[2] Through a combination of teaching in vocational schools and apprenticeship, mostly in private companies, students are trained for work in eight specific fields which include: construction, commerce, metal, agriculture, transportation, food, service, and media.
[3][4] This form of education is very popular among students in the upper secondary division of school where over 50% join vocational training.
Many students utilize this time in vocational training to expand their skills and create a stronger program of focus for their field.
[6] Vocational education takes 2-5 years and can be commenced after the completion of the compulsory primary folkeskole ('public school'), i.e. at age 15-16.
According to researcher Einar Dyvik, close to 28 percent of the population between 15 and 69 years of age had completed this education.