Career Planning and Working Life SkillsLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: ZZ00CB59
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Responsible person
- Teija Palonen, Teknologia, School of Technology
- Terhi Linnansaari, Teknologia, School of Technology
- Vesa Kuhanen, Liiketoiminta, School of Business
- Heli-Riikka Immonen, Hyvinvointi, School of Health and Social Studies
- Piia Hynynen, Liiketoiminta, School of Business
Objective
Purpose of the course
During the course, you develop your career planning skills. You learn about the job opportunities in your field and gain skills for job search. In addition, you learn the basics of working life practices and understand the importance of well-being at work.
The competences of the course are:
- Learning to learn: You plan and schedule your studies based on your career goals.
- Operating in a workplace: You gain skills that support the transition from studies to working life.
- Ethics: You understand the rules and practices of working life.
- Internationality and multiculturalism: You can choose studies that support internationality as part of your PLP.
Learning outcomes:
-You evaluate your own competence, reflect on your professional goals and learn to plan your studies in a goal-orientated way
-You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have an annual PLP and career guidance discussion with your career tutor.
-You develop the job seeking skills in your field (job search channels, job application, CV, job interview).
-You understand the importance of cooperation and networking in working life.
- You get information on working life practices, such as labor legislation, employment contracts and salary.
- You understand the importance of well-being at work from the perspective of an employee and the organization.
- You know the opportunities for further education.
Content
During the course, you plan your study and career path from your own starting points. To grow as an expert, you identify your interests and utilize the opportunities offered by the curricula of your degree programme. You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have annual PLP and career guidance discussions with your career tutor.
You develop skills for job search in your own field and know how to make targeted, clear and standout job search documents. You get acquainted with different job search channels. You learn to identify your strengths and market your own competence. You get information on working life practices, which help you to take care of both your rights and obligations as an employee.
Nursing and Midwife degree programmes: AVEKKI-model education
You understand the positive effects of well-being at work from the perspective of the individual and the organization and learn ways to act constructively as part of the work community. You understand the importance of networking and get to know the workplaces in your own field, e.g. with the help of alumni network. You are aware of your further education opportunities and the importance of lifelong learning.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Approved
You are able to plan and schedule your studies according to your career goals. You know what kind of studies that support international competence you can include in your PLP. You will be able to enter working life after your studies. You understand the rules and practices of working life.
Nursing and midwife degree programmes: approved AVEKKI-model education.
Further information
The course includes group work, personal guidance (annual PLP discussions) and independent assignments.
Enrollment
07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
- Degree Programme in Midwifery
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Degree programme in Logistics, Bioeconomy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
- Jaana Perttunen
- Hannele Tyrväinen
Groups
-
ZJASAR25KMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK- Väylät,sairaanhoitaja monimuoto, Lähihoitajasta sairaanhoitajaksi
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the course, you develop your career planning skills. You learn about the job opportunities in your field and gain skills for job search. In addition, you learn the basics of working life practices and understand the importance of well-being at work.
The competences of the course are:
- Learning to learn: You plan and schedule your studies based on your career goals.
- Operating in a workplace: You gain skills that support the transition from studies to working life.
- Ethics: You understand the rules and practices of working life.
- Internationality and multiculturalism: You can choose studies that support internationality as part of your PLP.
Learning outcomes:
-You evaluate your own competence, reflect on your professional goals and learn to plan your studies in a goal-orientated way
-You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have an annual PLP and career guidance discussion with your career tutor.
-You develop the job seeking skills in your field (job search channels, job application, CV, job interview).
-You understand the importance of cooperation and networking in working life.
- You get information on working life practices, such as labor legislation, employment contracts and salary.
- You understand the importance of well-being at work from the perspective of an employee and the organization.
- You know the opportunities for further education.
Content
During the course, you plan your study and career path from your own starting points. To grow as an expert, you identify your interests and utilize the opportunities offered by the curricula of your degree programme. You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have annual PLP and career guidance discussions with your career tutor.
You develop skills for job search in your own field and know how to make targeted, clear and standout job search documents. You get acquainted with different job search channels. You learn to identify your strengths and market your own competence. You get information on working life practices, which help you to take care of both your rights and obligations as an employee.
Nursing and Midwife degree programmes: AVEKKI-model education
You understand the positive effects of well-being at work from the perspective of the individual and the organization and learn ways to act constructively as part of the work community. You understand the importance of networking and get to know the workplaces in your own field, e.g. with the help of alumni network. You are aware of your further education opportunities and the importance of lifelong learning.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Approved
You are able to plan and schedule your studies according to your career goals. You know what kind of studies that support international competence you can include in your PLP. You will be able to enter working life after your studies. You understand the rules and practices of working life.
Nursing and midwife degree programmes: approved AVEKKI-model education.
Further information
The course includes group work, personal guidance (annual PLP discussions) and independent assignments.
Timing
01.01.2025 - 18.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
- Degree Programme in Midwifery
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Degree programme in Logistics, Bioeconomy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
- Anne-Maria Raitio
Groups
-
MPT24S1Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the course, you develop your career planning skills. You learn about the job opportunities in your field and gain skills for job search. In addition, you learn the basics of working life practices and understand the importance of well-being at work.
The competences of the course are:
- Learning to learn: You plan and schedule your studies based on your career goals.
- Operating in a workplace: You gain skills that support the transition from studies to working life.
- Ethics: You understand the rules and practices of working life.
- Internationality and multiculturalism: You can choose studies that support internationality as part of your PLP.
Learning outcomes:
-You evaluate your own competence, reflect on your professional goals and learn to plan your studies in a goal-orientated way
-You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have an annual PLP and career guidance discussion with your career tutor.
-You develop the job seeking skills in your field (job search channels, job application, CV, job interview).
-You understand the importance of cooperation and networking in working life.
- You get information on working life practices, such as labor legislation, employment contracts and salary.
- You understand the importance of well-being at work from the perspective of an employee and the organization.
- You know the opportunities for further education.
Content
During the course, you plan your study and career path from your own starting points. To grow as an expert, you identify your interests and utilize the opportunities offered by the curricula of your degree programme. You update your personal learning plan (PLP) regularly and have annual PLP and career guidance discussions with your career tutor.
You develop skills for job search in your own field and know how to make targeted, clear and standout job search documents. You get acquainted with different job search channels. You learn to identify your strengths and market your own competence. You get information on working life practices, which help you to take care of both your rights and obligations as an employee.
Nursing and Midwife degree programmes: AVEKKI-model education
You understand the positive effects of well-being at work from the perspective of the individual and the organization and learn ways to act constructively as part of the work community. You understand the importance of networking and get to know the workplaces in your own field, e.g. with the help of alumni network. You are aware of your further education opportunities and the importance of lifelong learning.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Approved
You are able to plan and schedule your studies according to your career goals. You know what kind of studies that support international competence you can include in your PLP. You will be able to enter working life after your studies. You understand the rules and practices of working life.
Nursing and midwife degree programmes: approved AVEKKI-model education.
Further information
The course includes group work, personal guidance (annual PLP discussions) and independent assignments.