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Holders of the Further Vocational Qualification in the Bakery Sector work in small bakeries (Baker) and confectioneries (Confectioner) and in the baking industry (Industrial Baker) making different bakery products from dough into finished products. In industrial bakeries, qualification holders require help also from other people with various competencies. Qualification holders master the ingredients of a bakery and their use. They know how to weigh the ingredients and make doughs and batters for bread, buns and pastries. They form doughs into products, take the products to rise and bake them at correct temperatures for the required time. Confectioners make various confectionary products from making doughs and batters to baking, decoration, finishing and packaging. Depending on the chosen optional units, industrial bakers master two or three phases of the manufacturing process in the baking industry. Confectioners and bakers also make special dietary products.

Qualification holders master food safety and the use of machines and equipment. They also keep their work environment tidy and clean, complying with food legislation and the company's self-monitoring programme. Qualification holders are familiar with instructions related to occupational health and safety and ergonomics. They wrap the products in appropriate packaging, make product labels, package products, and send them to customers. They work economically, productively, and flexibly and master the working methods of the bakery sector. Qualification holders know how to ensure product quality and use information technology in their work.

Holders of a Further Vocational Qualification in the Food Industry are able to work in compliance with food legislation and the company's and the work site's self-monitoring plan. They know how to observe the guidelines of good hygiene in their work and take care of the tidiness of their working environment. In addition, qualification holders are able to work in compliance with the company's quality system and assess the quality of the finished product. Additionally, they are able to work in the food industry production process and observe the instructions related to occupational health and safety and ergonomics. They know how to work in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with sustainable practices. Based on the competence area they have chosen, qualification holders are able to make one or two food products from a total of sixteen product categories in the manufacturing process of the food industry. They master the manufacturing process from receiving the ingredients to making the product, cleaning the machines and equipment, and assessing the quality of the finished product. Qualification holders, who have completed the competence area in meat processing, master the activities referred to in the regulation on the protection of animals at the time of killing, and master slaughtering, meat cutting, or meat inspection for the animal species they have chosen. Qualification holders know how to work in tasks that support production in the manufacturing process of the competence area in dairy production. Depending on the optional units they have chosen, qualification holders know how to package, store, or dispatch food industry products.

Holders of the Further vocational qualification in the Textiles and Fashion Industry

• follow the development of the industry and utilise their knowledge of the developments of services, products and manufacture in diverse ways in their work
• work in a professional and a quality-conscious manner and with cost-awareness, promoting the principles of sustainable development.
• communicate about their skills and carry out marketing communications about products or services and produce content
• productise a product or a service
• serve customers and work in a customer-oriented, responsible and goal-oriented manner observing the rules of working life in the global and multi-cultural operating environment of the industry
• according to their choices, make materials or products used in the industry or produce services
• use different raw materials, materials and working methods in appropriate ways, taking into consideration their special properties
• use the machines, equipment and tools of the industry diversely
• keep up to date with and take advantage of the phenomena in fashion and use their knowledge of traditions and design skills
• exploit trends, visual aspects and shape control in their work.

Qualification holders have the vocational skills required in working life, specialising according to their choices in the design and manufacture of textiles and fashion products or in the production of services.

Holders of the specialist vocational qualification in hairdressing and beauty care have diverse manual skills and specialist skills in different work and care methods. They are able to provide individualised high-quality service to their customers, taking advantage of their wide knowledge of products and special expertise. They are able to create collaboration networks with other specialists. Qualification holders can manage customerships and provide added value to customers by developing services. They are able to plan, implement and manage different projects. They know how to ensure occupational and customer safety in all situations, and how to develop their work community and promote sustainable development. They know how to evaluate their own work and use it to improve their work and as part of their career planning.

Barbers (SQ) are able to provide to customers different hair and beard styling service packages in which they use demanding colouring, perming and barbering techniques.

Hairdressers (SQ) are able provide to customers different hairdressing and make-up service packages in which they use demanding colouring, perming and hairdressing techniques.

Specialist Beauty Therapists are able to provide to customers different skin care service packages in which they use specialised treatment methods.

Beauty Consultants (SQ) are able to train target groups consisting of consumers and business customers.

Optional units expand or deepen students' skills in all competence areas.

The specialist vocational qualification in the bakery sector includes three qualification titles, which are Confectioner (SQ), Industrial Baker (SQ), and Baker (SQ). Confectioners are able to generate ideas for, plan, and make a set of confectionary products, a masterpiece, and specialist confectionary products. Industrial bakers are able to generate ideas for, plan, and make a set of products in the baking industry. Bakers are able to generate ideas for, plan and make a set of bakery products, a masterpiece, and specialist bakery products. Holders of a specialist vocational qualification in the bakery sector know how to work hygienically, safely, and ergonomically and comply with the company's self-monitoring programme.

Depending on the optional units they have chosen, qualification holders are able to manage the business operation of a company in the bakery sector, take charge of the personnel, the company's procurement process, and the familiarisation of the personnel. In addition, qualification holders are able to plan and lead a development project in production or plan and implement a product development process as a whole in the bakery sector. Depending on the units they have chosen, qualification holders master the international competition activities in the bakery sector and are able to generate ideas for, plan, and make a range of desserts.

Qualification holders who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in the Textiles and Fashion Industry have in-depth vocational skills suitable for the development of product manufacture, services or activities in the industry according to the choices they have made. They are able to instruct, guide, assess and develop the work processes, work methods and tools of the industry and work responsibly and with an awareness of the importance of ecological and ethical issues in promoting sustainable development in the industry. As necessary, they know how to draw on the latest trends, their expertise in materials and their cultural and heritage knowledge as well as digitality. Qualification holders work in networks, improve their competence and follow the global development of the industry. They work in a goal-oriented and flexible manner as part of a team or network.

Holders of a vocational qualification in food production have the vocational skills required for working in the food production sector. They know how to conduct self-monitoring, observe good food hygiene, and ensure product safety and the good quality of the product. Qualification holders know how to control the production process and keep it running. They know how to make foods, bakery products, meat products and dairy products in accordance with the competence area they have chosen. Qualification holders have the abilities required in the industrial food production process or in small-scale production. In addition, depending on the optional units they have chosen, they are able to package foods, carry out warehouse activities or dispatching in companies in the food production sector, carry out food-related tasks in stores or make foods in an international environment.

Qualification holders possess the competence required in serving customers and selling hairdressing and beauty care products and services. In addition to customer service skills, a good knowledge of products and taking care of the safety of work and customers are key competencies. In addition to the extensive basic competence, qualification holders have more specialised skills based on their competence areas. Beauty consultants are able to provide guidance and advice on skin and hair care and the use of products to customers. Beauty therapists have the vocational skills required in performing facial treatments, pedicures and manicures, and guide customers in self-care of the skin and in the use of the products. Hairdressers and barbers have the vocational skills required in performing haircuts using hairdressing techniques and in styling hair using different techniques. Barbers know how to do haircuts using barbering techniques, style hair, and perform beard treatments. Competence can be further expanded with optional units in all competence areas.

Holders of the vocational qualification in the textiles and fashion industry

• work in a customer-oriented, responsible and systematic manner and follow the rules of working life

• work in a quality and cost-conscious manner according to the principles of sustainable development

• use different materials and manufacturing techniques and appropriate machines, equipment and tools

• use their knowledge of fashion and design and take advantage of trends, visuality and controlling shape

• communicate about their competence and vocational skills by exploiting digitalisation

• work co-operatively in the global and multicultural operating environment of their field.