Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services

Content of the degree

Cleaning services are needed in all sectors of working life and there are many job opportunities available. By completing our Cleaning Service Program, you will gain the expertise to perform cleaning tasks professionally, efficiently, and sustainably in Finland. The cleaning industry also has excellent opportunities to move forward in your career for example into manager positions or as an entrepreneur.

The cleaning service program provides extensive basic skills for working in the field.  You will learn:

• Modern cleaning techniques designed for professionalism, environmental responsibility, and ergonomic safety.
• How to operate advanced cleaning machines and use the latest technologies in the industry.
• Occupational safety skills and in-depth knowledge of cleaning equipment and innovative solutions.
• How to build customer relationships

Studies include periods of practical training in various workplaces and First Aid course.

The training enables you to work in diverse workplaces such as schools, kindergartens, cleaning and property management companies, hotels, accommodation establishments, and shipping companies. The cleaning industry also has excellent opportunities to move forward in your career for example into manager positions or as an entrepreneur.

The qualification title is Site Facilities Operative.

The scope of the Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).

Check out Finnish National Agency for Education’s requirements for this qualification.

Requirements for student selection

• Qualification equivalent to Finnish basic education (grades 1-9), qualification equivalent to Finnish general upper secondary education (high school diploma) or a vocational degree / university degree.
• Citizenship or residence permit in Finland or in EU/ETA/Schengen countries, valid until 30th June 2026 or longer.
• Fluent in English language.
• Basic level of Finnish language is required. If the applicant is of compulsory school age, Finnish is not required.

No exceptions will be made, and we do not request missing documents later. Your application will be automatically cancelled if the required attachments are not included, we are not able to open them or if you do not meet the listed requirements. Please note that applications are reviewed daily during the admission period.

Applicants under 18 years of age who live abroad must have a guardian residing in Finland (such as a parent, grandparent, close relative, or sports coach).

Duration of studies

1-2 years or according to the personal skills development plan. The studies are carried out during daytime.

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Information for applicants

• All eligible applicants (except those of compulsory school age) are invited to an in-person information session on 31 March 2026 at 10:00, at Santalahdentie 10, Tampere (no remote option).
• At the end of the session, a time for the group interview will be scheduled.
• Please note: If you do not attend the information session or the interview, your application will be cancelled.
• Applicants of compulsory school age will be invited directly to a group interview and do not need to attend the information session.
• Motivation and Finnish and English language skills will be assessed during the group interview which will take place later in April in Tampere, Finland (online interviews are not possible).

The language of instruction is English.
Studies take place in Tampere, Finland (no remote option).

Admission procedure

Fill out the application form in Opintopolku.

• Admission period: 17 February – 17 March 2026
• Selection results: Announced during weeks 23–24, by 12 June 2026 at the latest
• Deadline to accept the study place: Within one week after the selection results are published
• Start of studies: 5 August 2026

Further information

Guidance Counselor
Heljä Tokas
tel: +358405564796
e-mail: helja.tokas@tampere.fi

TreduNavi Admission Services
e-mail: tredu.haku@tampere.fi
tel +358 40 170 5649