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WORK-BASED LEARNING– WHAT IS IT?

Work-based learning is one way of completing UAS bachelor’s or master’s studies. It means that you acquire competence that is in line with the learning objectives of your degree programme at work or in other activities. Work-based learning is possible when the content of your work or volunteering activities enables the achievement of the learning objectives. This requires the commitment of the employer or a similar partner, and the student must also carefully study the learning objectives and competence assessment criteria described in the curriculum.

In work-based learning the student makes visible the competence they have acquired at work or in other activities, in relation to the learning objectives of the course or broader study module. The acquired competence is assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria of the course or study module. The student, teacher and partner agree about how the acquired competence will be demonstrated and the assessment methods.

Work-based learning – for the students

When planning your studies, pay attention to any opportunities to learn the knowledge and skills included in your degree programme at work or in other activities. If you see opportunities for work-based learning, talk to your study counsellor and the potential partner. We have created a form Work-based learning that you can use to support your initial planning of work-based learning.

Work-based learning – for the partners

Work-based learning offers the opportunity to develop the partner’s activities with the help of the student. The process begins with a preliminary plan drawn up by the student, which the partner, teacher and student then specify together. The plan includes the objectives of and schedules for work-based learning. The competence acquired is assessed in accordance with the assessment criteria of the course or study module. The partner provides the student with feedback on the development of their competence, and the teacher is responsible for the final assessment.

Work-based learning – for the teachers

For teachers, the work-based learning offers the opportunity to cooperate with employers. The process begins with a preliminary plan drawn up by the student, which the partner, teacher and student then specify together. The teacher verifies the feasibility of the plan and approves it. The teacher guides the student in accordance with the plan and the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course or study module.