Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows
- the societal importance of the electricity and automation sector and their role in energy distribution and use
- the main duties and requirements of the electrical and automation industry
- the basics of electrical safety and the main elements of the relevant legislation
- the principles of safe work and the main elements of the relevant legislation

The student can
- set goals for the internships related to their studies
- apply for traineeships appropriate to their objectives
- to work safely and in a manner commensurate with their own skills

Content (course unit)

Electricity and automation as a part of society, basic principles of electric power distribution and use, related work tasks and requirements, electrical safety and safe working principles.

Highlights of legislation related to electrical safety and safe work: Electric Safety Act 1135/2016, Government Decree on Electric Work and Operational Work 1435/2016, SFS 6002 Electric Work Safety, Occupational Safety Act 738/2002.

Further information (course unit)

The course is part of a 30 credit unit, and the approved mark for this course is a prerequisite for successful completion of Practice 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Accepted completion of the course requires that the student
- has set goals for the internships related to their studies
- has applied for a traineeship that suits their objectives
- is able to work safely in his / her future training and in a way corresponding to his / her level of competence.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail