Study Guide

Objective

You practice the key tasks of your field under guidance.
You apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
You develop your capability of independent and effective working.
You are able to complete tasks in your field of specialisation.

Content

You find a training place suitable for your specialisation.
You carry out assignments related to the field of business during the training period.
You report on the training according to instructions.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The duration of the 20 cr advanced training is 13 weeks full-time working.
Working hours are determined by the law regarding working hours (605/1996) and by the contract of employment which is adapted to the job in question. Thus the weekly working hours for example can be 37.5-40 hours. A week will correspond to 1.5 credits at that time.
Training is generally carried out during the lecture free time, e.g. in the summer.
A training agreement needs to be accepted before the training can be started. This agreement is made between the student, company and the training co-ordinator.

Independent track:
Training can be carried out part-time during the study time. Record (a log book) must be kept on the working hours and tasks. Advanced training is in total 481 hours
Working in several companies is possible.

Student workload

Advanced training is in total 481 hours.

Further information

hugh.clack@xamk.fi
Learn and Student platforms

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Completed training hours
An official work certificate given by the employer.
Written report on training.
Power point presentation on training.
The training report and the presentation saved in Learn.

Qualifications

You are allowed to begin the advanced practical training when you have completed all core competence studies and earned at least 15 ECTS credits of such advanced studies that prepare you for practical training and help you develop your competencies.