Production Technology
You will be introduced to subjects such as Product Innovation, Technical Documentation, Materials and Production Technology.
You learn e.g. to draw and calculate a given construction for use in business production. You also learn to calculate material usage and set up economic estimates for price.
Name: Production Technology
Type: Academy Profession Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
The Production Technology programme takes 2 years. The programme couples theory with business-related issues.
The first year and a half, you receive instruction in subjects in the following technical areas:
- Product Innovation (Product Innovation, Life-cycle Analysis)
- Technical Documentation (Technical Drawing, Drawing Systems, Technical Marketing)
- Materials and Production Technology (Materials, Production Processes, Testing of Materials, Measuring Techniques and Equipment)
- Quality Control
- Automation (Control and Regulation, Automated Plants)
- Management Technique
- Business Subjects (Management and Co-operation, Organisation, Business Economics, Project Management, Quality Management, Environment, Sales and Service)
The programme also consists of more general subjects, such as Understanding the Technology and IT, International Relations and Linguistic Communication, and Analytical Problem Solving and Study Techniques.
The last half year consists of a specialisation and a final examination project. The most common specialisations are Construction in Iron and Metal, Construction in Wood, Construction in Plastics, Operations Technology, as well as Environment and Quality.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Production Technology is an Academy Profession (AP) Programme rated at 120 ECTS. The qualification is called an AP Degree - an Academy Profession Degree.
Educational Institutions
You can study Production Technology at Odense Tekniske Skole in Odense.
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates:
- The Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate
- A relevant business programme
In addition, there can be prerequisites for English and mathematics proficiencies at predefined levels.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February. Applications are sent to the institution. For more information on application deadlines, contact the institution.
Exchange students should contact their own educational institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
All students are required to pay a tuition fee, except those coming from a Nordic and EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Tuition is free for students in an exchange programme.
Contact the educational institution for specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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