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Tulityökortti
Tulityökortti
Get Your Official Hot Work Card in Finland
Get Your Official Hot Work Card in Finland
Do you need a Hot Work Card in Finland for construction, maintenance, installation, industrial work or another job involving hot work?
Akkad offers Hot Work Card training in English in Finland. The entire course is organised in English, including the theoretical training, instructions, practical exercises and final examination.
The course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform hot work safely and to understand the risks associated with welding, cutting, grinding and other fire-hazardous work.
After successfully completing the training, practical exercises and final exam, you receive the official Finnish Hot Work Card® (Tulityökortti®), also referred to in English as the Hot Work Certificate®.
The qualification is valid for five years.
The final exam can be completed in English, Arabic, Russian, or Finnish.
Training price: only €174 + VAT – includes all costs and the official Hot Work Card, valid for 5 years.
How to get your Hot Work Card:
How to get your Hot Work Card:
1️⃣ Register for the training
2️⃣ Attend the training session
3️⃣ After successfully completing the training and exam, you will receive your official Hot Work Card
Hot Work Card Training in English in Finland
Hot Work Card Training in English in Finland
The price includes the training, practical exercises, final exam and Hot Work Card.
Course information
Course information
Course language: English
Duration: 1 day / approximately 8 hours
Typical schedule: 8:00–16:00
Theory: in English
Practical exercises: instructed in English
Final examination: in English
Practical training: protection exercise and first-aid fire extinguishing exercise
Validity: 5 years
Price: €174 + VAT
Training locations: Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B, Helsinki or Kivipelto 2 A, Jyväskylä
The course is specifically organised for participants who want to complete their Hot Work Card training in English.
You do not need to follow Finnish-language instruction or rely on English as a support language.
The entire training is delivered in English:
classroom instruction
course instructions
discussions
safety terminology
protection exercise
fire extinguishing exercise
final examination.
This makes the course suitable for international employees, foreign workers and other participants who work in Finland and prefer to complete their Hot Work training entirely in English.
Where Can I Take a Hot Work Card Course in English?
Where Can I Take a Hot Work Card Course in English?
English-language Hot Work Card training is available at selected locations in Finland.
Hot Work Card in English – Helsinki
You can complete the full Hot Work Card course in English in Helsinki.
Training location:
Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B
Helsinki
Course language: English
Duration: approximately 8 hours
Price: €174 + VAT
Validity: 5 years
The course includes English-language theory instruction, practical safety exercises, first-aid fire extinguishing training and the final examination.
Hot Work Card in English – Jyväskylä
English-language Hot Work Card training is also available in Jyväskylä.
Training location:
Kivipelto 2 A
Jyväskylä
Course language: English
Duration: approximately 8 hours
Price: €174 + VAT
Validity: 5 years
The entire course is completed in English and includes theory, practical exercises and the final examination
What Is a Hot Work Card in Finland?
What Is a Hot Work Card in Finland?
The Finnish Hot Work Card, Tulityökortti®, is proof of competence obtained by completing approved Hot Work Training.
Hot work involves work methods that create a significant fire risk.
These can include work that produces:
sparks
open flames
intense heat
hot metal
strong heat radiation.
The purpose of Hot Work Training is to teach workers how to recognise these risks and prevent fires before, during and after hot work.
The Finnish National Rescue Association SPEK is responsible for the Finnish Hot Work qualification system, while approved courses are organised by training organisations and qualified course instructors.
What Is Considered Hot Work?
Hot work includes work that creates sparks or uses flames or other sources of intense heat that may cause a fire.
Examples include:
gas welding
arc welding
oxy-fuel cutting
arc cutting
cutting with an angle grinder
metal grinding
using a gas burner
using an open flame
using a hot-air blower
other work involving comparable intense heat radiation.
Hot work is common in construction, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, building services, mechanical work and repair operations.
It is important to understand that hot work does not only mean welding.
For example, grinding metal can also be classified as hot work because sparks can ignite combustible materials.
Who Needs a Hot Work Card in Finland?
Hot Work Training is primarily intended for people who:
perform hot work at temporary hot work sites
issue Hot Work Permits.
A Hot Work Card may be required for professionals such as:
welders
construction workers
maintenance workers
industrial workers
metalworkers
installers
plumbers and HVAC installers
repair technicians
people issuing Hot Work Permits.
In Finland, the requirement for a Hot Work Card depends on the client's requirements, workplace rules and applicable insurance conditions.
At an insured temporary hot work site, an approved Hot Work qualification is generally required.
Hot Work Card for Foreign Workers in Finland
The English-language Hot Work Card course is particularly suitable for international employees working in Finland.
You do not need to speak Finnish to participate in this course.
The complete course is provided in English, including:
theoretical instruction
safety instructions
practical exercises
training materials used during instruction
communication with the instructor
final examination.
The qualification you receive is the same official Finnish Hot Work qualification as the one obtained by participants completing approved training in Finnish.
The language of the course does not reduce or change the validity of the Hot Work Card.
How to Get a Hot Work Card in English in Finland
How to Get a Hot Work Card in English in Finland
Obtaining the Finnish Hot Work Card in English is straightforward.
1. Choose a Training Location
Choose a suitable English-language Hot Work Card course.
Current training locations include:
Helsinki:
Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B, Helsinki
Jyväskylä:
Kivipelto 2 A, Jyväskylä
2. Register for the English-Language Course
Select a suitable course date and register for the Hot Work Card course in English.
You will receive confirmation by email.
3. Attend the Training Day
Participate in the complete English-language training programme.
The course lasts approximately eight hours.
4. Complete the Practical Exercises in English
Participate in the required protection and first-aid fire extinguishing exercises.
The instructor provides the instructions in English.
5. Complete the Exam in English
Take the final Hot Work Card examination in English.
6. Receive Your Hot Work Card
After successfully completing the theory, practical exercises and examination, you receive the Finnish Hot Work qualification.
The Hot Work Card is valid for five years.
Training Location in Helsinki
Training Location in Helsinki
The English-language Hot Work Card course in Helsinki is organised at:
Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B
Helsinki
The complete course, practical exercises and final examination are provided in English.
Training Location in Jyväskylä
Training Location in Jyväskylä
The English-language Hot Work Card course in Jyväskylä is organised at:
Kivipelto 2 A
Jyväskylä
The complete course is provided in English and includes all required practical exercises and the final examination.
Temporary and Permanent Hot Work Sites
Temporary and Permanent Hot Work Sites
An important part of the Finnish Hot Work system is understanding the difference between a temporary hot work site and a permanent hot work site.
Temporary Hot Work Site
A temporary hot work site is a location that has not been specifically designed for regular hot work.
Examples can include:
construction sites
renovation sites
warehouses
industrial maintenance areas
technical rooms
roofs
customer premises
buildings undergoing repairs.
Special fire safety precautions are required before hot work begins at a temporary site.
Depending on the applicable requirements, workers must have the required Hot Work qualification and a valid Hot Work Permit must be issued.
Permanent Hot Work Site
A permanent hot work site is an area specifically designed and arranged for performing hot work safely.
A Hot Work Card is not generally required when work is performed at a compliant permanent hot work site.
The workplace must still meet the applicable fire safety requirements.
What Is a Hot Work Permit?
What Is a Hot Work Permit?
A Hot Work Permit and a Hot Work Card are not the same thing.
The Hot Work Card proves that a person has completed the required safety training.
A Hot Work Permit authorises specific hot work at a specific temporary hot work site.
The permit identifies and defines matters such as:
the work being performed
the location
the period during which the permit is valid
identified hazards
required safety precautions
required fire extinguishing equipment
people participating in the work
fire watch arrangements.
A Hot Work Permit is required at a temporary hot work site when the applicable rules require one.
The person issuing the permit must be authorised in the workplace Hot Work Plan and have a valid Hot Work Card
A Hot Work Card Does Not Replace a Hot Work Permit
Having a valid Hot Work Card does not automatically give you permission to perform hot work anywhere.
Before work starts, the workplace must be assessed and all required safety measures must be completed.
At a temporary hot work site, this can include:
identifying the hazards
assessing the risks
removing or protecting combustible materials
preparing suitable fire extinguishing equipment
arranging fire watch
issuing a valid Hot Work Permit.
The Hot Work Card demonstrates competence.
The Hot Work Permit authorises the specific work.
What Will You Learn During the Hot Work Card Course?
What Will You Learn During the Hot Work Card Course?
The English-language Hot Work Card course combines theory with practical fire safety training.
All sections of the course are taught and instructed in English.
Safe Hot Work
You learn the basic principles of performing hot work safely and preventing fires.
Responsibilities and Duties
The course covers the responsibilities of people performing hot work as well as those responsible for authorising it.
Identifying Fire Hazards
You learn how to identify combustible materials, structures and other hazards in the working environment.
Risk Assessment
Before beginning hot work, the work area and work method must be assessed for possible fire risks.
The course teaches you how to recognise these risks and decide which preventive measures are required.
Protecting the Work Area
You learn how combustible materials and surrounding structures should be removed, protected or otherwise made safe before hot work begins.
Hot Work Permits
The course explains the purpose of the Hot Work Permit, when it is needed and what information it contains.
Fire Watch
You learn why supervision may be required during hot work and why monitoring may need to continue after the work itself has ended.
First-Aid Fire Extinguishing
The course includes practical fire extinguishing training.
Emergency Situations
You learn how to respond if a fire or another dangerous situation occurs.
Practical Protection Exercise in English
Practical Protection Exercise in English
The Hot Work Card course is not only theoretical classroom training.
It includes a practical protection exercise, which is instructed in English.
Before starting hot work, it may be necessary to:
remove combustible materials
protect surrounding structures
cover openings
inspect adjacent spaces
prepare suitable fire extinguishing equipment
arrange the required fire watch.
The purpose is to prevent sparks, flames and heat from reaching materials or structures that could catch fire.
The instructor explains the exercise and required safety measures in English.
Practical Fire Extinguishing Exercise
The course also includes a practical first-aid fire extinguishing exercise.
The instructions for the exercise are provided in English.
Participants learn the basic principles of responding to an initial fire and using suitable first-aid fire extinguishing equipment.
A person performing hot work should know:
where the extinguishing equipment is located
how to use it
when attempting to extinguish a fire is safe
when to evacuate
when to call emergency services.
Practical fire extinguishing training is an essential part of the Finnish Hot Work Card course.
How Long Does the Hot Work Card Course Take?
How Long Does the Hot Work Card Course Take?
The English-language Hot Work Card course takes approximately one working day.
The typical schedule is:
8:00–16:00
During the same training day you complete:
English-language theory instruction
protection exercise
first-aid fire extinguishing exercise
final examination in English.
After successfully completing all required parts, you receive the Hot Work qualification.
Is the Hot Work Card Exam in English?
Yes.
This course includes the official Hot Work Card examination in English.
Both the training and the examination are therefore completed in the same language.
You do not need to take the course in Finnish and then switch to English only for the examination.
The entire learning process is provided in English from the beginning of the training day to the final exam.
Is Hot Work Study Material Available in English?
Yes.
English-language Hot Work safety material is available for participants studying the subject in English.
SPEK also provides English-language Hot Work material that covers the central principles of hot work safety.
English study material can help you become familiar with:
Hot Work terminology
fire hazards
risk assessment
protection measures
Hot Work Permits
fire watch
first-aid fire extinguishing.
How Long Is the Finnish Hot Work Card Valid?
How Long Is the Finnish Hot Work Card Valid?
The official Finnish Hot Work Card is valid for five years from the date of completion.
If you need the qualification for your job, check the expiry date before it expires so that you have enough time to renew it.
Renewing a Hot Work Card in Finland
Renewing a Hot Work Card in Finland
A Hot Work Card can be renewed by completing approved Hot Work Training again.
The full-day English-language course can be suitable for:
first-time participants
people renewing a valid card
people whose previous Hot Work Card has already expired.
After successful completion, the new qualification is valid for another five years.
Can I Get My First Hot Work Card Completely Online?
No.
The Finnish Hot Work qualification includes practical training.
The course includes:
a protection exercise
first-aid fire extinguishing practice.
These practical components require attendance at the training location.
The English-language course is therefore an in-person course, not a fully online course.
When Do I Receive My Hot Work Card?
After successfully completing the course, practical exercises and examination, your qualification is registered.
You can receive confirmation of your completed qualification while the official card is being processed.
The Hot Work Card can also be available as a mobile card, making it easy to carry proof of your qualification with you at work.
Is the Finnish Hot Work Card Valid in Other Countries?
Is the Finnish Hot Work Card Valid in Other Countries?
The Finnish Tulityökortti® / Hot Work Certificate® issued by SPEK is recognised in Norway and Denmark.
The Nordic recognition rules have changed, and recognition in Sweden follows separate rules.
If you plan to work outside Finland, always verify the acceptance of your qualification with your employer or client before beginning hot work.
Hot Work Card Training in English for Companies
Hot Work Card Training in English for Companies
Do several international employees in your company need Hot Work Cards?
Akkad can provide Hot Work Card training in English for employees and groups.
English-language Hot Work Training can be particularly useful for companies employing international workers in:
construction
manufacturing
metalwork
industrial maintenance
property maintenance
logistics
installation
repair services.
The training, instructions, practical exercises and final examination can all be completed in English.
Companies can also pay by invoice.
Available invoicing options include:
e-invoice
invoice by email.
A receipt for the purchase is sent by email.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hot Work Card in English
What is the Hot Work Card called in Finnish?
The Finnish name is Tulityökortti®.
In English, it is commonly called the Hot Work Card, while SPEK also uses the term Hot Work Certificate®.
Is this course taught completely in English?
Yes.
This is a separate English-language Hot Work Card course.
The theory, course instructions, practical exercises and final examination are all provided in English.
Do I need to understand Finnish?
No Finnish-language instruction is required for this English-language course.
You can complete the course and examination in English.
Is the final exam in English?
Yes.
The final examination is completed in English.
Are the practical exercises instructed in English?
Yes.
Both the protection exercise and the first-aid fire extinguishing exercise are instructed in English.
Is English study material available?
Yes.
English-language Hot Work safety material is available, and SPEK also provides Hot Work material in English.
Is the Hot Work Card mandatory in Finland?
Not in every possible situation.
The requirement depends on the client's requirements, insurance conditions and type of workplace.
At an insured temporary hot work site, an approved Hot Work qualification is generally required.
Do I need a Hot Work Card at a permanent hot work site?
A Hot Work Card is not generally required when hot work is performed at a compliant permanent hot work site.
How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately eight hours and is normally completed in one day.
How long is the Hot Work Card valid?
The Hot Work Card is valid for five years.
Can I renew an expired Hot Work Card?
Yes. You can attend the full-day English-language Hot Work Card course even if your previous card has expired.
Can I complete the course entirely online?
No. Practical exercises are required, so attendance at the training location is necessary.
Where is the English Hot Work Card course organised?
The training is available at:
Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B, Helsinki
and
Kivipelto 2 A, Jyväskylä
Is the Finnish Hot Work Card accepted in Norway?
Yes. SPEK's Finnish Hot Work qualification is recognised in Norway.
Is it accepted in Denmark?
Yes. It is also recognised in Denmark.
Is it automatically accepted in Sweden?
No. Sweden has separate recognition rules, so acceptance should be checked with the employer or client.
What does the course cost?
The course price is €174 + VAT.
Can a company pay by invoice?
Yes.
Companies can pay by e-invoice or invoice sent by email.
Get Your Hot Work Card in English in Finland
Get Your Hot Work Card in English in Finland
You can complete the entire Finnish Hot Work Card course in English.
The process is simple:
Choose Helsinki or Jyväskylä
Register for the English-language Hot Work Card course
Attend the full English-language training day
Complete the practical protection exercise in English
Complete the fire extinguishing exercise in English
Take the final examination in English
Receive your five-year Finnish Hot Work Card
Helsinki
Helsinki
Lämmittäjänkatu 4 B
Helsinki
Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä
Kivipelto 2 A
Jyväskylä
Register for Hot Work Card training in English in Finland.
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