Vocational qualification in Information and Communications Technology (1.8.2020)
Holders of a vocational qualification in information and communications technology have the vocational skills required for carrying out tasks in the field of information and communications technology and are able to work co-operatively in environments related to information and communications technology. Qualification holders know how to use the vocabulary specific to the field, find out the customer’s needs and make customer-oriented decisions in tasks related to information and communications technology. They ensure that the final result meets the requirements set for the work.
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The scope of the vocational qualification in information and communications technology is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).
Of the vocational units, the scope of compulsory units is 70-115 competence points and the scope of optional units 30-75 competence points. The vocational qualification in information and communications technology comprises the following qualification titles:
- Electronics Assembler
- Welfare Technology Installer
- Network Installer
- IT Support Specialist
- Software Developer.
0145
Vocational units
025
Compulsory unit
025
Basic ICT tasks
045
Electronics Assembler
045
Compulsory unit
045
Electronics installations
060
Welfare Technology Installer
060
Compulsory units
015
Using wellbeing technology to support clients in coping with daily life
045
Installations of security device and wellbeing technology systems
045
Network Installer
045
Compulsory unit
045
Network cabling
045
IT Support Specialist
045
Compulsory unit
045
Working in a technical support service
090
Software Developer
090
Compulsory units
045
Coding
045
Working as a software developer
075
Optional units
30-045
Electronics installations
015
Using wellbeing technology to support clients in coping with daily life
045
Installations of security device and wellbeing technology systems
045
Network cabling
045
Working in a technical support service
045
Coding
045
Working as a software developer
045
Implementing an embedded system
015
Installations of home and service systems
030
Service and maintenance of wellbeing technology devices
045
Installation of information network devices
045
Working in system support
030
Commissioning and servicing of electronic devices
030
Installation of access control or safety systems
030
Maintaining cybersecurity
030
Sales of IT solutions
030
Software implementation using a software component library
015
Task automation using a command language
015
Technical implementation of an online service
015
Modelling and printing of digital media
030
Working in the electrical engineering and automation sector
015
Planning a business
05
Workplace instructor training
015
Working in a company
015
Working as a top expert
015
A unit based on local competence requirements
015
A unit from another vocational upper secondary qualification, further qualification or specialist qualification
015
Higher education studies
025
Parts of common units, general upper secondary school studies or other studies supporting capacities for further studies
035
Common units
011
Communication and interaction competence
06
Mathematics and science competence
09
Citizenship and working life competence
09