Qualifications: Kone- ja tuotantotekniikka, puuteollisuus

Holders of the Further vocational qualification in Machine Mechanics and Maintenance have the vocational skills required in performing diverse mechanical installation and maintenance tasks independently. They have strong skills in the installation, servicing and repairing of machines and equipment. They prepare for the installation and maintenance tasks carefully, perform the required measures and take care of the documentation of the work and handing it over to the customer. They function as experts of their field in the work community and work actively with different stakeholders.

Holders of the further vocational qualification in the Wood Industry have the vocational skills required for working in the wood industry. Qualification holders act responsibly and economically and in accordance with the quality targets and are able to comply with the instructions and operating practices of the workplace. They know how to work safely in the operating environment of the competence area they have completed. They have a good overall understanding of the production processes and raw materials in their competence area and of the requirements final use sets for the product.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Board Industry are able to work independently in operating and monitoring tasks in several processes chosen by them in the board industry. They are able to monitor the condition of the equipment, ensure that processes run without malfunctions and determine the causes of possible malfunctions.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Timber Structure Industry are able to work independently in the work tasks of their field. They are able to make products that are manufactured in the timber structure industry.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Joinery Industry are able to work independently in the work tasks of their field. They are able to make joinery products using materials, processed products and supplies.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Sawmill Industry are able to work independently in operating and monitoring tasks in several processes chosen by them in the sawmill industry or in further processing of sawn timber. They are able to monitor the condition of the equipment, ensure that processes run without malfunctions and determine the causes of possible malfunctions.

The Specialist vocational qualification in First-Level Management in Production (180 competence points) is intended for persons who work in supervisory and managerial positions in the industrial and production sectors and want to develop their competence. The Specialist Qualification in First-Level Management in Production consists of a compulsory unit (80 competence points) and optional units (100 competence points).

Qualification holders are able to manage the personnel of their area of responsibility, manage the production work in their area of responsibility, work in accordance with the safety instructions and environmental guidelines in their organisation and develop their supervisory skills.

Holders of the Qualification in First-Level Management in Production have the knowledge and skills required in the special areas of their chosen units. The competence related to the optional units may be related to production management, development of the personnel's competence, management of maintenance work in production, project management in a production environment or safety and environmental management in production.

Holders of the Specialist Qualification in Machine Mechanics and Maintenance have the vocational skills required for ensuring the high quality of work and the achievement of the financial targets set for working. They calculate the costs of the site and plan the required equipment and employee resources. They take into account the safety factors related to the work environment, machines and equipment and their operation.

Holders of the specialist vocational qualification in the wood industry have the vocational skills required for working in the wood industry. Qualification holders are able to work responsibly and economically in accordance with the quality targets and comply with the instructions and operating practices of the workplace. They are able to act safely in the operating environments of the competence areas they have completed and provide guidance in the operating practices and operating system of the workplace.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Mechanical Forest Industry can work in supervisory, planning and development tasks in the mechanical forest industry according to the choices they have made. They have a good overall understanding of the production process, the raw material and the requirements set by final use.

Qualification holders who have completed the Competence area in the Joinery Industry are able to work independently in demanding work tasks of their field. They can plan and supervise work tasks in their area of responsibility. They develop the activities in their area of responsibility using their good overall understanding of the materials, manufacturing processes and services in the joinery industry.

Competence area in Production Technology, Machinist

Machinists can make components of machines and other parts in accordance with working drawings by machining, utilising automatic machine tools. 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. Machinists are also responsible for the quality of the products they have made and for the correct controls and operation of the machines they use. They are able to programme a CNC machine tool and use it in manufacturing.

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 competences 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.

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.

Competence area in Assembly and Automation, Automation Assembler

Automation assemblers can assemble and install automation equipment and their components. They are familiar with the structures and operation of the components and equipment in machine automation and can use the materials and different installation methods safely and appropriately in their work. Automation assemblers are able to apply mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical engineering in electromechanical installations. They are able to carry out mechanical and electromechanical installations in the correct order and using the correct methods safely with the help of work instructions and drawings. Automation assemblers are able to check the parts and components to be installed and carry out the necessary adjustments, controls, and programming and do the related documentation. They participate in the introduction, services and repairs of equipment.

Competence area in Rubber Production Technology, Rubber Product Manufacturer

Rubber product manufacturer is able to work in the production of rubber tyres and other technical rubber products in various tasks in the manufacture of tires and other technical rubber products. They are able to correct the most common functional disturbances in the manufacturing process, which may be material-based or technical faults in machinery and equipment. They know the materials used in the manufacturing process, their properties in different stages of the process. They are able to operate rubber production machines and perform daily maintenance tasks on them. For their part, they are able to take responsibility for the quality of products and work economically.

Competence area in Plastic Production Technology, Plastic Product Manufacturer

Plastic product manufacturer is able to work in production tasks in the plastics industry, both in manual production and in highly mechanized and automated industry. They are able to work in a wide range of tasks in the field, such as manufacturing, finishing and repairing plastic products and working as a product development assistant. They are able to operate plastic production machines and perform daily maintenance tasks on them. They are able to take into account the effects of manufacturing stages on plastic raw materials, product properties, health and the environment in the manufacturing process and are able to minimize the environmental load. For their part, they are responsible for the quality and safety of the products they manufacture.

Competence area of the Joinery Industry, Joiner

The core competences of joiners include carrying out joinery tasks safely, planning the implementation of the work with the help of drawings and work instructions, the skill to appropriately use the materials and processed wood products of the wood industry, familiarity with and consideration of the properties and behaviour of wood in making joinery products, command of the use of the basic machines used in the joinery industry to make different joinery products, and command of the modern industrial manufacturing technology.

Competence area of the Board Industry, Board Process Operator

The core competences of board process operators include carrying out safely their chosen work tasks in the board industry, performing condition monitoring and ensuring that the process runs without malfunctions. They have an overall understanding of the production process of boards and the quality of the products and are able to take into consideration the structure, properties and defects of wood when machining it.

Competence area of the Sawmill Industry, Sawmill Process Operator

The core competence of sawmill process operators includes carrying out safely their chosen work tasks in the sawmill industry, performing condition monitoring and ensuring that the process runs without malfunctions. They have an overall understanding of the production process and further processing of sawn timber and the quality of the products. They are also able to take into consideration the structure, properties and defects of wood when machining it.

Competence area of the Timber Structure Industry, Industrial Carpenter

The core competences of industrial carpenters include carrying out work tasks safely in the timber structure industry, planning the implementation of the work with the help of drawings and work instructions, the skill to appropriately use the materials of the wood industry, familiarity with and consideration of the properties and behaviour of wood in the manufacture of structural wood products, command of the use of the basic machines used in the timber structure industry to make different industrial structural wood products and command of the modern industrial manufacturing technology.