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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Learning outcomes are formulated in accordance with the relevant occupational standard and the strategic objectives of educational programmes outlined in the state standard of first level professional higher education. For more information, see the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 141 “Regulations on the state standard of first level professional higher education” (adopted on 20.03.2001):  Read standard. Occupational standards:  Occupational standards register

Architect assistant

  • Knowledge

    1. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of notion:
    1.1. higher mathematics;
    1.2. construction chemistry;
    1.3. thermal construction physics;
    1.4. structural analysis;
    1.5. strength of materials;
    1.6. building utilities;
    1.7. electrical safety;
    1.8. basics of law;
    1.9. basics of sociology.
    2. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of understanding:
    2.1. basic principles of spatial design;
    2.2. basic principles of architecture and interior design, renovation and restoration of buildings;
    2.3. basic principles of spatial planning and urban construction;
    2.4. history of architecture, urban construction and art, modern architecture;
    2.5. typology of buildings, parts of buildings;
    2.6. outdoor site furnishings;
    2.7. composition;
    2.8. basic principles of universal design;
    2.9. building materials / materials science of architecture;
    2.10. building constructions (concrete, stone, metal, wooden constructions and synthetic constructions);
    2.11. construction laws and regulations;
    2.12. geodesy;
    2.13. engineering geology;
    2.14. construction technology and organization;
    2.15. fire safety;
    2.16. civil protection;
    2.17. professional terms in the official 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. descriptive geometry, drawing;
    3.2. constructions of buildings, structures and their assemblies;
    3.3. structural strength and stability of buildings;
    3.4. fine arts, color and style science;
    3.5. layout design, computing skills and computer-based design tools;
    3.6. economics and business, construction costs;
    3.7. professional communication and communication psychology;
    3.8. ecology and environmental protection;
    3.9. information technologies;
    3.10. legal employment relationship;
    3.11. labour protection;
    3.12. official language;
    3.13. ability to communicate in at least two foreign languages.

  • Skills

    1. To read, understand, design and under the supervision of the lead architectcomplete  architectural drawings and the related visual materials through a targeted use of professional software and other technical means.
    2. To collect, analyse and use the information necessary for designing.
    3. To apply the requirements of the construction standards of the Republic of Latvia by taking into account the specifics of the particular project, as well as purposefully select the most appropriate building materials, construction equipment and finishing systems.
    4. To evaluate suitability of the designed building constructions and utilities for the architectural and spatial idea of the particular project.
    5. To calculate the construction costs, evaluate the economic factors, carry out comparative analysis and select the most appropriate option.
    6. To applyse basic standardization principles to optimise the design solutions.
    7. To evaluate critically his/her professional performance and qualification and improve them.
    8. To communicate fluently in the official language.
    9. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
    10. To communicate in at least two foreign languages.
    11. To understand and apply universal design principles.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to carry out the design works for a particular project under supervision of the lead architect in accordance with the construction regulatory enactments of the Republic of Latvia, European Union legal provisions concerning construction, as well as universal design principles.
    2. Ability to prepare, design and complete  architectural drawings of a construction project according to the scope and procedure set in the regulatory enactments.
    3. Ability to understand principles of cooperation of the experts of various fields of construction design, their proposed solutions for the design documentation to be executed pursuant to the  proposed solutions with the overall architectural and spatial idea of the particular project, as well as ability to resolve the problems related to the design process and make adequate decisions within the framework of his/her responsibility.
    4. Ability to understand the basic principles of construction design, preparatory works and raw materials, including the basic principles of geodesic, geological, topographic and metrological works.
    5. Ability to work both; in a team and independently.
    6. Ability to carry out a measured site survey and prepare survey drawings.
    7. Ability to measure and analyse energy efficiency and economic factors of the design, and to ensure compliance of the design solutions with the requirements set in the environmental protection, accessibility, fire safety and labour protection regulations.
    8. Understanding of the legal system of the Republic of Latvia.
    9. Ability to use information and communication technologies in the design process purposefully.
    10. Ability to communicate fluently in the official language and ability to communicate in at least two foreign languages.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Certificate of general secondary education or Diploma of vocational 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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120
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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2-3 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

College:

- Riga Building College

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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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Architecture and construction (073)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Architecture and town planning (0731)

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

Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2029

Last changes: 03.05.2023

Posted: 07.05.2016