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. 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.
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.
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.
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Architecture and construction (073)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Architecture and town planning (0731)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Other information
Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2029
Last changes: 03.05.2023
Posted: 07.05.2016