Further Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services
Overview
Every year, the Tampere Adult Education Center (TAKK) empowers roughly 11,000 to 13,000 adult learners, equipping them with practical, career-ready skills for real-world success. Supported by a network of over 2,000 corporate partners, TAKK stands as a premier provider of vocational adult education in Finland, blending hands-on workplace simulation with flexible learning paths. The institution’s commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally. As a multi-time recipient of the Vocational Education and Training Quality Award from the Ministry of Education and Culture, TAKK delivers world-class, dual-language training that seamlessly transitions international students straight into the Finnish workforce.
Program Timeline
Study start: February 2027
Deadline for applications: 15 October 2026
Structure
The curriculum consists of 150 competence points (cps) and equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to work in the cleaning and property services sector. Students learn to provide cleaning and facility services in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards while developing strong customer service and workplace skills.
Compulsory units (60 cps – choose one):
- Restaurant Cookery (60 cps)
- Institutional Cookery (60 cps)
Optional Units (90 cps total needed):
- Preparing special diet meals (50 cps)
- Preparing dishes served cold (50 cps)
- Preparing vegetarian dishes (40 cps)
- Cooking for a catering service (40 cps)
- Different production methods in cooking (30 cps)
Program
Information
Duration: 12 months full-time studies.
Studies start: February 2027
Format: Combined theoretical, practical campus learning, and workplace-based training.
Location: Tampere, Finland.
Language: Dual-language delivery in Finnish (supported by English); final graduation and practical skill demonstrations must be completed in Finnish
Target market: Open to all nationalities except from Vietnam
Program Fee:
Admin fee: €100
Total program fee: €10,700
Full Tuition Fee Payment Deadline: October 2026
Language Training: Continuous, intensive Finnish language tracks integrated directly into the vocational curriculum framework.
Admission
Criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following requirements:
Educational Background: Completed upper secondary education (high school diploma).
Language Proficiency: Sufficient English language skills to successfully follow instruction.
Experience: No prior experience in cleaning and property services is required.
Personal Attributes: Strong motivation and suitability for the cleaning and property services sector
Optional
Supporting Documents
Applicants may also submit the following documents to support their application:
Diploma or Certificate related to Cleaning, Housekeeping, Property Services, or Facility Management
Transcript of Records (if applicable)
Certificate(s) of Employment related to Cleaning, Housekeeping, Property Services, or Facility Management
Application
Process
The selection process is highly competitive and relies on a structured evaluation timeline paired with a strict payment quota:
Application & Document Verification
The applicant submits their initial program application, which Edunation reviews to verify that all academic and entry requirements are met. Once documents are verified, Edunation generates the admin fee invoice for the applicant to process and pay.
Institutional Processing & Interview
Edunation submits the verified documents through the TAKK portal and emails the applicants' resumes directly to the institution. Once a batch of at least three applicants is confirmed, Edunation coordinates a calendar invitation for the mandatory online group interview led by TAKK.
Entrance Assessment & Evaluation
TAKK emails the interview results; successful applicants advance to a mandatory online assessment or live interview, while unsuccessful applicants end the process. Edunation officially proctors and monitors the online assessment phase, or TAKK handles the live interview phase, after which TAKK takes 1 to 2 days to evaluate and grade the performance.
Conditional Acceptance & Tuition Fee Invoice
Upon passing the entrance assessment, the applicant receives a Conditional Acceptance Letter and the Terms of Reference from TAKK. The institution then issues the vocational program tuition fee invoice, which the applicant must pay to officially secure their study place.