sector units. Cook can prepare tasty, nutritious and wholesome food and take special diets into account. Cook can set out food as individual plated dishes or dishes for a large group of customers.
After completing your degree, you can work for example in cafés, restaurants, staff restaurants, traffic restaurants, fast food, party service or tourism companies as well as in hospitals, schools and other public sector kitchens.
Vuoksi has well equipped practical restaurant kitchen and schools own institutional kitchens.
The practice perioids are in real local companies (restaurants, cafes, institutional kitchens etc).
The basic working clothes and shoes are provided by the school.
For more information:
Cook
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus (billiard, ping pong, darts, table football). The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki Town:
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki Town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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Rural Entrepreneur | Vocational Qualification in Agriculture
- High school / secondary education (or higher)
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level..
- Apply from here
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish.
- Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- Student Visa
- Health insurance
- You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
- Finnish
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
- At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
- Requirements for applying: (all documents must be in English or in Finnish)
- 18 years old or older
- Finnish language B1.2 (studies are in Finnish) and English
- Latest study certificate (high school diploma or higher). Take original documents along.
- Motivational video/letter
After applying you are required to attend the interview
Please take the original documents along.
Overview
Competence area of Agriculture, Rural Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs who have selected the competence area of agriculture know how to work in various types of rural enterprises. They have extensive basic knowledge regarding how to keep land fertile and the factors that affect plant growth. They possess good technical skills and know how to use and take care of the machinery and equipment necessary for their work. Depending on their choices, they know how to manage production animals and promote their welfare, pursue forestry methodically, serve customers, or use and plan the production technology and the building stock of their enterprise.
We have a modern teaching farm; new robo barn, modern agricultural machinery, well-being center for dogs and different domestic animals.
The practice periods are done on our teaching farm and/or on other farms.
Basic working clothes are provided by the school.
As a rural entrepreneur you can work in various occupations in the agricultural sector, such as farmer, farm animal caretaker, , agricultural shops and companies providing interlacing, working, machinery, bioenergy and landscape maintenance services as an entrepreneur or employee.
When applying use only the application: “Hae koulutukseen jatkuvassa haussa”
(Apply for training in the continous applicaton process)
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus. The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki town
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
Kauhajoki has a wide range of training and educational institutes offering general, vocational, and tertiary education.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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Software Developer in Game Industry | Vocational Qualification in Information and Communications Technology
- High school / secondary education (or higher)
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level.
- Apply from here
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish.
- Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- Student Visa
- Health insurance
- You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
- Finnish
- You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level.
- At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.
- Requirements for applying:(all documents must be in English or in Finnish)
- 18 years old or older
- Finnish language B1.2 (studies are in Finnish) and English
- Latest study certificate (high school diploma or higher). Take original documents along.
- Motivational video/letter
After applying you are required to attend the interview
- Please take the original documents along.
Overview
The main focus of software developer training in the game industry is working on various game projects. During the training, you will learn the different stages of the game production process, such as scriptwriting, graphic design, coding, 3D modeling, and game implementation, as well as the use of different development environments. The work of a software developer combines logical thinking and creativity. The training gives you the readiness to be placed in diverse positions in the growing gaming industry.
The most typical jobs in the industry are concept designer, game designer, game developer, programmer, system specialist and product marketer.
For more information:
Software Developer
Vuoksi has well equipped classrooms with laptops, desktops and tablets.
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus (billiard, ping pong, darts, table football). The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki Town
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.
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