VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY, APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL IN THE ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION FIELD
There will be a high demand for skilled professionals in the electrical and automation field in the future to meet the industry’s growth. During an apprenticeship program, you train while working, receive a salary, and gain work experience. To participate in an apprenticeship, you must have a job in the field.
This apprenticeship program is suitable for you if you are working in the electrical and automation field or are transitioning into it. You do not have an electrical vocational qualification or you want to update your qualifications with a work-based approach. Key requirements for apprenticeship training include having a job in the field and the employer’s support during your studies. You must work an average of at least 25 hours per week, and your employer will appoint a workplace supervisor for you.
Feel free to contact the teacher in charge of the program so that we can assess your eligibility to start an apprenticeship and your need for contact instruction. The qualification is also suitable for graduates with a vocational qualification, an engineering degree, or a master’s degree in engineering from another field if you wish to qualify to work in the electrical field.
In your application, you should fill in your own details as accurately as possible, as well as the contact details of your employer (current or future).
Please fill out the application through the ”Apply for this training” button.
TRAINING PERIOD
The training typically lasts 2-3 years, depending on your individual plan. Alternatively, you can also complete individual modules of the qualification. The duration of the training is influenced by factors such as prior knowledge and previously completed studies.
TRAINING START
The apprenticeship program has continuous enrollment. Learning will begin once a sufficient number of applicants have been selected for the program. You can submit your application as soon as you have a job in the field.
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
In the electrical and automation field, you can choose to specialize as an automation assembler or an electrician. For those who have already completed a relevant vocational qualification, vocational studies are sufficient to achieve electrical qualification.
Vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering and Automation Technology (180 cp)
Compulsory Components of the Vocational Qualification for Electricians (75 osp):
– Working in the electrical engineering and automation sector 30 cp
– Low and extra-low voltage electrical installations 45 cp
Compulsory Components of the Vocational Qualification for Automation Assemblers (75 cp):
– Working in the electrical engineering and automation sector 30 cp
– Discrete automation installation 45 cp or
– Process automation installations 45 cp or
– Building automation installations 45 cp
Optional Study Modules of the Qualification (70 cp):
– Low and extra-low voltage electrical installations 45 cp
– Piece Goods Automation Installations 45 cp
– Building automation installations 45 cp
– Process automation installations 45 cp
– Electrical drive installations 25 cp
– Fire and facility protection system installations 25 cp
Common Units of Qualification (35 cp)
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAINING
The qualification is apprenticeship training, which consists of on-the-job learning throughout the apprenticeship, and varied and flexible training provided by the school. The training includes contact instruction days at school, as well as remote learning according to your personal plan. On average, you will have 1-4 days of contact instruction per month.
Contact instruction primarily takes place at the Sampo campus facilities (Sepänkyläntie 16, 65100 Vaasa). At Sampo campus, students learn in modern facilities equipped with the same machinery and tools used in industry.
Please fill out the application through the ”Apply for this training” button.
TRAINING CONTACT PERSON
Teacher Timo Mannila, VAMIA (back in office 1.8.2024)
040 6576096, timo.mannila(at)vamia.fi