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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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of notion:
1.1. technological processes of production;
1.2. organisational processes of production;
1.3. basics of business;
1.4. basics of ergonomics.
2. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of understanding:
2.1. material science;
2.2. lubricants, cooling liquids and other technological auxiliary materials;
2.3. quality control;
2.4. basics of communication;
2.5. methods of information acquisition;
2.6. professional terms in state language and in one foreign language.
3. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of use:
3.1. technical documentation;
3.2. technologies of material treatment;
3.3. instruments of material treatment;
3.4. machines and the technological possibilities;
3.5. ways of strengthening tools and accessories;
3.6. workpiece strengthening techniques;
3.7. computer numerical control (CNC) metal-working machines’ tools;
3.8. machine tool maintenance and operational control;
3.9. evaluation of working tool capacity;
3.10. basics of informatics;
3.11. computer numerical control (CNC) programming languages;
3.12. locksmith works;
3.13. gauges;
3.14. measuring methods;
3.15. surface quality control methods;
3.16. tolerances and fits;
3.17. basics of drawings;
3.18. labour protection (work place protectionequipment, work safety signs and signals, individual and collective protection means and its use, labour protection requirements in the work with tools and equipment);
3.19. electrical safety rules;
3.20. fire safety rules, action in case of fire;
3.21. provision of the first aid;
3.22. basic principles of the professional and general ethics;
3.23. environmental protection;
3.24. legal relationships of employment;
3.25. official language;
3.26. one foreign language at the level of communication.
1. To use the necessary information for work performance, perform the work according the technical documentation and contacting the manager.
2. To read drawings.
3. Read computer numerical control (CNC) processing programme.
4. To select appropriate technological equipment.
5. To choose the necessary tools for installing the machine.
6. Choose and use auxiliary materials according to technological process.
7. Create processing programmes by making a performance analysis of the machine and tools.
8. To enter computer numerical control (CNC) processing programme and rectify processing modes.
9. To set up and attach tools.
10. To select measuring instruments.
11. To check conformity of the measurements and surface quality with the technical documentation.
12. To instruct computer numerical control (CNC) metal-working machines operator on specifics of the machine, technological processes and its changes.
13. To perform maintenance in accordance with instructions of use.
14. To perform visual and technical test of the machine before starting the work.
15. To maintain the work place on order.
16. To understand and observe the requirements of the environmental protection lawsd and regulations.
17. To observe the electrical and fire safety rules.
18. To meet the requirements of the labour protection laws and regulations, use the safety equipment of the machine, check conformity of the tools and equipment with the work safety requirements, use individual and collective protective means.
19. To provide the first aid.
20. To use professional terminology in the official language and in one foreign language.
21. To obtain the necessary knowledge for professional qualification improvement, follow the information about the latest trends in the field of computer numerical control (CNC).
22. To cooperate with other employees, work in a team by complying with the basic professional and general ethical principles and rules of procedures within the framework of the work tasks.
23. To perform the work duties without doing harm to theown and other people’s health.
24. To recognize the risks of working environment and to take all necessary measures to reduce the impact.
25. To have a good command of the official language.
26. To have a good command of one foreign language at the level of the communication.
27. To perform the work individually and be responsible for the own work result.
28. To observe the standards of the legal employment relationship.
1. Ability to analyse necessary information to accomplish the work task and to perform the work according the technical documentation.
2. Ability to create computer numerical control (CNC) processing programme.
3. Ability to choose and install tools and accessories on the machine according to the technological process.
4. Ability to enter computer numerical control (CNC) processing programme and rectify processing mode, attract tools and make control detail.
5. Ability to test the size of the control detail, analyse obtained measurement results and if necessary make changes in computer numerical control (CNC) processing programmes.
6. Ability to comply with requirements of the labour protection laws and regulations , including the use of workwear, personal and collective protective means in accordance with the labour protection requirements, use the safety equipment of thye machine.
7. Ability to provide first aid.
8. Ability to observe the requirements of environmental protection regulations.
9. Ability to use professional terminology in state language and in one foreign language.
10. Ability to grow professionally and follow latest technologies in computer numerical control (CNC) field.
11. Ability to work in a team by observing the basic principles of professional and general ethics.
12. Ability to plan and organise the own work and be responsible for own work result.
13. Ability to observe the requirements of the legal employment relationship.
14. Ability to communicate in state language.
15. Ability to communicate in one foreign language.
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Engineering and engineering trades (071)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Mechanics and metal trades (0715)
EducationSecondary education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Other information
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Last changes: 25.10.2024
Posted: 07.05.2016