Parandustöö

Parandustöö is a term in Estonian that combines parandus (repair or correction) with the noun töö (work). It refers to two related but distinct concepts: a corrective assignment in education and repair or maintenance work on physical objects or systems.

In education, parandustöö is a task assigned to a student after an assessment to correct or supplement their work and improve a grade. It typically has a defined deadline and specific requirements, such as correcting mistakes, completing additional exercises, or rewriting a response. The intention is to demonstrate competence and may result in a higher or updated grade according to school policy. It differs from routine homework in that it targets previously assessed content and is often supervised by a teacher. Not all courses require parandustöö; availability and grading rules vary by institution.

In the context of repair and maintenance, parandustöö refers to the work performed to fix faults, restore function, or improve performance of equipment, machinery, or infrastructure. It can be carried out by technicians, engineers, or maintenance staff and may involve mechanical, electrical, or software tasks. Such work is planned within maintenance programs and is subject to safety and quality standards, often documented in service reports or work orders. The term emphasizes corrective action to restore a system rather than ongoing routine servicing.

Etymology and usage note: The term stems from parandus (repair, correction) and töö (work), and its exact meaning depends on context. In everyday Estonian, parandustöö is most commonly understood in education as make-up work, while in industry or facilities management it denotes repair tasks.