European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of notion:
1.1. role of globalization in the development of the company’s security processes;
1.2. business;
1.3. rhetoric.
2. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of understanding:
2.1. criminal law and criminal procedure law;
2.2. crime evaluation and detection;
2.3. forensic science;
2.4. professional terms in the national language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of use:
3.1. theory of security;
3.2. record-keeping;
3.3. law enforcement agencies;
3.4. classified information;
3.5. security of an organization;
3.6. technical means of security;
3.7. escort – security of valuables;
3.8. civil rights;
3.9. security tactics;
3.10. provision of security in stationary facilities;
3.11. safety of individuals;
3.12. employment relationship;
3.13. civil protection;
3.14. labour protection;
3.15. environmental protection;
3.16. security psychology;
3.17. communication psychology;
3.18. principles of the professional and general ethics;
3.19. self-defence;
3.20. practical shooting;
3.21. firearms design, principles of operation;
3.22. first aid;
3.23. information technologies;
3.24. official language;
3.25. ability to communicate in two foreign languages.
1. Analyse the company’s security processes, identify problems and develop solutions.
2. Understand the processes taking place in the society and their impact on the company’s security.
3. Acquire, analyse, systematize and integrate information relevant to the company’s security issues.
4. Plan, organize and control the work of subordinate staff.
5. Understand the context of the company’s operations.
6. Introduce progressive solutions and methods in the company’s security system.
7. Prioritize the company’s security issues.
8. Develop the company’s security plan and advise the management of its implementation and efficiency improvement measures.
9. Use law information sources and apply relevant legal norms.
10. Understand laws and regulations relevant to the company’s operations.
11. Understand public administration system.
12. Communicate and interact with staff, management, partners, the media, state and local government institutions and non-governmental organizations; to speak in public, express, defend and present his/her point of view.
13. Comply with the legal employment laws and regulations.
14. Organize and control application of the laws and regulations relevant to company’s security issues.
15. Organize and control public safety and order in the events organized by the company.
16. Organize and carry out preventive measures relevant to the company’s security.
17. Understand and use both horizontal and vertical HR communication.
18. Carry out professional duties in accordance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, electrical safety and environmental protection regulations.
19. Set the procedure and prioritize the use of company’s security department’s resources, plan optimal use of resources and evaluate efficiency of their use.
20. Control company’s security procurement procedures and fulfillment of contractual obligations.
21. Assess the individual’s emotional state and resolve conflict situations.
22. Comply with generally accepted norms of professional ethics, behavior and appearance.
23. Prepare presentations and conduct them in a convincing manner.
24. Constantly improve his/her knowledge and skills, acquire the current professional information and skills.
25. Apply physical force, special means, special fighting techniques or firearms adequately in accordance with the relevant regulations.
26. Provide the first aid.
27. Communicate fluently in the national language.
28. Communicate fluently in at least two foreign languages.
29. Use professional terminology in the national language and at least two foreign languages.
1. Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in planning, organizing and coordinating the company’s security-related processes in order to ensure accurate, timely and quality performance of assignments.
2. Ability to take responsibility for the results of his/her actions and duly, accurate and timely fulfillment of the assignments.
3. Ability to work individually and in group.
4. Ability to carry out high-quality analysis of the company’s potential risks and vulnerabilities, and use the obtained results to improve the company’s security.
5. Ability to cooperate with legal entities and individuals, state and local government institutions on issues related to security and justice.
6. Understanding of the legislative requirements concerning company’s security.
7. Ability to use information technologies and office equipment for data processing and analysis; comply with data protection requirements.
8. Ability to analyse and select legal and other information necessary to ensure company’s security.
9. Ability to comply with occupational health and safety, fire safety and environmental protection regulations.
10. Ability to organize quality vocational training of the subordinate staff through organization of training sessions.
11. Understanding of the company’s security department’s financial and economic activities; ability to ensure rational use of the allocated resources.
12. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate his/her professional performance.
13. Ability to logically define the assignments and work content.
14. Ability to specify the duties and obligations of the company’s security staff.
15. Ability to understand the individual’s emotional state and the essence of interpersonal conflict.
16. Ability to prepare information on company’s security issues and present it to the company’s management.
17. Ability to act ethically when performing professional activities and comply with generally accepted norms of behavior.
18. Ability to professionally and adequately choose and apply physical force, special means, special fighting techniques or firearms in accordance with the relevant regulations and safety requirements.
19. Ability to provide the first aid.
20. Ability to communicate in the national language and at least two foreign languages.
21. Ability to comply with the legal employment laws and regulations.
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Security services (103)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Protection of persons and property (1032)
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: 2015-2024
Last changes: 05.02.2025
Posted: 07.05.2016