Vocational education in Finland is more practical or training oriented. The education and training are intended for young people completing their basic education and for adults who are already working. After vocational education and training, you can start working or apply to a higher education institute.
Mostly vocational degrees are free for International students but it is always recommended to see the webpage of the school or college in which you are intending to apply.
Vocational upper secondary qualification in restaurant and catering services – Cook program provides you with the basic knowledge of both theory and practice in the food production tasks in the restaurant industry in planning, cooking and presenting restaurant dishes and in storing food ingredients.
This program provides you with the basic knowledge of both theory and practice of mechanical engineering industry. As a machinist you will make components of machines and other parts in accordance with working drawings by machining, utilizing automatic machine tools. You learn to 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. As a machinist you are also responsible for the quality of the products made and for the correct controls and operation of the machines you use. You will learn to program a CNC machine tool and use it in manufacturing.