Gardener | Vocational Qualification in Horticulture
| Study location | Finland, Kauhajoki |
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| Type | Vocational School, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | Finnish |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We expect students to continue developing their Finnish language skills to B 1.2. level. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | Finnish You can apply to Vuoksi when you have passed B1.1 level test. We accept students who’s Finnish language skills are at the B 1.2. level. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. Requirements for applying: After applying you are required to attend the interview Please take the original documents along. |
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Overview
Competence area of Landscape Industries
Gardeners who have completed the competence area of landscape industries are able to build and maintain safe and pleasant green areas that support biodiversity. They are familiar with the materials used in landscaping and know how to work with them. They can interpret the documents used in landscaping and maintenance and comply with the quality requirements of the sector. They can operate the machinery, equipment, and tools used in the building and maintenance of green areas.
Vuoksi has well equipped indoor and outdoor practice areas. Schools own garden/flower shop is run by students.
The practice periods are in real local companies or in the public sector.
Basic working clothes are provided by the school.
For more information:
Gardener
When applying use only the application: “Hae koulutukseen jatkuvassa haussa”
(Apply for training in the continous applicaton process)
Vuoksi Student association has a game room at the campus. The Student Association organizes also different events during the year.
Kauhajoki Town:
Vuoksi Campuses are located close to the Kauhajoki town center.
Kauhajoki town is situated in southern Ostrobothnia. With its dynamic and thriving business community, Kauhajoki is the second largest town in the Province of Western Finland in terms of land area. The population is approximately 14 000.
Kauhajoki is known for its beautiful nature. Two national parks, Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, and the magnificent landscape of the Hyypänjokilaakso river valley will inspire any visitor to pause and admire the diversity of nature. The boundless expanse of the Ostrobothnia lowlands is a breathtaking sight.
More information on Kauhajoki:
Kauhajoki Town
Suupohja region
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not provided. We co-operate with Kauhajoki Town rental apartments and help you organizing accommodation. The costs are around 150€-300€/month.