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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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Industrial Machinery Mechanic

  • Knowledge

    PROFESSIONAL knowledge

    At the comprehension level:
    1. Basics of psychology
    2. Professional ethics
    3. Principles of installation of power supplies.
    4. Ventilation systems.
    5. Machinery distribution principles.
    6. Project planning principles.
    7. Structure of the classification of specialists.
    8. Principles for setting up machinery according to the technological process.
    9. Basic principles of theoretical mechanics.
    10. Operating principles of automation devices.
    11. Causes of defects of industrial machinery.
    12. Methods for inspection of ventilation systems.
    13. Basics of technological processes in manufacturing.
    14. Classification of fastening and connecting elements.
    15. Characteristics of defects.
    16. Basics of vibro-diagnostics.
    17. Thermography methods.
    18. Non-destructive control methods.
    19. Types of operating fluids.
    20. Types of technological fluids.
    21. Properties of acids, alkalis, and other chemical substances.
    22. Properties of lubricating preparations.
    23. Types of servicing.
    24. Classification of filters.

    At the application level:
    25. Regulations on the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
    26. Regulations on the selection and use of collective protective equipment.
    27. Regulations on the use of tools.
    28. Regulations on the use of work machinery and equipment.
    29. Interaction techniques.
    30. Techniques for the resolution of conflict situations.
    31. Methods for identification of the needs of the applicant of the issue.
    32. Technical terminology in one foreign language.
    33. Basics of technical drawing.
    34. Limits and tolerances.
    35. Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical diagrams.
    36. Methods for formulation of the technical task.
    37. Technical terminology in foreign language.
    38. Basic principles of technical database design.
    39. Methods for selection of information in databases/ systems.
    40. Methods for analysis of the range of spare parts.
    41. Principles of the use of the catalogues of spare parts.
    42. Conditions of drawing up a request for spare parts.
    43. Operating material consumption norms.
    44. Principles of drawing up repair documentation.
    45. Lifting and transport technology.
    46. Machinery assembling technology.
    47. Basics of electrical engineering.
    48. Operating principles of the pneumatic system.
    49. Operating principles of the hydraulic system.
    50. Drawing up of a request for the necessary specialists.
    51. Methods for accounting of the time of the performed work.
    52. Machine elements and their operating principles.
    53. Requirements specified in the rules for the operation and safety of machinery.
    54. Specific hazard factors of machinery.
    55. Principles of the assessment of unanticipated risks.
    56. Effects of aggressive and toxic substances on human body.
    57. Methods for detecting industrial machinery defects.
    58. Measuring technologies.
    59. Methods for inspecting the power supply.
    60. Methods for inspecting the hydraulic and pneumatic supply.
    61. Methods for inspecting the technological supplies and outlet channels (gas, steam, fuel, etc.).
    62. Types of fastenings and connections.
    63. Types of sealing.
    64. Methods for geometry adjustment.
    65. Methods for initial inspection of industrial machinery.
    66. Methods for setting and adjusting the technical parameters of industrial machinery.
    67. Basic principles of the method of dynamic diagnostics.
    68. Basic principles of the method of static diagnostics.
    69. Types of drives of mechanisms, their operating principles.
    70. Types and operating principles of actuators.
    71. Machinery adjustment methods.
    72. Principles of the adjustment of technological modes.
    73. Types of drive transmissions, their operating principles.
    74. Types of lubrication.
    75. Technical fluid replacement technology.
    76. Requirements for the disposal of hazardous waste.
    77. Methods and measuring devices for the inspection of flow and circulation.
    78. Types and operating principles of centralised lubrication systems.
    79. Types and features of local lubrication systems.
    80. Methods for inspection of lubrication systems.
    81. Principles of the selection of lubrication systems.
    82. Filter replacement techniques.
    83. Technology for replacement of drive elements.
    84. Technology for replacement of wear parts.
    85. Types of the inspection of functional parameters.
    86. Types of the inspection of technological parameters.
    87. Methods for inspection of safety systems.
    88. Methods for detection of non-compliances of functional parameters.
    89. Methods for adjustment of technological parameters.
    90. Methods for adjustment of safety systems.
    91. Basics of machinery repair technologies.
    92. Types and techniques of using specialised instruments.
    93. Technologies for disassembly of connections.
    94. Types and techniques of cleaning of parts.
    95. Types of damages of parts.
    96. Wear assessment methods.
    97. Methods for verifying the quality of connections.
    98. Technologies for restoring parts.
    99. Assessment of the costs for restoring parts.
    100. Components of the catalogues of spare parts.
    101. Components of the catalogues of auxiliary materials.
    102. Components of the catalogues of operating materials.
    103. Basic principles of stock management.
    104. Metalworking technologies.
    105. Alignment repair technologies.
    106. Properties and label of materials used in mechanical engineering.
    107. Surface processing technologies.
    108. Technologies for the repair of parts.
    109. Basics of the calculation of the strength of parts.
    110. Classification of standardised parts.
    111. Technologies for replacement of standardised parts.
    112. Structure and operating principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
    113. Pneumatic system repair technology.
    114. Hydraulic system repair technology.
    115. Methods for assembling machinery and nodes.
    116. Types of sealing materials.
    117. Sealing technologies.
    118. Methods for post-assembly inspection and control of machinery.
    119. Methods for loading machinery and nodes.
    120. Tightness testing methods.
    121. Procedures for drawing up documents on accepting and handing over of machinery.
    122. Types of protection against corrosion.
    123. Types of surface preparation for the protection against corrosion.
    124. Types of coatings against corrosion.
    125. Types of application of coatings against corrosion.

    GENERAL knowledge

    At the concept level:
    126. Nature of civil society.
    127. Diversity of social relations.
    128. Social and political structure of society.

    At the comprehension level:
    129. Information contained in the safety data sheet of chemical substances.
    130. Procedures for performing hazardous work.
    131. Environmental protection requirements.
    132. Importance and benefits of waste sorting.
    133. Employment relationship.
    134. Work environment risk factors.
    135. Types of verbal and non-verbal interaction.
    136. Functions of grammar and language of the official language and at least two foreign languages.
    137. Types of intercultural interaction.
    138. Language styles and intonations.
    139. Principles for promoting cooperation.
    140. Positive interaction techniques.
    141. Basic principles of the visual workplace creation method (LEAN and S5).
    142. Properties of chemical substances.
    143. Internet opportunities and potential risks.
    144. Normative and technical documentation.
    145. Basics of self-assessment.
    146. Learning strategies.
    147. Directions of development of technological equipment.
    148. Information systems security.
    149. Training programmes provided by the manufacturers of mechanical engineering machinery.
    150. Types of application software.
    151. Information systems security.
    152. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
    153. Computer security software.
    154. Business work organisation.

    At the application level:
    155. Action in emergency situations.
    156. The ABC of first aid.
    157. Requirements of labour protection instructions at the workplace.
    158. Labour protection signs and signals.
    159. Electrical safety regulations.
    160. Fire safety regulations.
    161. Action plan in the event of fire.
    162. Requirements for the management of hazardous waste.
    163. Basic principles of ergonomics.
    164. Workplace organisation.
    165. Vocabulary in the official language and foreign language.
    166. Professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
    167. Time planning techniques.
    168. Efficient interaction and collaboration techniques.
    169. Mathematical and physical units of measurement.
    170. Calculation of areas, volumes, and masses.
    171. Mathematical calculations.
    172. Methods for calculating physical parameters.
    173. Methods for finding current information.
    174. Professional career development and its importance.
    175. Idea generation methods.
    176. Basics of marketing.

  • Skills

    PROFESSIONAL skills

    1. To use personal protective equipment when carrying out the professional work duties as an industrial machinery mechanic.
    2. To apply collective protective equipment.
    3. To verify the compliance of the professional tools with occupational safety requirements.
    4. To verify the compliance of machinery and tool equipment with occupational safety requirements.
    5. To listen to the applicant of the issue.
    6. To verify the validity of an issue of complaint.
    7. To collaborate by following the principles of positive interaction.
    8. To resolve conflict situations by giving a reasoned opinion.
    9. To get acquainted with the work task.
    10. To read technical drawings, electrical diagrams, kinematic diagrams, and hydraulic and pneumatic system diagrams.
    11. To get acquainted with the specific documentation of industrial machinery.
    12. To plan the work time.
    13. To use the databases of manufacturers and the company.
    14. To verify the compliance of the servicing performed to machinery with the technical documentation.
    15. To analyse the relation between previously performed repair work and the work task.
    16. To analyse the relation between previously detected defects and the work task.
    17. To make records in the repair history of machinery.
    18. To use installation instructions.
    19. To use operating instructions.
    20. To use servicing instructions.
    21. To plan the necessary spare parts according to the servicing information.
    22. To plan the necessary operating and auxiliary materials according to the servicing information.
    23. To order the necessary spare parts according to the servicing information.
    24. To order the necessary operating and auxiliary materials according to the servicing information.
    25. To work with the catalogues of spare parts, and operating and auxiliary materials.
    26. To prepare the place for the installation of machinery.
    27. To organise the necessary power and technical connections.
    28. To organise the relocation of machinery in assembly position.
    29. To set priorities for the performance of tasks.
    30. To plan the specialists to be recruited for the performance of the work task.
    31. To draw of a request for the specialists to be recruited.
    32. To visually assess the tightening of leakages of liquids and parts.
    33. To verify the machinery performance according to the technology and the set parameters.
    34. To perform the acoustic evaluation of machinery.
    35. To assess the safety of moving elements.
    36. To assess the safety of hydraulic and pneumatic elements.
    37. To assess the leakages of fire-hazardous liquids.
    38. To assess the safety of electrical equipment.
    39. To assess the risks for the performance of repair works.
    40. To inspect machinery in operating mode.
    41. To evaluate the severity of the detected defect.
    42. To verify the relation of the machinery defect to the influence of external factors.
    43. To inspect electric supply.
    44. To inspect pneumatic and hydraulic supplies.
    45. To inspect the technological supplies and outlet channels (gas, steam, fuel, etc.)
    46. To inspect the ventilation system.
    47. To inspect electric power connections and technological fluids.
    48. To perform the fastening works of machinery.
    49. To adjust machinery.
    50. To verify the operation of machinery prior to putting it into operation.
    51. To perform the diagnostics of machinery without interrupting the operation of machinery.
    52. To analyse the obtained diagnostics information.
    53. To plan repair according to the data acquired as a result of diagnostics.
    54. To adjust the drive of industrial machinery.
    55. To adjust the actuators of machinery.
    56. To set technological modes.
    57. To inspect lubrication fluids.
    58. To inspect technological fluids.
    59. To inspect operating fluids.
    60. To inspect cooling fluids.
    61. To inspect the flows and circulation of operating fluids.
    62. To add or replace lubrication fluids.
    63. To add or replace technological fluids.
    64. To add or replace operating fluids.
    65. To add or replace cooling fluids.
    66. To verify the operability of the centralised lubrication system.
    67. To verify the operability of the local lubrication system.
    68. To lubricate sliding and rotating surfaces.
    69. To verify the performance of the centralised lubrication system.
    70. To replace filters.
    71. To replace drive elements.
    72. To replace wear parts.
    73. To verify the operation of machinery according to the functional parameters.
    74. To verify the operation of machinery according to the technological parameters.
    75. To verify the operation of safety systems.
    76. To rectify non-compliances of machinery operation with the functional parameters.
    77. To rectify non-compliances of machinery operation with the technological parameters.
    78. To repair defects of the safety system.
    79. To disconnect electric power supplies.
    80. To repair the leakage of operating liquids.
    81. To prepare machinery for disassembling according to the repair technology.
    82. To plan the sequence of disassembling according to the repair technology.
    83. To disassemble machinery or nodes according to the repair technology.
    84. To perform the cleaning of parts.
    85. To identify irreversibly damaged parts.
    86. To determine the admissible degree of wear of parts.
    87. To assess the quality of part connections.
    88. To evaluate the restorable parts.
    89. To evaluate the economic consistency of restoring/replacing parts.
    90. To assess the effect of the damaged parts on further operation of machinery.
    91. To order the necessary spare parts and auxiliary materials according to repair needs.
    92. To order the necessary operating materials according to repair needs.
    93. To collaborate with the manufacturer of machinery when ordering specific spare parts.
    94. To repair adjustments.
    95. To restore connecting elements.
    96. To restore and/or produce parts.
    97. To restore the geometric parameters.
    98. To restore surface.
    99. To elaborate technical drawings (sketches) of the restorable parts.
    100. To replace the standardised parts or nodes.
    101. To replace the original parts or nodes.
    102. To evaluate the possibility to replace original parts or nodes.
    103. To evaluate the options for the repair of the pneumatic and hydraulic system.
    104. To repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
    105. To lubricate parts and nodes after the repair.
    106. To assemble machinery after the repair.
    107. To ensure the sealing of joints.
    108. To ensure operating fluids in the system.
    109. To adjust machinery after the repair.
    110. To restore the electric power supply after the repair.
    111. To verify the operation of machinery systems in idle-running.
    112. To inspect machinery in the operating mode.
    113. To rectify the detected non-compliances.
    114. To put machinery into operation.
    115. To select the type of protection against corrosion.
    116. To prepare surfaces for anti-corrosion treatment.
    117. To perform anti-corrosion treatment.

    GENERAL skills

    118. To act in emergency situations.
    119. To provide first aid in the event of accidents.
    120. To recognise labour protection signs and signals.
    121. To strictly follow labour protection signs and signals.
    122. To comply with labour protection instructions.
    123. To comply with electrical safety regulations.
    124. To comply with fire safety regulations.
    125. To visually assess the compliance of devices with electrical safety regulations.
    126. To comply with environmental protection requirements when fulfilling work duties.
    127. To organise the sorting of waste generated during the work process.
    128. To responsibly evaluate the employment relationship requirements in conjunction with the relevant laws and regulations.
    129. To comply with the employment relationship requirements.
    130. To perform own civil duties.
    131. To use harmless and safe work practices.
    132. To follow the basic principles of ergonomics.
    133. To maintain order at the workplace.
    134. To clearly define own idea in the official language and foreign languages both orally and in writing when communicating with the colleagues and other persons.
    135. To use the professional terminology both orally and in writing in the official language and at least two foreign languages to ensure the performance of own professional activity.
    136. To collaborate in a team when fulfilling work duties.
    137. To define priorities when planning own professional activity.
    138. To plan own time and work duties rationally.
    139. To collaborate efficiently in different environments.
    140. To think critically and creatively.
    141. To identify and remedy the causes of stress.
    142. To resolve conflict situations by giving a reasoned opinion.
    143. To calculate dimension chains.
    144. To calculate labour costs.
    145. To convert measures in units of other measurement systems.
    146. To calculate the electric circuit parameters.
    147. To improve the level of professional qualification in the field of mechanical engineering technologies.
    148. To acquire the latest information about the structure of machine-tools.
    149. To acquire the latest technologies in mechanical engineering.
    150. To acquire competences for obtaining special clearances and certificates.
    151. To get acquainted with the latest information technologies.
    152. To learn how to use the latest CAD/CAM/CAE software.
    153. To learn how to use the latest training programmes developed by the manufacturers of machine-tools.
    154. To use a computer and office equipment to carry out the work duties.
    155. To find specific information in the internet resources and data carriers.
    156. To carry out the work tasks assigned by the manager.
    157. To actively participate in the generation of new ideas by taking initiative.
    158. To independently take decisions on problem solutions in specific work situations.
    159. To be active in the business cultural environment.
    160. To use resources rationally.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    PROFESSIONAL competences

    1. Ability to organise the use of personal and collective protective equipment when carrying out the professional work duties.
    2. Ability to verify the compliance of the equipment and tools with the work task and the occupational safety requirements.
    3. Ability to communicate with the specialists recruited for the performance of the task by following the principles of positive interaction.
    4. Ability to work with the technical documentation, verify the repair history of machinery, and identify the information provided by the manufacturer regarding installation, servicing, and operation, by using the technical terminology in foreign languages.
    5. Ability to plan and order spare parts and operating materials by using the catalogues of spare parts, and operating and auxiliary materials.
    6. Ability to organise the relocation and installation of machinery, and the connection of the necessary electric power and technical supply.
    7. Ability to organise and plan the recruitment of the necessary specialists for the performance of a task.
    8. Ability to assess the functional performance and operation of industrial machinery and the risks related to the safety of repair.
    9. Ability to verify the admissibility of the reported defects by evaluating the severity of the defect and its relation to the influence of external factors.
    10. Ability to verify the technical parameters of electric power supply and its compliance with the connection and operation of industrial machinery.
    11. Ability to install industrial machinery by performing its initial inspection and ensuring the compliance of its parameters with the requirements specified in the regulatory documentation.
    12. Ability to perform the projected (predictive) diagnostics, analyse the obtained information, and plan the repair by taking into account the data of diagnostics.
    13. Ability to adjust the drive of industrial machinery and operation of actuators, and set the technological modes.
    14. Ability to inspect, add, or replace operating fluids of machinery and lubricate their moving elements.
    15. Ability to replace the planned parts – filters, drive elements, and other wear parts.
    16. Ability to perform the functional diagnostics of machinery, determine its compliance with the technological and safety parameters, and repair the detected defects.
    17. Ability to disassemble industrial machinery according to the repair technology and detect the defects of parts and nodes by evaluating restoring options.
    18. Ability to order the necessary spare parts and operating materials according to the repair needs by using catalogues and collaborating with the machinery manufacturer.
    19. Ability to repair and/or restore parts and nodes, if necessary, by elaborating technical drawings of parts for their ordering.
    20. Ability to elaborate technical drawings or sketches of parts and produce simple parts.
    21. Ability to replace irreparable parts and nodes by evaluating the possibility to replace original parts or units.
    22. Ability to repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems by applying the appropriate repair technologies.
    23. Ability to assemble, install, and verify the operation of machinery prior to putting it into operation.
    24. Ability to ensure the protection of machinery against corrosion by selecting the type of treatment and protection.

    GENERAL competences

    25. Ability to provide first aid and act in emergency situations.
    26. Ability to perform the work tasks in compliance with labour protection, electrical and fire safety, and environmental protection requirements.
    27. Ability to establish employment relationship in compliance with the respective laws and regulations.
    28. Ability to use harmless and safe work practices during the work process.
    29. Ability to communicate in the official language both orally and in writing and use the professional terminology to carry out the work tasks.
    30. Ability to efficiently work in a team when performing the professional work duties.
    31. Ability to use mathematical thinking and basic principles of physics in professional activity.
    32. Ability to assess own personal skills, define own education improvement needs, and plan professional development.
    33. Ability to use information and communication technologies to carry out the work task.
    34. Ability to take an active role in the development of the company by proposing new rational ideas for the fulfilment of the work task.

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

College:

- Riga Technical University Agancy "Riga Technical University Mechanics and Technology College of Olaine"

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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

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Last changes: 13.12.2021

Posted: 07.05.2016