Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services

Content of the degree

Cleaning services are needed in all sectors of working life. The cleaning service studies provide extensive basic skills for work in the field. You will learn to design and implement how cleaning is done professionally, environmentally friendly and ergonomically. The use of cleaning machines and newest technology in the field will also become familiar. After the training, you will be able to perform cleaning tasks in a versatile and professional manner in Finland. Occupational safety competence and thorough learning of different cleaning equipment and new cleaning technologies are all part of the training. You will learn how to build relationships with customers and how to market yourself as a professional. Studying includes periods of working life in different workplaces. The training enables you to work in, for example, schools, kindergartens, cleaning and property management companies, hotels, accommodation establishments and shipping companies, -there are many job opportunities available. The qualification title is Site Facilities Operative.

The cleaning industry also has excellent opportunities to move forward in your career for example into manager positions or as an entrepreneur. Studies also include First Aid course.

The scope of the Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).

Check out Finnish National Agency for Education´s requirements for this qualification.

Requirements for student selection

• Qualification equivalent to Finnish basic education (grades 1-9), qualification equivalent to Finnish general upper secondary education (high school diploma) or a vocational degree / university degree.
• Citizenship or residence permit in Finland or in EU/ETA/Schengen countries, valid until 30th June 2026 or longer.
• Fluent in English language.
• Basic level of Finnish language is required. If the applicant is of compulsory school age, Finnish is not required.

No exceptions will be made, and we do not request missing documents later. Your application will be automatically cancelled if the required attachments are not included, we are not able to open them or if you do not meet the listed requirements. Please note that applications are reviewed daily during the admission period.

Applicants under 18 years of age who live abroad must have a guardian residing in Finland (such as a parent, grandparent, close relative, or sports coach).

Duration of studies

1-2 years or according to the personal skills development plan. The studies are carried out during daytime.

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Information for applicants

• All eligible applicants (except those of compulsory school age) are invited to an in-person information session on 31 March 2026 at 10:00, at Santalahdentie 10, Tampere (no remote option).
• At the end of the session, a time for the group interview will be scheduled.
• Please note: If you do not attend the information session or the interview, your application will be cancelled.
• Applicants of compulsory school age will be invited directly to a group interview and do not need to attend the information session.
• Motivation and Finnish and English language skills will be assessed during the group interview which will take place later in April in Tampere, Finland (online interviews are not possible).

The language of instruction is English.
Studies take place in Tampere, Finland (no remote option).

Admission procedure

Fill out the application form in Opintopolku.

• Admission period: 17 February – 17 March 2026
• Selection results: Announced during weeks 23–24, by 12 June 2026 at the latest
• Deadline to accept the study place: Within one week after the selection results are published
• Start of studies: 5 August 2026

Further Information

Guidance Counselor
Heljä Tokas
tel: +358405564796
e-mail: helja.tokas@tampere.fi

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