Practical Training

During the practical training period the students familiarise with the working procedures and tasks in their own field of specialisation. The training period increases the students' professional skills and motivation. During the training period the students become acquainted with the activities, culture, work and social life of the organisation. The training period will emphasise internationalisation, entrepreneurship and professionalism.

Services in practical training

The aim of practical training is to familiarise the student with future working situation, tasks at work, and operations at organisations besides the meaning of entrepreneurship. Content and extent of practical training varies according to each degree programme. The extent is at least 30 credits. However, the extent in social services and health is 45, 75 or 85 credits. It is also possible to take the practical training abroad. Finns pursuing degree programmes in foreign language must undertake a part of their studies or the practical training abroad.

The student is primarily liable to acquire the work placement place. However, in the field of social services and health the university of applied sciences is primarily liable for arranging the placement for practical training.

Each degree programme unit hosts a practical training coordinator willing to guide in questions relating to practical training. For closer information consult http://www.puv.fi/study/ura-ja_rekrytointipalvelut/.

Practical training coordinators:

  • Lecturer Marianne Waltermann, business and administration
    tel: 0207 663 440
    email: marianne.waltermann@puv.fi

  • Lecturer Ann-Sophie Blomqvist, social services
    tel: 0207 663 509
    email: asb@puv.fi

  • Lecturer Sirkka Hellman, business information technology
    tel: 0207 663 333
    email: sirkka.hellman@puv.fi

  • Teacher Johanna Latvala, health care
    tel: 0207 663 422
    email: johanna.latvala@puv.fi

  • Chief Coordinator Jouko Pakka, technology and communication
    tel: 0207 663 396
    email: jouko.pakka@puv.fi

  • Lecturer Kirsi Salomaa, tourism and catering
    tel: 0207 663 416
    email: kirsi.salomaa@puv.fi.

Practical training placement internship, including internship plan and practical training report, is accepted by the teacher responsible for practical training that also enters the performance into the study register.