A student who has completed this course can

• work as part of a team and understand the importance of teamwork skills and group dynamics in guiding a group

• motivate and encourage group members

• plan and implement student events and training

• communicate and perform effectively in various group situations

• introduce new students to the beginning of their studies

• lead groups and apply their leadership skills in overall management.

No prerequisites required. The course belongs to complementary professional competencies.

Tutoring is peer guidance where the student receives support from a fellow student. Student Union Helga coordinates the tutoring activities in Haaga-Helia. Applications for the course are made annually during the application period announced by the Student Union.

The Student Union Helga implements all the tutoring offered at Haaga-Helia. Helga recruits
all Head Tutors once a year, every October. Any Haaga-Helia student that has acted as a
former tutor and has a Helga membership can apply to be a Head Tutor. The application
always takes place via the same form:
https://opku.lime-forms.se/forms/Xj0CbFyVPN3ZUbOAVe5Z

Helga and the current Head Tutors interview all new Head Tutor applicants. The best
candidates are selected by Helga and the current Head Tutors as new Head Tutors. Every
new Head Tutor must go through Helga's training or complete them in another separately
agreed way before the beginning of the tutoring period. Training is organized after the
interviews are done.

The tutoring study course lasts 1.5 academic years. Autumn is used for training and teaming
up with the tutor group, and spring and the following autumn for tutoring. Each Head Tutor
commits to their duties and for being an active Head Tutor for the entire duration.

At the end of the Head Tutoring period, each Head Tutor fills out a report that determines
how many credits are awarded for the activity. Head Tutoring is worth 5 credits. The Head
Tutor report is available on Helga's website:https://helga.fi/en/materials/
The reports are sent to Helga, who checks the report and finally forwards it to Haaga-Helia,
who transfers the credits to the student's register.