Qualifications: Talotekniikka

Pipe fitters are able to use the basic tools of the sector and correct techniques, select the right brackets and other materials for each site and complete ordinary pipe installations. They are able to work independently and in a quality-conscious, customer service oriented and co-operative manner. Ventilation fitters know how to complete channel and equipment installations associated with ventilation systems in new buildings following drawings and work instructions and make channel components for ventilation systems. They are able to use the basic tools of the sector and correct techniques, and select the right brackets and other materials for each site. Construction sheet-metal workers know how to install metal roofing and façades of buildings following drawings and installation instructions as well as install sheet metal components on building façades and felt, tile and profile elements on roofs and perform sheet metal work on seam roofs. They are able to use the basic tools of the sector and correct techniques and select the right materials for each site. Technical insulation fitters know how to perform insulation work on devices related to HVAC technology and on piping. They install insulation and coatings associated with heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems, use the basic tools and correct techniques of the sector, and select the right materials for each site. Refrigeration fitters know how to install the equipment and pipes of a refrigeration unit following drawings and work instructions, use the basic tools of the sector and correct techniques, and select the right insulation and other materials for each site.

Pipe fitters (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to manage the piping and equipment installations related to HPAC systems at construction sites or, alternatively, carry out fault detection, service and repair measures related to the functioning of HPAC systems. They are able to carry out a pipe fitting assignment according to applicable timetable and quality requirements.

Heating equipment fitters (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to carry out the electrical, piping and equipment installations related to heating equipment of properties and small-scale production processes and carry out the related service and repair measures. They are able to independently implement the installation and introduction of heating systems according to applicable timetable and quality requirements. Heating equipment fitters (FQ) install and service heating equipment both at building sites and in existing properties.

Ventilation fitters (FQ) and ventilation sheet-metal workers (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to install duct systems and equipment related to building ventilation systems and carry out the repairs related to the functioning of ventilation systems. They are able to perform the installations independently according to the applicable timetable and quality requirements.

Ventilation system cleaners (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to carry out work related to the cleaning and adjustment of building ventilation systems and indoor climate measurements. They are able to independently plan and carry out the measures related to the work.

Construction sheet-metal workers (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Management Technology are capable of making and fitting sheet-metal parts of buildings. They work confidently, at a professional pace and considering the progress of their work. They can independently make and install sheet-metal parts according to applicable timetable and quality requirements.

Technical insulation fitters (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Management Technology are capable of fitting the technical insulation of technical systems in buildings. They are able to independently carry out the fitting of the insulation according to the applicable timetable and quality requirements.

Chimney Sweeps (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification in Building Management Technology know how to sweep fireplaces and chimney flues in an efficient, correct and clean manner, demonstrating good manual skills. They know the legislation, instructions and recommendations concerning their field. They are able to advise and guide their customers in planning, usage and servicing issues related to combustion, replacement air, fireplaces and chimney flues. They master the basics of fire prevention and know the most important factors affecting fire and housing safety in properties and identify deficiencies and risks.

Refrigeration fitters (FQ) who have completed the Further vocational qualification of Building Maintenance Technology are experienced professionals of refrigeration fitting and maintenance of their field. They are able to install and service all refrigeration equipment and refrigeration plants of their field regardless of their size and the refrigerant used. When necessary, they use their vocational competence to familiarise less experienced refrigeration fitters with different work tasks. They have the capacity to maintain their vocational skills at a high level by following the developments taking place in the refrigeration field.

Pipe fitters (SQ) who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to take responsibility for the practical arrangements of a pipe fitting contract and tasks related to the quality management of pipe fitting at construction sites. They also know how to maintain contact with the authorities and collaborate with other stakeholder groups.

Ventilation fitters (SQ) who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to take responsibility for the practical arrangements of ventilation fitting contracts and tasks related to the quality management of the installation of ventilation systems at construction sites. They also know how to maintain contact with the authorities and collaborate with other stakeholder groups.

Construction sheet-metal workers (SQ) who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology have the practical competence required for tasks related to arranging a construction metal-sheet work contract or technical insulation and their quality management at building construction or renovation work sites. They are capable of guiding a group of fitters and taking responsibility for the group's activities. In addition, they master the communication related to the construction site, to the stakeholders of the construction site and to official regulations.

Chimney sweeps (SQ) who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology are able to work as experts of their sector in issues related to fire and housing safety in addition to the traditional chimney sweeping work. They have extensive knowledge of heating technology: combustion, arrangements for replacement air, fuels, heating equipment and their energy efficiency. They master the methods that contribute to the economical use of energy by heating equipment and protecting the environment and are able to present solution models to improve these. They have good knowledge and skills regarding the planning of the operation of a chimney sweeping business and the development of business activities.

In the Competence area in Refrigeration Technology of the Specialist vocational qualification in Building Maintenance Technology, the competence required from professionals of refrigeration technology is demonstrated by working independently as a member of the work community in technical clerical tasks in the refrigeration field. Refrigeration planners who have completed a specialist vocational qualification work with customers and stakeholders in the operating environment and work tasks of the refrigeration field. Qualification holders utilise their broad theoretical knowledge and serve as experts of refrigeration technology to the company's employees and to customers in the refrigeration field. They plan and design refrigeration equipment that fulfils the customer's cooling and heating needs and prepare a quote for the customer. Refrigeration planners who have specialised in the planning and designing of refrigeration systems of their field plan the refrigeration equipment of their field and the related auxiliary systems independently from beginning to end. Those who have specialised in project management manage refrigeration system projects and sites independently and serve as supervisors to fitters as necessary. They perform the technical documentation on the refrigeration system delivered to the customer. Those who have specialised in electrical work and electrical planning draw up electrical plans for refrigeration systems independently. They give instructions to the electricians performing the electrical work related to refrigeration fitting and servicing, and once they have acquired sufficient vocational skills, they may be in charge of electrical work in a company.