Norway Adds New Vocational Cross-Path from VG1 Craft, Design and Product Development to VG2 Wood Technology (Norway, June 2026)
The Directorate for Education and Training listed a new vocational cross-path from VG1 Craft, Design and Product Development to VG2 Wood Technology in Building and Construction. The pathway applies from 1 August 2026.
The Directorate for Education and Training listed a new vocational cross-path from VG1 Craft, Design and Product Development to VG2 Wood Technology in Building and Construction. The pathway applies from 1 August 2026.
What Changed?
A new formal pathway was added between the VG1 Craft, Design and Product Development programme and VG2 Wood Technology in the Building and Construction programme area.
Old System vs New System
Students from this VG1 route did not have the same newly listed cross-path into VG2 Wood Technology.
From August 2026, the new cross-path expands progression options into wood technology for eligible vocational students.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students in the relevant VG1 programme gain an additional progression option into VG2 Wood Technology.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents and students should review updated pathway guidance when planning vocational choices.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and counties must update programme catalogues, counselling materials, and admission information.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Vocational teachers and counsellors may need to explain the new route and coordinate transition expectations.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-30: Udir curriculum-change listing updated
- 2026-08-01: New cross-path applies
What To Do
- Students and counsellors should verify eligibility and local availability through county admission information.
What To Watch Next
Watch for county-level admission implementation and student demand for the new pathway.
Global Context
The update reflects Norway’s ongoing adjustment of vocational pathways to labour-market and programme-structure needs.
Source Record
Source type: Curriculum update
Source name: Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training