Learning outcomes evaluations

The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) is responsible for the evaluation of learning outcomes in vocational education and training (VET). The aim of the learning outcomes evaluations is to provide information on how successfully students achieve the learning objectives and vocational competence requirements defined in the qualification requirements. The learning outcomes evaluations also provides information on the pedagogical activities of the vocational education providers. In addition, the aim of evaluation is to promote learning, develop education, and ensure the quality of VET.

Brochure on the national evaluation of learning outcomes in vocational education and training

Ongoing evaluations:

Evaluation of the vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology and the further and specialist vocational qualifications in production technology

Evaluation of the vocational qualification in safety and security and further vocational qualification in the security sector

Completed evaluations: 

2023–2024

Vocational qualification in natural and environmental protection and the further vocational qualification in nature-based services

Vocational qualification in the wood industry and the further vocational qualification in the wood industry

2022–2023

Vocational Qualification in Business, Further Qualification in First-Level Management and Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership and Business Management

2021–2022

Electrical and automation industry

2019–2020

Piloting the evaluation system for learning outcomes in the vocational qualifications in logistics and social and health care, and in the further vocational qualification in transport

2015–2018

Horse care and management
Beauty care
Information technology

2014–2017

Sports
Tourism industry
Horticulture
Building maintenance technology

2014–2016

Evaluation of learning outcomes in sustainable development

2013–2016

Audio-visual communication
Youth and leisure instruction
Processing industry

2012–2015

Vehicle technology
Music
Textiles and clothing
Communication technology

2011–2014

Food production
Surface treatment technology

2010–2013

Household and cleaning services
Crafts and design
Business and administration

2009–2012

Hairdressing
Agriculture
Electrical and automation engineering

2008–2011

Forestry
Construction

2007–2010 (results published in one report)

Hotel and restaurant services
Metalwork and machinery
Logistics
Social and health care