Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity

Content

During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Further information

The Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS and the Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) together form the Work Capacity Coordinator training package 10 ECTS. Accepted completion of both courses gives the qualification to act as a Work Ability Coordinator.
The approved completion of the course The Reforming services for employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) must be completed before it is possible to complete Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity.