Study Further Vocational Qualification in Food Services at TAKK
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 to meet the urgent demands of the global hospitality and culinary sectors. 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
Vocational training start: April 2027
Deadline for applications: 30 November 2026
Structure
The curriculum consists of 150 competence points (cps). Students specialize in their chosen culinary field based on career orientation:
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: 18 months full-time studies.
Studies start: April 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 executed in Finnish.
Target market: Open to all nationalities except from Vietnam
Program Fee:
Total program fee: €12,200 total (€10,700 for Year 1 + €1,500 for Year 2).
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 food services is required.
Personal Attributes: Strong professional motivation and suitability for the hospitality and culinary sectors.
Acceptable Backgrounds
for TAKK
The program is open to applicants with a variety of backgrounds, including:
Applicants must have completed upper secondary education (high school).
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Food Services or a related field
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.
What to Do After Graduation?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a further vocational qualification in Food Services.
This qualification will allow you to apply for a work permit or a look-for-work residence permit in Finland. You may also choose to continue your studies or return to your home country.
Book a Free Counselling Session!
In our counselling session, we will guide you through the process of applying and going through your questions and concerns regarding the journey in studying to Finland.
Book a Free Counselling Session!
In our counselling session, we will guide you through the process of applying and going through your questions and concerns regarding the journey in studying to Finland.