Industrial Technology Programme
The program is aimed at those who want to work with, for example, product manufacturing, operational reliability, maintenance, and welding within the technical industry. You can start working immediately after the education or continue studying. Basic qualifications are included in the program to be able to study further at the university level.
What you will learn
- You learn to use industrial technology and participate in production.
- You get to handle equipment, materials, and processes.
- You learn about the various stages of production, organizational work, product economics, the use of raw materials and energy, quality assurance, and how the choice of materials, methods, and technology can affect society and the environment.
- Parts of the education take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks (Internship/APL).
Specializations and Jobs:
Operational Reliability and Maintenance
You learn about strategic and systematic maintenance.
Example jobs:
- Service Mechanic
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
Process Technology
You learn about chemical and mechanical industrial processes, quality control, regulation, and control technology.
Example jobs:
- This specialization offers job opportunities such as industrial painter, laboratory technician in the chemical industry, or process operator.
Product and Machine Technology
You learn to handle tools, industrial equipment, and materials.
Example jobs:
- This specialization offers job opportunities such as CNC operator for metal and wood, foundry worker, machine operator, carpenter, prepress technician, printer, production technician, sawmill operator, or workshop joiner.
Welding Technology
You learn to use welding techniques and learn sheet metal processing.
Example jobs:
- This specialization offers job opportunities such as welder.
Further Studies?
If you want to study further at the university level after high school, here are some examples. You can continue your studies at either a university or vocational college.
- Mechanical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- 3D Graphic Artist
- Foundry Worker
- Maintenance Technician