Year 1 Technological and industrial production (TIP01‑03)
Relevance and central values

Vg1 technological and industrial production focuses on practical work using a variety of materials, tools, techniques and machines to produce goods and services. The programme subjects involve communication and collaboration with workshops and other learning arenas, and compliance with applicable regulations governing health, safety and environment when performing such work. Furthermore, the programme subjects safeguard the natural environment through emphasis on sustainability and technological developments. The programme subjects shall help develop independent and adaptable skilled workers with a basic knowledge of chemistry, materials, electricity, mechanics, programming, robotisation, automation and transport in line with the needs of society and the workplace.

All subjects are designed to help give pupils a strong foundation for learning. Vg1 technological and industrial production shall contribute to pupils gaining knowledge of various forms of participation and involvement in decision-making processes. The programme subjects shall also help develop the social and academic competence of the pupils through cooperation, the joy of innovation and critical thinking in an equal and inclusive community. Vg1 technological and industrial production shall contribute to knowledge of how social partners cooperate to develop a better workplace.