Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services

Content of the degree

Cleaning services are needed in all sectors of working life. The cleaning service studies provide extensive basic skills for work in the field. You will learn to design and implement how cleaning is done professionally, environmentally friendly and ergonomically. The use of cleaning machines and newest technology in the field will also become familiar. After the training, you will be able to perform cleaning tasks in a versatile and professional manner in Finland. Occupational safety competence and thorough learning of different cleaning equipment and new cleaning technologies are all part of the training. You will learn how to build relationships with customers and how to market yourself as a professional. Studying includes periods of working life in different workplaces. The training enables you to work in, for example, schools, kindergartens, cleaning and property management companies, hotels, accommodation establishments and shipping companies, -there are many job opportunities available. The qualification title is Site Facilities Operative.

The cleaning industry also has excellent opportunities to move forward in your career for example into manager positions or as an entrepreneur. Studies also include First Aid course.

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 of nine years.
• This education is for those who have citizenship or residence permit in Finland or in EU/ETA/Schengen countries.
• Foreign applicants under 18 years must have a guardian living in the Tampere area. We will check the guardian’s information before inviting the applicant to an interview.
• Applicants of compulsory education age will be prioritized.
• Fluent in English language.
• Those who speak Finnish at a basic level (minimum) will be prioritized.

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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How to apply

Fill out the application form in Opintopolku.

• Please attach the document regarding your Residence permit in Finland or in EU/ETA/Schengen countries. The Residence permit must be valid until the end of June 2024.
• Please also attach a certificate of previous education (basic education diploma) with your application. The certificate must be translated into Finnish or English by an official translator.
• Motivation and language skills are tested in an admission interview, interviews will be held in Santalahdentie 10, Tampere, Finland.
• Total amount of 50 persons will be invited to the admission interview and the priority will be given to applicants already living in Finland.
• If there are more than 50 eligible applicants, we will use random selection.

Please notice the application timeline:

• Application period is February 20th – March 19th, 2024.
• The admission interview will be held on Tredu Pyynikki campus, (Santalahdentie 10) Tampere between April 17th – May 2nd. All applicants will receive a personal invitation via email.at Tredu Pyynikki Campus, (Santalahdentie 10) Tampere.
• The results of student selection will be announced on June 13th, 2024.
• The deadline for accepting the study place at the latest by June 20th, 2024.
• Maximum study period is two years.
• The studies begin on 12th August 2024.
• Study location: Tredu Santalahdentie 10, Tampere, Finland.

Further information

Guidance Counselor
Jaana Taskula
tel: +358417308104
e-mail: jaana.taskula@tampere.fi

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