Glass Working Programme
Engelska (ENG)
The Glass Working Programme is a vocational programme for anyone who wants to work in the craft of producing various glass products and glass artworks. This is a nationwide recruitment programme, which means that pupils from all over the country can apply for admission to the programme on the same terms.
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What you will learn in the Glass Working Programme
You will learn crafts such as glass blowing, engraving, moulding and other methods for creating different handcrafted glass products. You will also develop your ability to work from idea to finished product, and how to present your work to the customer. In addition, you will learn the theory behind how your choices of different methods, raw materials and additives affect the outcome. You will also learn how to work safely and sustainably, and how to communicate and collaborate.
Orientations
This programme has no orientations.
Diploma goals
The diploma goals describe what you should be capable of doing when you graduate from a particular upper secondary school programme.
Diploma goals for the Glass Working Programme (skolverket.se)
Programme structure
The programme structure shows you which subjects and levels are included in the programme. You can also see how many credits each subject and level covers.
Programme structure for the Glass Working Programme (PDF)
Diploma project
At the end of the Glass Working Programme, you will carry out a diploma project in your chosen professional field. Through this project, you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge required to start working in your chosen field.
Workplace-based learning
Parts of the programme take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks. This is known as workplace-based learning (arbetsplatsförlagt lärande, APL). This is an important element of the programme. APL gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge you gained through school and put it into practice. It gives you work experience and contacts you can use when looking for a job.
Starting work after the programme and examples of professions
You can start working right after completing the programme. Here are some examples of professions you may qualify for after the programme.
- Glassblower
Further studies after the programme and qualification
Do you want to continue your studies at a college or university after completing the programme? Through the programme, you will meet the general entry requirements for higher education studies. After the programme, you can also study a higher vocational education programme or a programme at a folk high school.