Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Level of professional qualification
Latvia has a system of five professional qualifications levels (PQL, 1 – the lowest, 5 – the highest).

PQL system covers only professional qualifications (basic education, secondary and higher education stages).

PQL reflects readiness of a person to perform work of certain stage of complexity and responsibility.
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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and competences acquired during a certain period of learning.

In Latvia, learning outcomes are stipulated by state education standards and occupational standards (for the professional qualifications).

Learning outcomes of higher education are defined by higher education institutions.


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– Has a diverse learning/teaching experience.
– Is able to learn independently by finding solutions for practical problems.
– Is able to plan and organise learning process independently.
– Is able to use different types of information, consult and find help in the learning/teaching process.
– Is able to see the interconnections between science achievements, technologies and individual.
– Is able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in practical work.
– Has an understanding of the structure and development of society.
– Has an independent, logical, uncontradicted, motivated, critical and productive thinking.
– Is able to express their thoughts creatively in text and speech.
– Is able to speak publicly, formulate and justify their opinion.
– Is able to listen to and respect different opinions.
– Has an understanding of culture of language and communication, and their importance in forming an intercultural dialogue.
– Is able to make a decision and assume responsibility for its implementation.
– Has an understanding of human rights for equality.
– Is able to cooperate with others and work in a team.
– Is able to act responsibly in conflict and extreme situations.
– Is able to take care of their own and other people’s safety, look for help if needed.
– Is able to use modern information and communication technologies responsibly for obtaining, processing and analysing information that can be used in different life situations and acquiring study subjects.
– Is able to interpret past and present events in society and in the world independently, creatively and reasonably.
– Feels the need to take responsible care to preserve and improve the quality of the environment, their own and health of others.
– Understands and is aware of the environmental impact of technologies.
– Feels personal responsibility for the culture of their language and the preservation of their national identity.
– Is able to participate in a democratic society in a civic way by contributing to the sustainable development of society.
– Is able to handle everyday situations according to moral values.

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  • Knowledge

    1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
    1.1. basic physics;
    1.2. glues and binding technology;
    1.3. finishing materials and technologies;
    1.4. usage of a computer.
    2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
    2.1. materials science;
    2.2. woodworking technology;
    2.3. lumber and board materials;
    2.4. reading of simple drawings and technical measuring;
    2.5. woodworking machines and cutting tools;
    2.6. units of measurement (length, width, weight. t. etc.);
    2.7. simple woodworking related terms, symbols in the official language and in one foreign language.
    3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
    3.1. macroscopic structure of wood and bole cuts;
    3.2. defects of the wood;
    3.3. lumber;
    3.4. board materials;
    3.5. the simplest glue and finishing materials;
    3.6. basic wood treatment;
    3.7. woodworking machines and instruments;
    3.8. wood treatment tools;
    3.9. woodworking technology;
    3.10. glues and the simplest gluing methods;
    3.11. wood protection materials and protection technology;
    3.12. constructions of simple wood-based products;
    3.13. carrying out elementary mathematical calculations (calculating surface, capacity, quantity);
    3.14. understanding elementary physics (movement, resistance, electricity);
    3.15. official language;
    3.16. work protection;
    3.17. legal employment relationship;
    3.18. environmental protection;
    3.19. interaction.

  • Skills

    1. To understand the drawings of simple construction wood-based and derived timber products.
    2. To distinguish timber and tree species used in production.
    3. To assess the quality of wood and wood-based materials by visual inspection.
    4. To make wood joints and simple wood-based products (laths, floorboards, benches etc.).
    5. To work and take care of hand tools and simple hand-held power tools.
    6. To distinguish the main machine tools of woodworking position type.
    7. To carry out the ancillary tasks of mechanical treatment of wood with machine tools (tilting arbor saws; band saw machines; bed-type millers; bench grinders etc.).
    8. To carry out works involving maintenance and cleaning of machine tools and equipment
    9. To carry out mechanical treatment of wood with implements and simple hand-held power tools.
    10. To organize the working space and carry out the works according to requirements of work protection, electrical safety and fire protection.
    11. To be able to use the official language.
    12. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in one foreign language.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to distinguish timber and tree species used in production.
    2. Ability to read drawings of constructions of simple wood-based and derived timber products.
    3. Ability to assess the quality of wood and wood-based materials by visual inspection.
    4. Ability to carry out the works of mechanical treatment of wood with position-type machine tools prepared for work.
    5. Ability to make simple timber products by following the drawings of products and components.
    6. Ability to work with implements and simple hand-held power tools and carry out the maintenance.
    7. Ability to carry out the maintenance of woodworking machines and cleaning up the workplace.
    8. To know and follow the work protection requirements, follow the requirements of electrical safety, fire protection and environmental protection in the work place and to use safe working methods when working near to the machine tools.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Without previous education or qualification restriction
Ways to acquire 
Qualifications can be acquired in the framework of education programs or in the evaluation and recognition of non-formal knowledge, skills and competences acquired (in vocational education LKI Levels 2-4).
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Formal (through education programmes)
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-3 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Vocational basic and secondary education institution

Special needs education institution:

- Limbazi County Special Basic School

- Dzelzava Special Basic School

- Rudzati Special Basic Boarding School

- Amata County Spare Basic Boarding School

- Riga Special Basic Boarding School No 4

- Berzupe Special Basic School

- Smiltene County Special Basic School

- Koknese Basic School - Development Centre

- Mezupe Basic School

- Zalite Special Basic School

- Pamusa Basic Boarding School

- Annahite Basic School

- Jurmala City Basic Boarding School

- Rezekne Municipality Special Basic Boarding School

- Viduskurzeme Basic School - Development Centre

- Ziemelvidzeme Basic School

- Tukuma County Basic Boarding School

- Livupe Basic School - Development Centre

Liquidated/Reorganised/Changed title and\or type:

- Dzirzciems Basic Boarding School

- Tukums Basic Boarding School

- Baltinava Christian Basic Boarding School

- Ezersala Special Basic School

- Liepaja Special Basic Boarding School

- Piejura Basic Boarding School

- Daugavpils Special Basic School No. 1

- Mazirbe Basic Boarding School

- Vaidava Basic Boarding School

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Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Level of professional qualification

Latvia has a system of five professional qualifications levels (PQL, 1 – the lowest, 5 – the highest).

PQL system covers only professional qualifications (basic education, secondary and higher education stages).

PQL reflects readiness of a person to perform work of certain stage of complexity and responsibility.


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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Manufacturing and processing (072)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) (0722)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Basic education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Vocational

Full or partial

Full qualification

Sector Qualifications Structure: Wood industry (forestry, woodworking) sector

Kvalifikācijas tips:

Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Last changes: 31.08.2021

Posted: 07.05.2016