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.

Metal Working Numerical Control Machine Setter

  • Knowledge

    PROFESSIONAL knowledge:
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Evacuation plan.
    2. Environmental protection requirements.
    3. Risk factors of the surrounding work environment.
    4. Workplace organisation principles.
    5. Technical and occupational safety requirements for the workplace of the numerical control metalworking operator and adjuster.
    6. Technical schemes, their types.
    7. Basics of technical graphics.
    8. Basics of projection.
    9. Types of numerical control metalworking machine-tools, their classification.
    10. Chemical, physical, main mechanical, technological, and operational properties of metals, their alloys, and composite materials.
    11. Marking of metals.
    12. Classification of metals.
    13. Quality requirements for materials and auxiliary materials to be used for the machining of materials.
    14. Types of abrasive materials, their characteristics.
    15. Types of instruments and cutting instruments for the machining of metal and composite materials.
    16. Specification of instruments and cutting instruments for the machining of metal and composite materials.
    17. Types of coatings of instruments.
    18. Types and classification of control systems.
    19. Selection of symbols in programming.
    20. Basics of program geometry.
    21. Selection of special program commands.
    22. Workpiece attachment techniques.
    23. Program cycles.
    24. Basic principles of choosing and selecting a data structure.
    25. Types of control systems.
    26. Principles of using CAD/CAM systems.
    27. Requirements for the recording of data on the technical maintenance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    28. Operating principles and technological options of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    29. Basics of metrology.
    30. Basics of quality management.
    31. Basics of personnel management.
    At the application level:
    1. Conditions for the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
    2. Requirements for the use of collective protective equipment.
    3. Occupational safety requirements for the work area.
    4. Methods of providing first aid.
    5. Action in an emergency.
    6. Introductory instruction requirements.
    7. Requirements of the labour protection instruction at the workplace.
    8. Labour protection safety signs and signals, requirements for their observance.
    9. Methods of assessing work environment risk factors.
    10. Requirements of electrical safety regulations.
    11. Requirements of fire safety regulations.
    12. Action in the event of fire.
    13. Requirements for the sorting of waste.
    14. Basic principles of ergonomics.
    15. Techniques for setting up an ergonomic workplace.
    16. Ergonomic working techniques.
    17. Basics of work standardisation.
    18. Calculations of labour intensity of operations.
    19. Basic principles of developing a work time schedule.
    20. Technical designations of mechanical engineering drawings.
    21. Views of drawings, their orientation.
    22. Working drawing, sequence of its execution.
    23. Principles of designing assembly drawings.
    24. Reading of sketches and working drawings of parts.
    25. Setting of measurements in drawings.
    26. Representation of cross-sections and sections in drawings.
    27. Designations of materials in drawings.
    28. Designations of threads in drawings.
    29. Designations of bases, dimension chains, tolerances, fits, and surface roughness in drawings.
    30. Techniques for using tables of designations of bases, dimension chains, tolerances, fits, and surface roughness.
    31. Instruction for the use of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    32. Principles of applying machining programs for metal parts.
    33. Techniques for using the protective equipment of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    34. Techniques for applying instruments to be used for machining of metal and composite materials.
    35. Types of measuring instruments to be applied in machining of metal and composite materials, techniques for their use.
    36. Classification and marking of the materials of cutting instruments.
    37. Types of cutting instruments and their application in the machining of metal, metal alloys, and composite materials.
    38. Types of auxiliary metalworking devices and methods for their use.
    39. Types of technological metalworking facilities and techniques for their use.
    40. Types of numerical control metalworking programs and methods for their application.
    41. Block schemes of control systems and their application.
    42. Types and modes of metal machining.
    43. Cutting modes, principles of their selection.
    44. Composite material cutting modes, principles of their selection.
    45. Basic principles of programming metalworking processes.
    46. Methods of setting parameters.
    47. Principles of using a coordinate system.
    48. Methods of selecting instruments and their sizes.
    49. Sequence of writing a program.
    50. Principles of selecting work modes.
    51. Basic principles of creating simple algorithms.
    52. Basic principles of data coding.
    53. Program debugging techniques.
    54. Types of coordinate references.
    55. Use of CAD/CAM systems.
    56. Creation and machining of parts of simple shapes, using computer-automated design systems (CAD/CAM).
    57. Basic principles of selecting installation bases.
    58. Selection of the modes of cutting instruments and cutting, using computer-automated design systems (CAD/CAM).
    59. Transfer of a specific program onto the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    60. Post-processing for a specific machine-tool.
    61. Types of technological fluids and techniques for their use.
    62. Methods of controlling the technical parameters of the operation of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    63. Techniques for performing daily, routine, and emergency technical maintenance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    64. Machining errors and their causes.
    65. Methods and techniques for the setting of machine-tools.
    66. Method of determining the fixed point.
    67. Statistical methods for the inspection and control of machining accuracy.
    68. Techniques for entering machining programs for metal or composite material parts.
    69. Techniques for adapting machining programs for metal or composite material parts.
    70. Program simulation methods.
    71. Techniques for controlling the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    72. Measuring methods.
    73. Techniques for checking the quality of the surface of a part.
    74. Methods of making corrections in the program in accordance with the measurements of the control part.
    75. Methods of making corrections in the settings of the machine-tool, where necessary.
    76. Methods of correcting the attachment of cutting instruments and auxiliary devices.
    77. Methods of calculating the quantity of metal and composite materials.
    78. Methods and ways of briefing.
    GENERAL knowledge:
    At the concept level:
    1. Laws and regulations regarding information technology safety.
    2. Legal relationship.
    3. Legal provisions stipulated in the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia in the context of law-governed and civil society.
    4. Preconditions for effective communication.
    5. Laws and regulations regarding business activity.
    6. Economic resources and fundamental issues of economics.
    7. Planning and decision-making principles.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Grammar and language functions.
    2. Types of verbal interaction.
    3. Language styles and characteristics of intonation.
    4. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
    5. Methods of assessing information.
    6. Rights, obligations, and liability of an individual.
    7. Fundamental issues of labour rights.
    8. Essence of civil society.
    9. Psychology of interaction.
    10. Techniques for promoting cooperation.
    11. Types of commercial activity.
    12. Role of the business plan in the business activity.
    13. Professional career development and its importance.
    At the application level:
    1. Vocabulary in the official language and foreign language.
    2. Intercultural interaction.
    3. Calculation.
    4. Mathematical and physical units of measurement and shapes.
    5. Mathematical terminology.
    6. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
    7. Work with office equipment.
    8. Information systems security.
    9. Composition of employment contract.
    10. Time planning techniques.
    11. Effective interaction and cooperation techniques.
    12. Business communication process.
    13. Techniques for solving conflict situations.
    14. Planning of the work sequence.
    15. Self-assessment principles.
    16. Learning strategies.

  • Skills

    PROFESSIONAL skills:
    1. To use personal protective equipment.
    2. To control the compliance with the requirements for the use of collective protective equipment.
    3. To inspect the protective devices of the working area and their compliance with safety requirements.
    4. To act in an emergency in accordance with the instructions.
    5. To provide first aid in accidents.
    6. To recognise labour protection safety signs and signals.
    7. To obey labour protection safety signs and signals.
    8. To ensure the compliance with the requirements of the introductory instruction and the labour protection instruction at the workplace.
    9. To ensure the compliance with labour protection regulations.
    10. To ensure the set-up of the workplace in compliance with occupational safety requirements.
    11. To assess the impact of work environment risk factors on health.
    12. To comply with electrical safety regulations.
    13. To comply with fire safety regulations.
    14. To visually assess the compliance of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool with electrical safety regulations.
    15. To comply with environmental protection requirements while carrying out work duties.
    16. To organise the sorting of waste at the workplace in compliance with the established requirements.
    17. To use harmless and safe working techniques to complete a work task.
    18. To ensure the compliance with the basic principles of ergonomics at the workplace.
    19. To check the suitability of an ergonomic work environment for the specific work to be performed.
    20. To check the compliance of the workplace and the machine-tool with the technical and occupational safety requirements, upon commencing work.
    21. To bring the workplace in order after finishing work, in accordance with the work procedure regulations and technical requirements.
    22. To assess the quantity and availability of the necessary materials and auxiliary materials.
    23. To determine the amount and time of the work to be performed.
    24. To get acquainted with the working drawing of the part to be developed.
    25. To sketch a simple part.
    26. To get acquainted with the instruction(s) for use of the specific numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    27. To get acquainted with the part machining programs of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool to carry out the specific operation.
    28. To analyse the technical and technological options of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    29. To control the sequence of works for the creation of a metal or composite material part, in accordance with the conditions of the process chart.
    30. To use additional technological documentation.
    31. To choose materials for the process of machining metal and composite materials, in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    32. To choose auxiliary materials to be used for the machining of metal and composite materials, in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    33. To choose a workpiece of appropriate material and size to complete a work task.
    34. To choose instruments suitable for the machining of metal and composite materials to be performed.
    35. To choose measuring instruments suitable for the machining of metal and composite materials to be performed.
    36. To choose the appropriate technique for the use of instruments and measuring instruments.
    37. To check the technical suitability of instruments and measuring instruments for metalworking task to be completed.
    38. To determine the instrument suitable for the material and specification of the workpiece to be machined.
    39. To choose instruments from the catalogue in accordance with the machining of the metal or composite material to be performed.
    40. To choose auxiliary devices, taking into account the specific features of the machining of metal or composite material parts to be performed.
    41. To install the technological facilities suitable for the machining of metal or composite material parts.
    42. To choose the metal or composite material machining program appropriate for the work to be performed.
    43. To choose the modes of machining of metal or composite material parts in accordance with the work task.
    44. To follow the sequence of metalworking operations or operations for the machining of composite materials.
    45. To set the parameters of a metalworking program.
    46. To set the parameters of metalworking instruments.
    47. To use different programming languages of numerical control metalworking machine-tools, taking into account the specification of machine-tools.
    48. To follow the principles of entering the programs of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    49. To take into account the specificity of the control systems of numerical control machine-tools.
    50. To create part machining programs in accordance with the capacities of the control system of the metalworking machine-tool.
    51. To use computer-automated design (CAD/CAM) systems.
    52. To take into account the 3D object construction in accordance with the assigned task.
    53. To choose the appropriate machining technologies for metals and composite materials.
    54. To choose the modes of cutting instruments and cutting.
    55. To assess the technical condition of a numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    56. To control the use lubrication fluids and coolants (technological fluids) in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    57. To check the registration of technical maintenance performed on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    58. To control the technical parameters of the operation of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    59. To perform daily and routine checks of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    60. To collect the outcomes of the checks and technical maintenance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    61. To report the technical inconsistencies in the operation of numerical control metalworking machine-tools to the responsible persons.
    62. To prepare the instruments, auxiliary devices, and metal and composite materials for the specific work task.
    63. To set the zero-point.
    64. To set the dimensions in the coordinate system.
    65. To set the parameters of a workpiece.
    66. To seek for instruments in accordance with the work task.
    67. To check the instruments and auxiliary devices secured on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    68. To check the metal and composite materials secured on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    69. To choose the machining program for metal or composite material parts in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    70. To adapt machining modes in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    71. To adapt a machining program for metal or composite materials suitable for the work task.
    72. To check the parameters of the operation of a numerical control metalworking machine-tool on a regular basis.
    73. To test a machining program for metal or composite materials virtually, without removing the chip.
    74. To check the suitability of instruments in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    75. To perform the graphical check of the machining program for metal or composite materials (simulation).
    76. To check the compliance of machining modes with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    77. To produce a control part in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart and the set parameters.
    78. To check the compliance of the process of creating a control part with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    79. To measure the dimensions and surface roughness of control parts.
    80. To check the compliance of the dimensions of the control part with the requirements specified in the process chart and quality requirements.
    81. To check the compliance of the surfaces of the control part with the requirements specified in the process chart and quality requirements.
    82. To make the necessary corrections in the metalworking program after creating the control part.
    83. To make the necessary corrections in the settings of a metalworking machine-tool.
    84. To suggest changes in the sequence of the machining of the workpiece in accordance with the outcomes of measurements.
    85. To make the necessary changes in the selection of instruments and auxiliary devices.
    86. To make corrections in the attachment of cutting instruments and auxiliary devices in accordance with the tolerance field indicated in the drawing or the tolerance field of the required dimension.
    87. To brief the operator of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool on the specific features of selecting and basing the workpiece.
    88. To brief the operator of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool on the specific features of the technical process of machining a specific metal or composite material part.
    89. To brief the operator of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool on the specific features of the specific machine-tool.
    GENERAL skills:
    1. To communicate both orally and in writing in the official language and at least one foreign language.
    2. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.
    3. To use the basic principles and techniques of mathematics and physics while carrying out the professional work duties.
    4. To model the solution to the planned task.
    5. To use computer and office equipment.
    6. To process information purposefully, choosing the most appropriate solution.
    7. To communicate, using information technologies.
    8. To check the safety configuration of the devices and application software of the system.
    9. To prepare documents independently, using application software.
    10. To assess the reliability of information critically.
    11. To comply with labour legislation requirements dutifully.
    12. To comply with the internal work procedure regulations of the company.
    13. To perform work dutifully, according to the job description.
    14. To be aware of own responsibility in the context of civil society.
    15. To cooperate in a team, being aware of own responsibility when completing a joint task.
    16. To cooperate in different environments and situations effectively.
    17. To plan the working hours rationally.
    18. To identify the causes of stress.
    19. To resolve conflict situations, following the principles of positive interaction.
    20. To become personally involved in the generation of new ideas, taking the initiative.
    21. To define priorities by providing arguments, while planning own activity.
    22. To plan resources effectively.
    23. To take decisions on the solutions to problems independently, within the scope of own competence.
    24. To plan own participation in professional training and upskilling activities responsibly.
    25. To acquire knowledge and skills of the use of the latest models of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    26. To apply different learning strategies.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    PROFESIONĀLĀS kompetences:
    1. Spēja atbildīgi lietot individuālos un kolektīvos aizsardzības līdzekļus, veicot profesionālos darba pienākumus.
    2. Spēja sniegt pirmo palīdzību un rīkoties ārkārtas situācijās.
    3. Spēja veikt darba uzdevumus, ievērojot darba aizsardzības, elektrodrošības un ugunsdrošības vides aizsardzības prasības.
    4. Spēja pielietot nekaitīgus un drošus darba paņēmienu, veicot profesionālos darba pienākumus.
    5. Spēja uzturēt kārtībā programmvadības metālapstrādes darbgalda operatora darba vietu.
    6. Spēja saprast veicamo metāla vai kompozītmateriālu apstrādes darba uzdevumu, atbilstoši veicamā darba apjomam un detaļas apstrādes laikam.
    7. Spēja lasīt veicamā darba tehniskās skices un rasējumus, atbilstoši darba uzdevumam.
    8. Spēja ievērot programmvadības metālapstrādes darbgaldu lietošanas instrukciju nosacījumus.
    9. Spēja novērtēt programmvadības metālapstrādes darbgalda tehniskā stāvokļa atbilstību veicamajam darbam.
    10. Spēja iepazīties un ievērot metāla vai kompozītmateriālu detaļas izgatavošanas procesa tehnoloģiskās kartes nosacījumus.
    11. Spēja iepazīties ar konkrētās detaļas apstrādes programmu.
    12. Spēja sagatavot veicamajam darbam atbilstošus materiālus un tehnoloģiskos šķidrumus.
    13. Spēja sagatavot veicamajam metāla un kompozītmateriālu apstrādes darbam atbilstošus instrumentus, mērinstrumentus un kontroles instrumentus.
    14. Spēja sagatavot tehnoloģiskās iekārtas un palīgierīces atbilstoši darba uzdevumam.
    15. Spēja dot priekšlikumus ergonomiskas vides iekārtošanai.
    16. Spēja veikt programmvadības metālapstrādes darbgalda ikdienas tehniskās apkopes.
    17. Spēja sagatavot programmvadības metālapstrādes darbgaldu konkrētas produkcijas ražošanai.
    18. Spēja atvērt darba uzdevumam atbilstošu metāla vai kompozītmateriālu apstrādes programmu un veikt instrumentu izmēru kontroli.
    19. Spēja izstrādāt un ievadīt darba uzdevumam atbilstošu vienkāršu detaļu apstrādes darba programmu.
    20. Spēja pārbaudīt metāla vai kompozītmateriālu detaļu apstrādes programmas grafiskajā attēlojumā (simulācija).
    21. Spēja pārbaudīt sērijveida ražošanas detaļas kvalitātes un izmēru atbilstoši darba uzdevuma nosacījumiem.
    22. Spēja veikt griezējinstrumentu korekciju atbilstoši sērijveida ražošanas detaļas pārbaudes rezultātiem.
    23. Spēja noteikt materiālu un palīgmateriālu daudzumu sērijveida detaļu ražošanai, novērtējot to atbilstību kvalitātes prasībām.
    24. Spēja aizpildīt izgatavoto detaļu uzskaites dokumentāciju.
    25. Spēja sagatavot izgatavotās metāla vai kompozītmateriālu detaļas nodošanai vai uzglabāšanai atbilstoši tehnoloģiskajā kartē noteiktajām prasībām.
    VISPĀRĒJĀS kompetences:
    1. Spēja sazināties un lietot profesionālo terminoloģiju mutiski un rakstiski valsts valodā un vienā svešvalodā.
    2. Spēja pielietot matemātikas un fizikas pamatprincipus profesionālajā darbībā.
    3. Spēja lietot informācijas un komunikāciju tehnoloģijas, veicot profesionālos darba pienākumus.
    4. Spēja ievērot darba tiesiskās attiecības un apzināties savu atbildību pilsoniskas sabiedrības kontekstā.
    5. Spēja efektīvi sadarboties dažādās vidēs un situācijās, ievērojot pozitīvas saskarsmes principus.
    6. Spēja atbildēt par sava darba rezultātiem, strādājot mainīgajos apstākļos.
    7. Spēja plānot un pieņemt lēmumus savas profesionālās karjeras veidošanā.

Metal Working Numerical Control Machine Operator

  • Knowledge

    PROFESSIONAL knowledge:
    At the concept level:
    1. Types of metal anti-corrosion agents, conditions for their use.
    2. Ways and techniques of packing the produced parts.
    3. Ways and techniques of storing the produced parts.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Evacuation plan.
    2. Principles of setting up a safe workplace.
    3. Environmental protection requirements.
    4. Risk factors of the surrounding work environment.
    5. Principles of organising the workplace of the operator of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    6. Principles of occupational ethics.
    7. Requirements of the instruction for use of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    8. Principles of applying metal machining programs.
    9. Principles of determining the dimensions of the working area.
    10. Chemical, physical, main mechanical, technological, and operational properties of metals, composite materials, and their alloys.
    11. Marking of metals and composite materials.
    12. Classification of metals and composite materials.
    13. Quality requirements for materials and auxiliary materials to be used for metal and composite material machining works.
    14. Types of instruments and cutting instruments for machining of metal and composite materials.
    15. Techniques for sharpening instruments and cutting instruments.
    16. Techniques for using catalogues and smart programs for the selection of instruments.
    17. Requirements for recording the data on the technical maintenance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    18. Operating principles and technological options of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    19. Attachment of the zero-point.
    20. Metal-cutting technologies.
    21. Types and modes of metal machining.
    22. Turning.
    23. Milling.
    24. Coordinate cutting of sheets.
    25. Bending.
    26. Grinding.
    27. Types of instruments and cutting instruments for machining of metal and composite materials.
    28. Principles of developing programs for machining of simple parts.
    29. Manual programming languages of programs for machining of simple parts.
    30. Layout and significance of the keyboard of the control panel.
    31. Principles of assessing surface roughness.
    32. Metal-cutting technologies.
    33. Methods for determining the degree of wear of cutting instruments.
    34. Documentation for accounting of the produced parts in the company.
    35. Reading of summary drawings.
    36. Descriptive geometry.
    37. Basics of technical graphics.
    At the application level:
    1. Conditions for the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
    2. Requirements for the use of collective protective equipment.
    3. Methods of providing first aid.
    4. Action in an emergency.
    5. Introductory instruction requirements.
    6. Requirements of the instruction of labour protection at the workplace.
    7. Labour protection safety signs and signals, requirements for their observance.
    8. Electrical safety regulations.
    9. Fire safety regulations.
    10. Action in the event of fire.
    11. Requirements for sorting waste.
    12. Basic principles of ergonomics.
    13. Principles of placing workpieces of parts.
    14. Basics of work standardisation.
    15. Calculations of labour intensity of operations.
    16. Basic principles of developing a work schedule.
    17. Reading of technical drafts and drawings.
    18. Reading of designations of bases, dimension chains, tolerances, fits, and surface roughness in drawings.
    19. Techniques for using tables of designations of bases, dimension chains, tolerances, fits, and surface roughness.
    20. Techniques for using the protective equipment of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    21. Methods of manual inspection of the machining area of the metalworking machine-tool.
    22. Methods of verifying the compliance of machining modes.
    23. Techniques for removing metal chippings – final machining and roughing of the parent material.
    24. Principles of planning the sequence of works for machining of metal and composite material parts.
    25. Planning of the part production process.
    26. Principles of planning the application of measuring instruments.
    27. Sequence of opening metal or composite material machining programs.
    28. Use of programming languages of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    29. Conditions for use of technological fluids.
    30. Techniques for preparing coolants.
    31. Types of instruments used for machining of metal and composite materials, techniques for their application.
    32. Types of measuring instruments and control instruments applied in machining of metal and composite materials, techniques for their use.
    33. Types of auxiliary devices for machining of metal and composite materials, techniques for their application.
    34. Types of technological facilities for machining of metal and composite materials, techniques for their use.
    35. Requirements of rules for operation of numerical control metalworking machine-tools and electrical safety regulations.
    36. Techniques for setting up an ergonomic workplace.
    37. Ergonomic work practices.
    38. Methods of performing daily and routine technical maintenance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    39. Techniques for securing instruments on the machine-tool.
    40. Techniques for securing auxiliary devices, ways and techniques of securing workpieces.
    41. Principles of using the keyboard of the control panel of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    42. Data transfer techniques.
    43. Compliance of the visualisation of the part machining process with the work task.
    44. Trajectory of the center of the spindle axis of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    45. Application of measuring instruments and measuring devices.
    46. Technology for measuring parts.
    47. Principles of calculating the corrections of the cutting instrument.
    48. Techniques for using the catalogues of cutting instruments.
    49. Methods of changing the attachment of cutting instruments.
    50. Methods of calculating the metal and composite materials.
    51. Methods of determining the specific weight of metal and composite materials.
    52. Ways to account the produced parts.
    53. Requirements for filling in the documentation for accounting of the produced parts.
    GENERAL knowledge:
    At the concept level:
    1. Legal relationship.
    2. Legal provisions stipulated in the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia in the context of law-governed and civil society.
    3. Preconditions for effective communication.
    4. Planning and decision-making principles.
    5. Laws and regulations regarding information technologies.
    6. Laws and regulations regarding business activity.
    7. Economic resources and fundamental issues of economics.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Grammar and language functions. Types of verbal interaction.
    2. Language styles and characteristics of intonation.
    3. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
    4. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
    5. Information systems security.
    6. Rights, obligations, and liability of an individual.
    7. Fundamental issues of labour rights.
    8. Essence of civil society.
    9. Psychology of interaction.
    10. Techniques for promoting cooperation.
    11. Types of commercial activity.
    12. Role of the business plan in the business activity.
    13. Professional career development and its importance.
    At the application level:
    1. Vocabulary in the official language and foreign language.
    2. Intercultural interaction.
    3. Calculation.
    4. Mathematical and physical units of measurement and shapes.
    5. Mathematical terminology.
    6. Application software in compliance with the work task.
    7. Principles of applying office equipment.
    8. Composition of employment contract.
    9. Time planning techniques.
    10. Effective interaction and cooperation techniques.
    11. Business communication process.
    12. Techniques for solving conflict situations.
    13. Planning of work sequence.
    14. Self-assessment principles.
    15. Learning strategies.

  • Skills

    PROFESSIONAL skills:
    1. To use personal protective equipment.
    2. To use collective protective equipment.
    3. To inspect the protective devices of the working area and their compliance with safety requirements.
    4. To act in an emergency in accordance with the instructions.
    5. To provide first aid in accidents.
    6. To recognise labour protection safety signs and signals.
    7. To obey labour protection safety signs and signals.
    8. To comply with the requirements of the introductory instruction and the instruction of labour protection at the workplace.
    9. To comply with labour protection safety regulations.
    10. To assess the impact of work environment risk factors on health.
    11. To comply with electrical safety regulations.
    12. To comply with fire safety regulations.
    13. To visually assess the compliance of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool with electrical safety regulations.
    14. To comply with environmental protection requirements while carrying out work duties.
    15. To sort waste generated in the course of work, in compliance with the specified requirements.
    16. To use harmless and safe work practices to complete a work task.
    17. To follow the basic principles of ergonomics.
    18. To verify the compliance of numerical control metalworking machine-tools and the workplace with the technical and occupational safety requirements.
    19. To bring the workplace in order in accordance with the work procedure regulations and technical requirements.
    20. To examine the work task of machining of metal or composite materials to be completed.
    21. To get acquainted with the amount and availability of the necessary materials and auxiliary materials and the necessary time for machining of parts, as specified in the work task.
    22. To recognise designations in technical drafts and drawings.
    23. To read the technical drawing of the parts to be developed.
    24. To apply the conditions specified in the instruction for use of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    25. To use the protective equipment of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool in accordance with the requirements specified by the manufacturer.
    26. To assess the compliance of the dimensions of the working area with the part to be produced.
    27. To check the compliance of the selected machining modes with the technical options of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    28. To plan the sequence of the production process of a metal or composite material part.
    29. To plan the sequence of the works for machining of a metal or composite material part.
    30. To plan the time, place, and surface to measure a part in accordance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    31. To additionally use the technical documentation and tables of tolerances, fits, and surface roughness.
    32. To open the metal or composite material machining program in the control system.
    33. To read the metal or composite material machining program in the control system.
    34. To pick appropriate workpieces of metal or composite materials.
    35. To place the workpieces in accordance with the requirements for ergonomic work process.
    36. To pick technological fluids to be used in the metalworking process in accordance with the technical documentation of the metalworking machine-tool.
    37. To prepare coolants for the work to be performed in accordance with the work task.
    38. To prepare instruments in accordance with the work task.
    39. To check the technical compliance of instruments with the metal and composite material machining work to be performed.
    40. To comply with the requirements for use of the cutting surface of instruments in accordance with the technical documentation of the manufacturer.
    41. To prepare measuring instruments and control instruments suitable for the metal and composite material machining work to be performed.
    42. To apply the appropriate technique for using measuring instruments and control instruments in compliance with the conditions of the work task.
    43. To check the technical compliance of measuring instruments and control instruments with the metal and composite material machining work to be performed.
    44. To turn on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    45. To check the compliance of the quantity of coolants and lubrication fluids with the rules for operation of the machine-tool.
    46. To prepare the auxiliary devices necessary to secure metal or composite material workpieces.
    47. To follow the principles of ergonomics at the workplace of the operator.
    48. To provide suggestions for the work environment in compliance with ergonomics requirements.
    49. To perform daily inspections and technical maintenance of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    50. To use lubrication fluids and coolants (technological fluids) in compliance with the requirements of the technical documentation.
    51. To record the performed works for technical maintenance of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    52. To secure instruments and auxiliary devices on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    53. To secure workpieces on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    54. To pick from the list the appropriate metal or composite material machining program.
    55. To control the dimensions of instruments in accordance with the process chart of the production of the part.
    56. To set the machining work program on the numerical control metalworking machine-tool in manual mode.
    57. To use data carriers to transfer the metalworking program.
    58. To open the graphical representation mode of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    59. To open diagnostics windows to control the operation of the parts machining program.
    60. To verify the operation of the program in 2D or 3D modes.
    61. To visually check the trajectory of the instruments of the machining program.
    62. To check the dimensions of a full-scale production part, applying appropriate measuring instruments and measuring devices.
    63. To control the surface roughness.
    64. To take measurements of parts for the control of the machining process.
    65. To identify the degree of wear of cutting instruments in accordance with the outcomes of the measurement of the control part.
    66. To correct the attachment of cutting instruments.
    67. To respect the operating time of cutting instruments in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    68. To plan the amount of parent materials and auxiliary materials.
    69. To evaluate the accepted materials and auxiliary materials in compliance with the quality requirements.
    70. To fill in the documentation for accounting of the produced part in accordance with the sample or in the resource management system of the company.
    71. To fill in protocols on the measurements of the produced parts.
    72. To pack the produced part in compliance with the requirements of the work task.
    73. To apply anti-corrosion materials in accordance with the type of the produced parts and requirements for their storage.
    GENERAL skills:
    1. To communicate both orally and in writing in the official language and one foreign language.
    2. To use professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language.
    3. To use the basic principles and techniques of mathematics and physics while carrying out the professional work duties.
    4. To mathematically substantiate the amount of the used material.
    5. To calculate the amount of material necessary for full-scale production.
    6. To use computer and office equipment.
    7. To find specific information in internet resources and data carriers.
    8. To communicate by using information technologies.
    9. To use security programs.
    10. To prepare documents in compliance with a sample by using application software.
    11. To comply with labour legislation requirements.
    12. To comply with the internal work procedure regulations of the company.
    13. To perform work dutifully, according to the job description.
    14. To be aware of own responsibility in the context of civil society.
    15. To cooperate in a team, being aware of own responsibility when completing a joint task.
    16. To cooperate effectively in different environments and situations.
    17. To plan the working hours rationally.
    18. To identify and remedy the causes of stress.
    19. To become personally involved in the generation of new ideas, taking the initiative.
    20. To define priorities by providing arguments, while planning own activity.
    21. To independently take decisions on the solutions to problems within the scope of own competence.
    22. To participate in professional training and upskilling activities.
    23. To develop skills in the use of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    24. To critically evaluate and use the obtained information in the professional activity.
    25. To apply different learning strategies.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    PROFESSIONAL competences:
    1. Ability to use personal and collective protective equipment responsibly, while carrying out the professional work duties.
    2. Ability to provide first aid and act in an emergency.
    3. Ability to complete work tasks in compliance with the labour protection, electrical and fire safety, and environmental protection requirements.
    4. Ability to apply harmless and safe work practices while carrying out the professional work duties.
    5. Ability to keep the workplace of the operator of the numerical control metalworking machine-tools in order.
    6. Ability to comprehend the work task of machining of metal or composite materials to be completed in accordance with the amount of work to be performed and time for machining of parts.
    7. Ability to read the technical drafts and drawings of work to be performed, in accordance with the work task.
    8. Ability to comply with the conditions of the instruction for use of numerical control metalworking machine-tools.
    9. Ability to assess the compliance of the technical condition of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool with work to be performed.
    10. Ability to get acquainted and comply with the conditions of the process chart of the production process of a metal or composite material part.
    11. Ability to get acquainted with the program for machining of the specific part.
    12. Ability to prepare materials and technological fluids appropriate for work to be performed.
    13. Ability to prepare instruments, measuring instruments, and control instruments suitable for the metal and composite material machining work to be performed.
    14. Ability to prepare technological facilities and auxiliary devices in accordance with the work task.
    15. Ability to provide suggestions for setting up an ergonomic environment.
    16. Ability to perform daily technical maintenance of the numerical control metalworking machine-tool.
    17. Ability to prepare the numerical control metalworking machine-tool for manufacturing of specific production.
    18. Ability to open a metal or composite material machining program appropriate for the work task and control the dimensions of instruments.
    19. Ability to develop and enter a program for machining of simple parts appropriate for the work task.
    20. Ability to check the metal or composite material part in graphical representation of the machining program (simulation).
    21. Ability to check the quality and dimensions of full-scale production parts in compliance with the conditions of the work task.
    22. Ability to make corrections of cutting instruments in accordance with the outcomes of the inspection of a full-scale production part.
    23. Ability to determine the amount of materials and auxiliary materials for full-scale production of parts, verifying their conformity with the quality requirements.
    24. Ability to fill in the documentation for accounting of the produced parts.
    25. Ability to prepare the produced metal or composite material parts for handing over or storage in compliance with the requirements specified in the process chart.
    GENERAL competences:
    1. Ability to communicate and use professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language both orally and in writing.
    2. Ability to apply the basic principles of mathematics and physics in the professional activity.
    3. Ability use information and communication technologies while carrying out professional work duties.
    4. Ability to respect employment legal relationship and be aware of own responsibility in the context of civil society.
    5. Ability to cooperate effectively in different environments and situations, following the principles of positive interaction.
    6. Ability to assume responsibility for own work outcomes while working in changing conditions.
    7. Ability to plan and take decisions while making own professional career.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Certificate of general basic 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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4 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

College:

Vocational basic and secondary education institution

- Valmiera Technical School

- Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldības profesionālā vidusskola "Jelgavas Amatu vidusskola"

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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)

Mechanics and metal trades (0715)

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

Sector Qualifications Structure: Metalworking, mechanical engineering and mechanical sciences sector (including mechanics)


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Other information

National Education Information System

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Last changes: 06.02.2024

Posted: 22.05.2019