Institutional Cleaner, Housekeeper or Site Facilities Operative, Apprenticeship training

The next trainings starts in January 2027.

The location for the classes is either Careeria’s Herttoniemi campus or Tikkurila campus. Some of the classes may be held only on one campus. Those living outside the Helsinki metropolitan area can partially participate in the classes remotely via Teams Herttoniemis’s group.

The training is conducted alongside work. It includes in-person teaching in classroom, remote learning and on-the- job training at the student’s workplace. Classes are generally held every other Tuesday from 12 pm to 3 pm in Tikkurila or every other Wednesday from 3 pm to 6 pm in Herttoniemi / Teams. Students will need a computer for the duration of their studies.

The duration of the training depends on the degree and the student’s motivation, as well as whether they are completing the entire degree or partial qualification. Proficiency in English (and Finnish in basic degree) also affects the qualification to be completed.

Before the studies begin, a personal competence development plan (PCDP) will be created for the student.

Teaching, guidance and assessment take place in English.
During the training the student’s Finnish language skill is also
promoted, but there is no actual teaching of the Finnish
language.

Qualification requirements:

Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services – eRequirements

Further Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services – eRequirements

Vocational (basic) qualification: 0 €

Further vocational qualification: 100 €

Tuition fees for international students

Vocational quolification in cleaning and property services

Student selection criteria in Careeria’s continuous application process starting 1 August 2025 Hakijapalvelut | Jatkuva haku – Careeria

• Need for training (0–3 points)
• Motivation and career plan (0–3 points)
• Prerequisites for the training and the ability to work in tasks corresponding to the qualification (0–6 points)
• Qualification-specific selection criteria:

Motivation and commitment (0–3 points)
The applicant must demonstrate motivation and commitment to studies in the cleaning or home service sector. The applicant must understand what studying alongside work entails. The applicant must commit to their Personal Competence Development Plan (HOKS) and participate in instruction accordingly, either in contact teaching or online studies. The applicant has a career plan for advancing in their professional career or for further studies.

Language skills (0–3 points)
The applicant must have sufficient English language skills (writing, reading, speaking). The language proficiency requirement for Careeria’s vocational qualifications is level B1. If completing the qualification in English, the applicant must have sufficient English language skills.

Digital skills (0–3 points)
The applicant must be able to use digital devices and software, and be capable of participating in guided or self-directed online learning.

Factors related to physical ability and occupational safety (0–3 points)
The applicant must have sufficient physical fitness and functional capacity.

A workplace suitable for the qualification (0–1 points)
The applicant must have a workplace in the field where they can complete their training. See the requirements for apprenticeship training: Oppisopimuskoulutus – Careeria

The applicant must achieve at least 5/13 points from the qualification-specific selection criteria in order to be accepted into the Vocational Quolification in Cleaning and Property Services studies.

If the applicant receives 0 points in any qualification-specific selection criterion, they will not be admitted as a student.

If the applicant receives 6/12 points or fewer from Careeria’s general selection criteria, the admission decision will be transferred to the unit manager.

Further vocational quolification in cleaning and property services

Student selection criteria in Careeria’s continuous application process starting 1 August 2025 Hakijapalvelut | Jatkuva haku – Careeria

• Need for training (0–3 points)
• Motivation and career plan (0–3 points)
• Prerequisites for the training and the ability to work in tasks corresponding to the qualification (0–6 points)
• Qualification-specific selection criteria:

Motivation and commitment (0–3 points)
The applicant must demonstrate motivation and commitment to studies in the cleaning or home service sector. The applicant must understand what studying alongside work entails. The applicant must have work experience in the cleaning services industry or the domestic services sector. The applicant must commit to their Personal Competence Development Plan (HOKS) and participate in instruction accordingly, either in contact teaching or online studies. The applicant has a career plan for advancing in their professional career or for further studies.

Language skills (0–3 points)
The applicant must have sufficient Finnish language skills (writing, reading, speaking). The language proficiency requirement for Careeria’s vocational qualifications is level B1. If completing the qualification in English, the applicant must have sufficient English language skills.

Digital skills (0–3 points)
The applicant must be able to use digital devices and software, and be capable of participating in guided or self-directed online learning.

Factors related to physical ability and occupational safety (0–3 points)
The applicant must have sufficient physical fitness and functional capacity.

A workplace suitable for the qualification (0–1 points)
The applicant must have a workplace in the field where they can complete their training. See the requirements for apprenticeship training: Oppisopimuskoulutus – Careeria

The applicant must achieve at least 5/13 points from the qualification-specific selection criteria in order to be accepted into the Further Vocational Quolification in Cleaning and Property Services studies.

If the applicant receives 0 points in any qualification-specific selection criterion, they will not be admitted as a student.

If the applicant receives 6/12 points or fewer from Careeria’s general selection criteria, the admission decision will be transferred to the unit manager.