Qualification of teacher in vocational education and training
View connections →Occupation description: Teaching vocational or common qualification units in vocational training
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Teaching vocational or common qualification components in vocational training Vocational qualifications include vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications. The Finnish National Agency for Education decides the criteria for each qualification. The national qualification requirements determine the composition and modules of the qualification.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a teacher in vocational education abroad and want to qualify as a teacher in vocational or common qualification units in Finland, apply to the Finnish National Agency for Education for a decision on eligibility. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education. There are also language requirements for teachers in vocational education. In addition, prior work experience may be a requirement. In some fields, the right to exercise a profession is required. You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 295331000 · Charged
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.