A workplace-based course that completes the education
LIA, Lärande i arbete, is the workplace-based component of a Swedish higher vocational education (yrkeshögskola, YH). The course is graded by the education provider against the learning objectives in the curriculum and is a prerequisite for the student to receive a vocational qualification.
A LIA placement involves three parties: the student, the workplace and the education provider. Each party has a defined area of responsibility, and the placement is governed by a signed LIA agreement.
- Share of programme
- ~25%
- Typical duration
- 6 – 40 v
- Regulator
- MYH
- Compensation
- Unpaid (CSN)
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LMS integration
Synchronise students, courses, registrations and grades with Moodle and Canvas. Placements, supervisors and outcomes flow back into the learning platform without manual export.
Communication
Push notifications about new placements, approvals and warning flags directly into Slack and Microsoft Teams channels so the right person reacts in seconds, not days.
SSO and identity
Let students and staff sign in with the school’s Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace accounts via Entra ID and Google SSO. No extra password, no shadow user directory.
Webhooks and automation
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Three phases: before, during and after the placement
- 01 · Before
Matching and agreement
The education provider matches the student with a workplace based on the curriculum, preferences and capacity. A LIA agreement is generated, signed by all three parties and archived.
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Supervision and follow-up
The student works at the placement under the supervisor’s guidance. The education provider follows up via structured check-ins, and any deviation against the learning objectives is logged for action.
Read more - 03 · After
Assessment and grading
The supervisor submits an appraisal against the learning objectives. The education provider sets the final grade, archives the documentation and uses the placement as input for matching future cohorts.
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Three parties, three responsibilities, one agreement
Student
Responsible for attendance, goal fulfilment, documentation and active participation. Signs the LIA agreement, attends scheduled check-ins and raises any deviation against the placement plan.
Workplace
Provides the workplace, a designated supervisor and meaningful tasks tied to the learning objectives. Signs the agreement, ensures workplace safety and submits the final appraisal.
Education provider
Owns curriculum, learning objectives, assessment and the formal agreement. Matches the student with the workplace, follows up during the placement and sets the final grade.
Graded by the education provider against curriculum objectives
LIA is graded on the scale Fail, Pass and Pass with distinction. The grade is set by the education provider against the learning objectives in the curriculum, with the supervisor’s appraisal as supporting evidence.
The student typically presents the placement in a final review with the education provider. Documentation, time-keeping and any agreed deliverables are archived as part of the assessment evidence.
- Grading scale
- Fail · Pass · Distinction
- Grade set by
- Education provider
- Supervisor role
- Appraisal, not grading
Frequently asked questions about LIA
What is LIA?
LIA (Lärande i arbete, "learning at work") is the workplace-based component of a Swedish higher vocational education (yrkeshögskola). It typically makes up around 25 percent of the programme and is regulated by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education (MYH). The student has a designated supervisor at the workplace and the aim is to connect classroom theory with real assignments within the vocational role.
How long is a LIA placement?
A LIA period usually runs between 6 and 40 weeks depending on the programme and course. The curriculum specifies the exact scope, the number of LIA periods and the order in which they take place.
Who is responsible for what during LIA?
The education provider is responsible for learning objectives, assessment and the agreement. The company provides the workplace, the supervisor and meaningful work tasks. The student is responsible for attendance, goal fulfilment and documentation. All three parties sign the LIA agreement before the placement starts.
Does the supervisor need to be certified?
No, MYH does not require formal certification, but the supervisor must have relevant professional experience and time to support the student. Many education providers offer a digital supervisor onboarding course that is recommended before the LIA starts.
Is the student paid during LIA?
No, LIA is unpaid. The student keeps their CSN (Swedish student finance) during the period. Companies may pay an allowance voluntarily but it is not required.
How is LIA graded?
LIA is graded by the education provider against the learning objectives in the curriculum. The supervisor’s appraisal serves as supporting evidence, but the grade is set by the education provider on the scale Fail, Pass and Pass with distinction.
