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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CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION with professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG)
Qualifications Framework level
- EQF level
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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
Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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. 2
Learning outcomesLearning 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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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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Arc welder in welding with mechanical machine in the active gas environment (MAG)
- Previous education
- Certificate of general secondary education
- 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). - Formal (through education programmes)
- Duration of study
Duration of qualification in full-time studies - 3 years
Qualification acquisition requirements
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).
Go to the Glossary section 3
- 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).
Go to the Glossary section 3
- Level of professional qualification
Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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.
Go to the Glossary section 2
Qualification field, stage and type
Thematic field (ISCED 2013) Engineering and engineering trades (071)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Mechanics and metal trades (0715)
Education- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
Secondary education
Qualification type-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
Vocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Sector Qualifications Structure: Metalworking, mechanical engineering and mechanical sciences sector (including mechanics)
Kvalifikācijas tips:
Base qualification:
Connected to: Certificate of professional qualification: Gas welder (OAW) , CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION with professional qualification: Locksmith , CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION with professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Inert Gas Environment (MIG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc welder in Welding with Machine in the Inert Gas Environment (MIG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc Welder in Welding with Tungsten Electrode in the Inert Gas Environment (TIG)
Base qualification:
Connected to: Certificate of professional qualification: Gas welder (OAW) , CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION with professional qualification: Locksmith , CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION with professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Hand Arc Welder (MMA), Arc Welder in Welding with Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Active Gas Environment (MAG), Arc Welder in Welding with Mechanical Machine in the Inert Gas Environment (MIG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc welder in Welding with Machine in the Inert Gas Environment (MIG) , Certificate of professional qualification: Arc Welder in Welding with Tungsten Electrode in the Inert Gas Environment (TIG)
Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels
Other information
Historical qualification
Last changes: 20.06.2024
Posted: 05.12.2019