Building and Construction Programme
This program is aimed at those who want to work with building, renovating, and remodeling houses and structures. You can start working immediately after the education or continue studying. Basic eligibility is included in the program to enable further studies at the university level.
What You'll Learn
- You will learn about construction and civil engineering.
- You will gain knowledge on how to build efficiently, safely, and environmentally.
- You will learn about different professions and work processes in the industry.
- Parts of the education take place at one or several workplaces for at least 15 weeks (Internship/APL).
Specializations and Jobs:
Building Construction
You will learn about construction and renovation of buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Example jobs:
- Mason
- Carpenter
- Floor layer
- Roofer
Groundwork and Civil Engineering
You will learn about various types of groundwork and civil engineering tasks performed both with machines and by hand. For example, you will learn to lay foundations and run cables for electricity, water, and sewage to buildings. You will also learn to carry out various types of groundworks to build roads and railways and to create parks and green spaces.
Example jobs:
- Construction machinery operator
- Road and civil engineering worker
Painting
You will learn about new and repainting, as well as applying different wall coverings and paint.
Example jobs:
- Painter
Building Sheet Metal Work
You will learn about sheet metal work in building, ventilation, and indoor climate.
Example jobs:
- Building sheet metal worker or ventilation sheet metal worker
Further Studies?
If you want to pursue further studies at the university level after high school, here are some examples. You can continue at either university or vocational college.
- Concrete Engineer
- Civil Engineering Diver
- Building Permit Officer
- Architect
- Civil Engineer
- Building Permit Officer