European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. forest sector policy;
1.2. scientific research methods;
1.3. copyright.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understandin:
2.1. sociology;
2.2. philosophy;
2.3. ethics and aesthetics;
2.4. philosophy and applied psychology;
2.5. pedagogy;
2.6. statistics;
2.7. record keeping;
2.8. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. use of informatics and computer graphics in the woodworking field;
3.2. wood science;
3.3. forest commodity science;
3.4. woodworking machinery and tools, operation thereof;
3.5. woodworking process automation;
3.6. woodworking processes and modelling;
3.7. lumber and wood boards manufacturing;
3.8. wood chemical technologies;
3.9. hydrothermal wood processing;
3.10. chemicals of polymer materials utilized in woodworking;
3.11. wood material finishing;
3.12. wood waste recycling technologies;
3.13. technical graphics applications in wood processing;
3.14. machine elements;
3.15. hydraulics and hydraulic drive;
3.16. electrotechnics and electronics;
3.17. heat supply and heating in wood processing;
3.18. wood products and construction design;
3.19. commercial activity and the laws and regulations governing commercial activity;
3.20. labour protection;
3.21. environmental protection;
3.22. accounting and record keeping;
3.23. legal employment relationship;
3.24. marketing of wood materials;
3.25. ecology and environmental protection;
3.26. ergonomics;
3.27. official language;
3.28. at least two foreign languages at the communication level.
1. To carry out a professional analysis of the work task, information processing and alignment of the work task with the technological possibilities of manufacturing.
2. To use technical and legal documentation, laws and technical standards governing the woodworking industry, draw up business and professional documents.
3. To work in a team, plan, organize and manage professional teamwork, establish work priorities, do the work also individually.
4. To explain one’s opinion, convince others and deal with conflict situations.
5. To systematically improve professional qualification.
6. To observe high communication culture and compliance with ethical norms.
7. To plan and organize work and control execution thereof.
8. To prioritize one’s work.
9. To collaborate with customers and solve problems.
10. To adhere to the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
11. To maintain one’s professional competence.
12. To analyse, evaluate and make use of scientific and applied research, utilize information search and selection tools, introduce new technologies and software.
13. To assess product quality and compliance with national standards, orders, etc. requirements.
14. To determine equipment layout and organise division of labour among workers.
15. To have a good knowledge of woodworking machinery and equipment design, arrange for maintenance and repair thereof.
16. To know environmental and labour protection requirements in woodworking, organize work related to environmental and labour protection within a company.
17. To introduce the latest evidence-based timber scientific advances in one’s work.
18. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.
19. To know the official language.
20. To know at least two foreign languages at a communication level.
1. Ability to plan and organize the operation of a woodworking company or its units.
2. Ability to work in a creative team.
3. Ability to plan and organize work.
4. Ability to analyse and evaluate one’s professional activities.
5. Ability to improve one’s competence.
6. Ability to obtain and analyse information.
7. Ability to draw up documentation related to the woodworking sector.
8. Ability to conduct research of scientific value in woodworking.
9. Ability to introduce the latest evidence-based timber scientific achievements in one’s work.
10. Ability to evaluate the calculations of the cost of services to be performed, the necessary investments and labour consumption.
11. Ability to draw up proposals aimed at more effective and efficient use of resources.
12. Ability to manage woodworking technological processes.
13. Ability to manage used machinery, instruments and tools.
14. Ability to determine technological equipment necessary for the execution of work and plan placement thereof.
15. Ability to provide consistent implementation of high-quality technological solutions.
16. Ability to use calculation methods and special software.
17. Ability to constantly build skills in using the latest information technology.
18. Ability to carry out a risk assessment and analysis.
19. Ability to adequately handle problem situations and take necessary decisions in a timely manner.
20. Ability to carry out reconstruction and renovation project execution planning, monitor compliance of implementation with the project.
21. Ability to observe professional ethics and copyright regulatory documents.
22. Ability to gather and summarize the necessary professional information and follow the latest industry developments.
23. Ability to set tasks to achieve set objectives, ultimately creating products with high added value.
24. Ability to organize and monitor environment-friendly production processes.
25. Ability to ensure compliance with labour protection and fire safety measures.
26. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
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Manufacturing and processing (072)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) (0722)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels
Other information
Historical qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2022
Last changes: 15.02.2023
Posted: 07.05.2016