Studying and working in the construction industry is versatile and social and offers numerous orientation options and development opportunities. Different career paths and further education opportunities enable continuous learning and self-development throughout the entire working career.
Training opportunities
Education offered by vocational colleges
+The most important vocational college qualifications are the initial vocational qualification in construction, the initial vocational qualification in building services engineering and the initial vocational qualification in surface treatment technology.
Discover the training programs on the constructionindustry.fi website.
University of applied sciences studies
+You can apply to a university of applied sciences after completing a vocational basic degree or matriculation degree. Depending on the degree, the studies last 3,5–4 years. Are you already working in the field? You can also complete some of the trainings as multi-format trainings alongside your job!
- Engineer AMK, construction, 4 years. In construction engineering studies, you can focus on building construction or the infrastructure sector.
- Engineer AMK, building technology, 4 years.
- Construction master, 3,5–4 years. Studies can focus on building construction, infrastructure construction or building technology.
Discover the training programs on the constructionindustry.fi website.
University education
+The university degrees in construction are Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Architect.
Discover the training programs on the constructionindustry.fi website.
Familiarity with the construction industry
The Rakennusalalle.fi website compiles useful information about the construction industry for young people considering a career choice, for guidance counselors and teachers, as well as for others interested in study and work opportunities in the field.
Take a look at the rakennusalalle.fi websiteSee also
- Labor market descriptors
- Hiring young people in the construction industry
- Getting to know working life TET
Elsewhere online
- Getting to know the construction industry: kennualalle.fi
- Familiarize yourself with the HVAC industry
- Construction Industry Training Center RATEKO
- Research: In the growth centers, more young people are needed for professional studies in the construction industry
Highlights from current news
The Finnish Confederation of Trade Unions' mentoring program for international university students yielded good experiences for the construction industry
Spring joint search has started: Artificial intelligence characters Joel and Vilma give tips on the construction industry on TikTok
