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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– Able to perform intellectual operations at the level of knowledge, understanding, use and simple analysis.
– Uses knowledge and theoretical understanding in wide-ranging complex activities.
– Able to obtain and evaluate information independently.
– Uses wide-ranging knowledge and skills for the solution of well-formulated, but unknown and unforeseeable problems.
– Has detailed, theoretical knowledge and understanding corresponding to the professional qualification.
– Has wide-ranging skills and proficiency essential for the profession corresponding to the professional qualification.
– Able to perform the work of executor independently, including the planning and supervision of the work to be performed.
– Knows and is able to apply appropriate technologies.
– Able to apply information acquisition and processing technologies in professional activity.
– Latvian language proficiency developed and foreign language(-s) proficiency improved.
– Knows and understands links between historical developments of their county, Latvia, Europe and world.
– Able to apply mathematical knowledge and skills in professional work.
– Able to apply knowledge about the facts and laws of natural sciences in professional activity.
– Able to evaluate the processes occurring in nature and society and comprehend them in their system and development.
– Understands the principle of coherence of ecological space and observes the environmental protection requirements in professional activity.
– Understands the basic principles of market economy.
– Able to find their place in the economic structures of society and able to operate therein.
– Understands the economic relationship between employer and employee and knows the relevant legislation.
– Has a conception of the political structure of the European Union, as well as of the principles of single economic area and the mobility of the labour force.
– Evaluates their abilities adequately.
– Plans activity in compliance with circumstances, possibilities and their abilities.
– Plans time in accordance with task.
– Able to make justified choice and make a decision independently in familiar and less familiar circumstances.
– Able to answer for the quantitative and qualitative result of their professional activities, assumes partial responsibility for the work performed by others.
– Is determined, systematic and rational when working.
– Is careful and accurate.
– Able to assume initiative.

Locomotive Technician

  • Knowledge

    PROFESSIONAL knowledge:
    At the concept level:
    1. Procedure for the development of documents.
    2. Technical rules and requirements of the manufacturer.
    3. Technological materials for the repair of the railway traction vehicle and their characteristics.
    4. Properties and characteristics of materials.
    5. Means of braking.
    6. Procedure for the accounting of the means of braking.
    7. Structure of railway infrastructure.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Types and structure of railway traction vehicles.
    2. Types of repair and technical maintenance.
    3. Technical maintenance and repair systems of the railway traction vehicle.
    4. Repair system of railway traction vehicles.
    5. Methodology for the development of process charts.
    6. Types of technical maintenance of the railway traction vehicle.
    7. Types of the repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    8. Technological processes of the repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    9. Types and characteristics of technological materials.
    10. Types of non-destructive control of materials.
    11. Types of motion safety devices.
    12. Structure and operating principles of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
    13. Structure and operating principles of electrical equipment.
    14. Structure and operating principles of the carriage and running gear.
    15. Structure and operating principles of braking systems.
    16. Structure and operating principles of pneumatic equipment.
    17. Structure and operating principles of hydraulic equipment.
    18. Structure and operating principles of the fuel system.
    19. Tolerances and fits.
    20. Types of logs of the technical condition of the railway traction vehicle.
    21. Types and operating principles of automatic locomotive signalling of the railway traction vehicle.
    22. Radio communications and their operating principles.
    23. Types of the issued technical documentation.
    24. Types of servicing schemes of the railway traction vehicle.
    At the application level:
    1. Repair system of railway traction vehicles.
    2. Technical documentation.
    3. Lay time norms.
    4. Specialised application programs.
    5. Basic principles of planning.
    6. Principles of assessing the mileage norms of the railway traction vehicle.
    7. Technical maintenance works to be performed while placing and removing the railway traction vehicle from standstill (reserve).
    8. Rules for the maintenance of the railway traction vehicle while being at a standstill (reserve).
    9. Technological processes and rules for the repair.
    10. Principles of developing the rules for the technical maintenance and repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    11. Methodology for the calculation of materials.
    12. Kinematic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schemes of the railway traction vehicle.
    13. Specialised application programs.
    14. Principles of technical drawing.
    15. Principles of drawing.
    16. Procedure for the placement of the railway traction vehicle for technical maintenance and repair.
    17. Procedure for the technical maintenance.
    18. Process charts of the repair.
    19. Rules for the repair.
    20. Repair system of the railway traction vehicle.
    21. Types of technical equipment for the repair.
    22. Non-destructive control methods.
    23. Process charts of the repair of motion safety devices.
    24. Rules for the repair of motion safety devices.
    25. Process charts of the repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
    26. Rules for the repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
    27. Process charts of the repair of electrical equipment.
    28. Rules for the repair of electrical equipment.
    29. Process charts of the repair of the carriage and running gear.
    30. Rules for the repair of the carriage and running gear.
    31. Process charts of the repair of braking systems.
    32. Rules for the repair of braking systems.
    33. Process charts of the repair of pneumatic equipment.
    34. Rules for the repair of pneumatic equipment.
    35. Process charts of the repair of hydraulic equipment.
    36. Rules for the repair of hydraulic equipment.
    37. Process charts of the repair of the fuel system.
    38. Rules for the repair of the fuel system.
    39. Measuring instruments and principles of their use.
    40. Diagnostic application software.
    41. Types and methods of diagnostics.
    42. Methods of checking the railway traction vehicle.
    43. Procedure for the technical maintenance upon acceptance of the railway traction vehicle.
    44. Job instruction of locomotive service teams.
    45. Operating instruction of the railway traction vehicle.
    46. Instruction of brakes.
    47. Procedure for filling in the log of the technical condition of the railway traction vehicle.
    48. Ways to check the operation of brakes.
    49. Procedure for checking the automatic locomotive signalling.
    50. Procedure for checking radio communications.
    51. Standards for technical operation of the railway traction vehicle.
    52. Technologies for equipping the railway traction vehicle.
    53. Procedure for filling in the issued technical documentation.
    54. Procedure for the operation of motion safety devices.
    55. Procedure for the operation of radio communication devices.
    56. Rules of procedure for standard conversations.
    57. Profile of railway tracks.
    58. Signals and signal signs. Deeds of technical action of stations. Basic principles of traction.
    59. Rules for the operation of the railway traction vehicle.
    60. Rules for the technical operation of railway.
    61. Duties of the locomotive service team.
    62. Damages to railway infrastructure and their recognition.
    63. Types and signs of damages to the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle.
    64. Procedure for the technical maintenance of the railway traction vehicle after the journey.
    65. Basic principles of developing servicing schemes of the railway traction vehicle.
    66. Basic principles of developing turnover schedules of the railway traction vehicle.
    GENERAL knowledge:
    At the concept level:
    1. Essence of sustainable development.
    2. Legal relationship.
    3. Basics of ethics.
    4. Preconditions for effective communication.
    5. Laws and regulations regarding business activity.
    6. Types of commercial activity.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Ergonomics.
    2. Working conditions and human health as a precondition for life quality.
    3. Effect of electricity on human body.
    4. Determinants of the effect of electric current.
    5. Types of fire-fighting equipment.
    6. Types of fire-fighting facilities and devices.
    7. Basics of providing first aid.
    8. Environmental pollution.
    9. Waste and its utilisation.
    10. Rights, obligations, and liability of the employer and employee.
    11. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
    12. Language styles and characteristics of intonation.
    13. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
    14. Conflicts and their solutions.
    15. Time planning principles.
    16. Professional career development and its importance.
    At the application level:
    1. Laws and regulations regarding labour protection.
    2. Occupational safety regulations.
    3. Types and application of personal and collective protective equipment.
    4. Safety signs, signals, and warning labels.
    5. Work environment risk factors and assessment methods.
    6. Electrical safety regulations.
    7. Electrical injuries and action in the event of electrical injuries.
    8. Fire safety regulations.
    9. Fire-fighting procedures.
    10. ABC of first aid.
    11. Environmental protection regulations.
    12. Working techniques safe for health and the environment.
    13. Legal provisions of labour rights.
    14. Internal procedure regulations.
    15. Grammar and language functions.
    16. Language styles and characteristics of intonation.
    17. Professional terminology in the official language.
    18. Vocabulary and usage of foreign language.
    19. Professional terminology in one foreign language.
    20. Intercultural interaction.
    21. Principles of professional and general ethics.
    22. Basic principles of positive interaction.
    23. Work organisation of the company.
    24. Mathematical methods and instruments.
    25. Units of measurement and shapes.
    26. Mathematical terminology.
    27. Principles of using computers.
    28. Principles of using office equipment.
    29. Information systems security.
    30. Computer security programs.
    31. Application software for the completion of work tasks.
    32. Learning strategies.
    33. Self-assessment principles.
    34. Career choice.

  • Skills

    PROFESSIONAL skills:
    1. To get acquainted with the repair systems of the railway traction vehicle.
    2. To choose the appropriate repair system of the railway traction vehicle responsibly to perform the technical maintenance and repair.
    3. To use the repair system of the railway traction vehicle to complete the assigned task.
    4. To get acquainted with the lay time norms for railway traction vehicles.
    5. To choose the appropriate lay time norms for railway traction vehicles responsibly to perform the technical maintenance and repair.
    6. To apply lay time norms to perform the technical maintenance and repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    7. To get acquainted with the mileage of the railway traction vehicle.
    8. To plan the technical maintenance and repair of the railway traction vehicle, using the repair system of the railway traction vehicle.
    9. To prepare a plan for the repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    10. To make corrections in the plans for the repair of the railway traction vehicle, where necessary.
    11. To assess the mileage norms of the railway traction vehicle between the technical maintenance and repair in accordance with the repair system of the railway traction vehicle.
    12. To take the necessary measures to comply with the mileage norms.
    13. To prepare the railway traction vehicle for downtime (reserve).
    14. To maintain the railway traction vehicle at downtime (reserve).
    15. To prepare the railway traction vehicle for its removal from downtime (reserve).
    16. To apply specific methodology for the development of process charts.
    17. To assess process charts.
    18. To use the technical documentation of the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle to develop rules for the technical maintenance.
    19. To use the technical documentation of the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle to develop rules for the repair.
    20. To get acquainted with the specifications and characteristics of materials specified by the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle.
    21. To choose the appropriate materials for the repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    22. To calculate norms for the use of the technological materials for the repair of the railway traction vehicle.
    23. To get acquainted with the technical documentation of the railway traction vehicle.
    24. To read the kinematic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schemes of the railway traction vehicle accurately.
    25. To use the kinematic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schemes of the railway traction vehicle for the repair.
    26. To get acquainted with the technical documentation of the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle.
    27. To get acquainted with the properties and characteristics of materials.
    28. To sketch the parts of the units of the railway traction vehicle.
    29. To draw the parts of the units of the railway traction vehicle.
    30. To draw the kinematic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schemes of the railway traction vehicle.
    31. To prepare the railway traction vehicle for technical maintenance.
    32. To prepare the railway traction vehicle for repair.
    33. To use process charts during the technical maintenance of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    34. To apply the requirements of the rules for the technical maintenance of the railway traction vehicle during the technical maintenance of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    35. To use process charts during the repair of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    36. To apply the requirements of the rules for the repair of the railway traction vehicle during the repair of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    37. To disassemble the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    38. To take apart and clean the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    39. To assess the damages to the railway traction vehicle.
    40. To repair or replace the necessary parts of the railway traction vehicle.
    41. To put together the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    42. To assemble the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    43. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the non-destructive control of parts and units.
    44. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the non-destructive control of the parts and units of the railway traction vehicle.
    45. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the technical maintenance and repair of motion safety devices.
    46. To perform the technical maintenance of motion safety devices of the railway traction vehicle.
    47. To perform the repair of motion safety devices of the railway traction vehicle.
    48. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of motion safety devices of the railway traction vehicle.
    49. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the maintenance and repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
    50. To perform the maintenance of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    51. To perform the repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    52. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    53. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
    54. To perform the maintenance of electrical equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    55. To perform the repair of electrical equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    56. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    57. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the maintenance and repair of the carriage and running gear.
    58. To perform the maintenance of the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle.
    59. To perform the repair of the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle.
    60. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle.
    61. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the maintenance and repair of braking systems.
    62. To perform the maintenance of braking systems of the railway traction vehicle.
    63. To perform the repair of braking systems of the railway traction vehicle.
    64. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of braking systems of the railway traction vehicle.
    65. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the technical maintenance and repair of pneumatic equipment.
    66. To perform the technical maintenance of pneumatic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    67. To perform the repair of pneumatic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    68. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of pneumatic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    69. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the technical maintenance and repair of hydraulic equipment.
    70. To perform the technical maintenance of hydraulic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    71. To perform the repair of hydraulic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    72. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic equipment of the railway traction vehicle.
    73. To use process charts of the railway traction vehicle for the technical maintenance and repair of the fuel system.
    74. To perform the technical maintenance of the fuel system of the railway traction vehicle.
    75. To perform the repair of the fuel system of the railway traction vehicle.
    76. To comply with the requirements of the rules for the maintenance and repair of the fuel system of the railway traction vehicle.
    77. To measure the units and parts of the railway traction vehicle.
    78. To control the dimensions of the units and parts of the railway traction vehicle in accordance with the norms of tolerances.
    79. To use measuring instruments.
    80. To choose the appropriate diagnostic device.
    81. To read and decode the diagnostic data.
    82. To analyse the diagnostic data.
    83. To test the assemblies and units of the railway traction vehicle.
    84. To test the railway traction vehicle during the run.
    85. To perform brake testing of the railway traction vehicle.
    86. To check the railway traction vehicle, applying the procedure specified in the job instruction of locomotive service teams.
    87. To check the railway traction vehicle, applying the procedure specified in the operating instruction of the railway traction vehicle.
    88. To check the railway traction vehicle, applying the procedure specified in the instruction of the brakes.
    89. To perform the technical maintenance of the railway traction vehicle before the journey.
    90. To get acquainted with the log of the technical condition of the railway traction vehicle.
    91. To make the necessary records in the log of the technical condition of the railway traction vehicle.
    92. To perform simplified check of the brakes of the railway traction vehicle.
    93. To perform partial brake testing of the railway traction vehicle.
    94. To perform complete brake testing of the railway traction vehicle.
    95. To check the technical condition of the means of braking of the railway traction vehicle.
    96. To check the operation of the automatic locomotive signalling of the railway traction vehicle.
    97. To check the radio communications of the railway traction vehicle.
    98. To check the level of the lubricant, fuel, water, coolant, and sand of the railway traction vehicle.
    99. To supplement the railway traction vehicle with equipment materials, if necessary.
    100. To read the issued train warning.
    101. To fill in the route sheet.
    102. To read the issued wagon list.
    103. To read and fill in the report on the provision of the train with brakes.
    104. To set the radio communication device of the railway traction vehicle in the appropriate mode.
    105. To check the radio communication device of trains during their operation.
    106. To switch on motion safety devices.
    107. To comply with the rules of procedure for standard conversations using radio communications.
    108. To comply with the rules of procedure for standard conversations for the locomotive service team.
    109. To apply train driving modes.
    110. To follow the schedule of trains.
    111. To ensure traffic safety while driving the train.
    112. To monitor the readings of the control devices of the railway traction vehicle.
    113. To monitor the operation of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle.
    114. To recognise damages to railway infrastructure.
    115. To report a damage to the infrastructure according to the established procedure.
    116. To check the running gear of the railway traction vehicle during the standstill.
    117. To check the running gear of the railway traction vehicle during the driving.
    118. To check the carriage gear of the railway traction vehicle during the standstill.
    119. To recognise the damages to the running and carriage gear of the railway traction vehicle.
    120. To repair the detected malfunctions and damages within the scope of competence.
    121. To perform the inspection of the railway traction vehicle after the journey.
    122. To recognise damages to the railway traction vehicle.
    123. To fill in the technical documentation.
    124. To develop servicing schemes of the railway traction vehicle.
    125. To develop the turnover schedule of the railway traction vehicle.
    126. To control the schedule for the operation of the railway traction vehicle.
    GENERAL skills:
    1. To apply occupational safety requirements while completing work tasks.
    2. To identify the potential work environment risks.
    3. To organise the workplace in compliance with labour protection requirements and effect on health.
    4. To use personal and collective protective equipment.
    5. To recognise and comply with safety signs and the requirements of warning labels.
    6. To respond to safety signals.
    7. To handle electrical equipment and devices responsibly, in compliance with electrical safety requirements.
    8. To evaluate an electrical device and detect its damages.
    9. To undertake measures to prevent electrical injuries.
    10. To use fire-fighting equipment in accordance with the situation.
    11. To handle fire-fighting facilities and devices.
    12. To act in the event of fire responsibly.
    13. To evaluate the situation responsibly.
    14. To act in accordance with the ABC method for provision of first aid.
    15. To use working techniques safe for health and the environment.
    16. To act in an environmentally considerate manner.
    17. To assess the risk of environmental pollution.
    18. To undertake measures to reduce environmental pollution.
    19. To organise collection of waste in accordance with the relevant requirements.
    20. To apply the Labour Law and other laws and regulations regarding employment legal relationship.
    21. To respect the duties and rights of the employer and the employee.
    22. To comply with the work procedure regulations and internal laws and regulations.
    23. To communicate in the official language.
    24. To use professional terminology in the official language.
    25. To communicate in one foreign language.
    26. To use professional terminology in one foreign language.
    27. To carry out work duties in compliance with the basic principles of general and professional ethics.
    28. To collaborate with persons involved in the completion of the work task.
    29. To work individually and in a team.
    30. To plan the time rationally.
    31. To assume responsibility for own work outcome.
    32. To resolve conflict situations.
    33. To comprehend the mission of the company.
    34. To be aware of own role within the structural unit of the company.
    35. To complete own tasks, focusing on the achievement of the common goal of the company.
    36. To apply the basic mathematical principles and techniques.
    37. To make correlations.
    38. To use computer and office equipment.
    39. To use safe computer application programs.
    40. To find specific information in internet resources.
    41. To use data carriers of information.
    42. To communicate, using information technologies.
    43. To evaluate the professional experience.
    44. To evaluate the options for the development of own professional activity.
    45. To take part in upskilling activities.
    46. To keep up with the current events in the industry.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    PROFESSIONAL competences:
    1. Ability to use the repair system of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle and the requirements specified in the technical documentation.
    2. Ability to use lay time norms for the performance of the technical maintenance and repair responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle and the requirements specified in the technical documentation.
    3. Ability to develop plans for the technical maintenance and repair of the railway traction vehicle responsibly and accurately, in compliance with the requirements of laws and regulations and the technical documentation.
    4. Ability to control the mileage norms of the railway traction vehicle between the technical maintenance and repair responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    5. Ability to put the railway traction vehicle in downtime accurately and responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation of the manufacturer.
    6. Ability to develop process charts of the railway traction vehicle accurately, in accordance with the methodology and the technical documentation.
    7. Ability to develop rules for the technical maintenance and repair accurately and responsibly, in accordance with the technical documentation of the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle.
    8. Ability to develop the norms for the use of technological repair materials rationally, in accordance with the technical documentation of the manufacturer of the railway traction vehicle and the technical specification of materials.
    9. Ability to use kinematic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schemes of the railway traction vehicle in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation and technical designations.
    10. Ability to design sketches and drawings of the parts of the units of the railway traction vehicle accurately and in good quality, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation of the manufacturer.
    11. Ability to prepare the railway traction vehicle for technical maintenance and repair in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    12. Ability to perform the technical maintenance of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    13. Ability to perform the repair of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation, using repair equipment.
    14. Ability to perform the non-destructive control of the units and assemblies of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the technological processes and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    15. Ability to perform the maintenance and repair of motion safety devices of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of safety devices, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    16. Ability to perform the maintenance and repair of energy equipment and auxiliary equipment of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    17. Ability to perform the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    18. Ability to perform the maintenance and repair of the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    19. Ability to perform the maintenance and repair of braking systems of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    20. Ability to perform the technical maintenance and repair of pneumatic equipment of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    21. Ability to perform the technical maintenance and repair of hydraulic equipment of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    22. Ability to perform the technical maintenance and repair of the fuel system of the railway traction vehicle responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technological processes, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    23. Ability to measure the dimensions of the units and parts of the railway traction vehicle accurately and responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    24. Ability to perform the technical diagnostics of the railway traction vehicle accurately and responsibly, in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    25. Ability to check the railway traction vehicle after the maintenance and repair responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    26. Ability to accept the railway traction vehicle into service responsibly, in compliance with laws and regulations and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    27. Ability to fill in the log of the technical condition of the railway traction vehicle accurately, in accordance with the established procedure.
    28. Ability to check the operation of brakes and the means of braking responsibly, in compliance with laws and regulations and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    29. Ability to check the operation of motion safety devices and radio communications responsibly, in compliance with laws and regulations and the checking procedure.
    30. Ability equip of the railway traction vehicle accurately, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle and the requirements of the equipping technology and the technical documentation.
    31. Ability to responsibly get acquainted with and accurately fill in the issued documents in compliance with laws and regulations and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    32. Ability to responsibly make sure that the motion safety and radio communication devices are set in the appropriate mode in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, laws and regulations, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    33. Ability to comply with the rules of procedure for standard conversations responsibly and accurately, in compliance with laws and regulations and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    34. Ability to drive the train responsibly and accurately, in accordance with the schedule of trains, type of the railway traction vehicle, work duties, laws and regulations, and the requirements of the technical documentation.
    35. Ability to control the operation of motion safety devices, radio communications, brakes, units, and equipment carefully and responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle and rules for its operation.
    36. Ability to keep track of the condition of railway infrastructure.
    37. Ability to check the condition of the carriage and running gear of the railway traction vehicle carefully and responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, laws and regulations, and rules for the operation of the railway traction vehicle.
    38. Ability perform the technical maintenance of the railway traction vehicle after the journey carefully and responsibly, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, laws and regulations, and rules for the operation of the railway traction vehicle.
    39. Ability to organise the operation of the railway traction vehicle responsibly and accurately, in accordance with the type of the railway traction vehicle, the technical documentation, the timetable and schedule of trains.
    GENERAL competences:
    1. Ability to organise, use, and maintain safe work environment and use machinery and personal protection equipment in compliance with labour protection regulations.
    2. Ability to complete tasks in compliance with electrical and fire safety requirements.
    3. Ability to provide first aid and act in extreme situations responsibly.
    4. Ability to complete work tasks, maintaining good health condition and acting in an environmentally considerate manner.
    5. Ability to comply with the norms of employment legal relationship.
    6. Ability to express and interpret concepts, thoughts, facts, and opinion in the official language both orally and in writing, and use professional terminology while completing work tasks.
    7. Ability to communicate and use professional terminology in one foreign language, ensuring the completion of the work task.
    8. Ability to work individually and in a team, following the principles of general and professional ethics.
    9. Ability to complete work tasks in accordance with the work organisation principles of the company, focusing on the achievement of the common goal.
    10. Ability to calculate physical quantities, applying mathematical thinking.
    11. Ability to choose and use information and communication technologies confidently and safely to complete a work task.
    12. Ability to take reasoned decisions for the development of own professional career.

Qualification acquisition requirements

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).
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Formal (through education programmes)
ECTS credit points 
The unit of the volume of Latvian higher education studies - 1 credit point corresponds to one week of study work in full-time studies (40 credit points per study year).

1 The credit point of Latvia corresponds to 1,5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credit point.
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Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1,5 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Vocational basic and secondary education institution

- Daugavpils Technical 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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Engineering and engineering trades (071)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft (0716)

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

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

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Last changes: 15.07.2020

Posted: 07.05.2016