Training

Production Technologist

Duration

2 years

Entry requirements

Upper secondary education, vocational training or admission course to engineering

Economy

SU

Primary job tasks

As production technologist you are an innovator and a problem solver. Your tasks are wide-ranging, as you work with the entire product development process from concept development to final production. You will be working with design, development and construction of plant and machinery, production planning and quality management.

Your motivations and qualifications

You can work both independently and with others
Upper secondary education, vocational training or admission course to engineering
Have a good overview
Like to work with IT
A creative work approach

The programme

The programme takes 2 years and is made up of different elements including compulsory courses, elective courses, a project and a final project.

When you have completed your training, you officially have an AP Degree in Production Technology.

The programme is largely project oriented. Moreover, you will receive courses in design, product development, material production and business techniques. During the training you learn to combine your knowledge in product development, technical drawing, technical marketing, management and product manufacturing.

Career opportunities

Production technologists often work in an industrial company solving problems relating to production and product development.

There are also opportunities to work with project management, design, automation, product development and much more.

You can also work in technical procurement or you can choose to be self-employed. Other possible job titles include production manager, environmental manager, quality manager and project manager.

You also have the opportunity for further education e.g., Technical Manager Offshore, if you want to work in the offshore and energy industry, or you can take a supplement programme in product development and technical integration.

3 good reasons for choosing this career path:

You will be working with the latest technology
There is high demand for production technologists
You can shape your education in an international direction

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