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
Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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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Building contractor

  • Knowledge

    1. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of notion:
    1.1. descriptive geometry;
    1.2. construction history;
    1.3. spatial planning;
    1.4. hydraulics;
    1.5. basic principles of design, color science and style;
    1.6. metrology, standardization;
    1.7. real estate laws and regulations.
    2. The knowledge necessary for performance of the basic tasks of the professional activity at the level of understanding:
    2.1. higher mathematics;
    2.2. building engineering physics;
    2.3. construction chemistry;
    2.4. geotechnics;
    2.5. laboratory testing of construction materials;
    2.6. structural strength and stability;
    2.7. civil engineering constructions;
    2.8. construction machinery, technological equipment and tools;
    2.9. structural analysis;
    2.10. civil protection;
    2.11. soils mechanics, bases, foundations;
    2.12. thermal engineering;
    2.13. energy efficiency of buildings;
    2.14. construction design (architectural design; reinforced concrete, stone, metal, wooden, synthetic constructions; road and bridge construction, utilities);
    2.15. quality systems at the construction sites;
    2.16. general electrical engineering;
    2.17. environmental culture;
    2.18. use of natural resources;
    2.19. Civil Law, Commercial Law, Public Procurement Law, Administrative Procedure Law;
    2.20. record-keeping;
    2.21. 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. graphical engineering;
    3.2. computing;
    3.3. information technologies;
    3.4. communication, engineering psychology;
    3.5. management of human resources;
    3.6. construction laws and regulations;
    3.7. constructions of buildings, structures and their assemblies;
    3.8. strength of materials;
    3.9. geodesy, engineering geodesy;
    3.10. economy, drawing up and analysis of estimates;
    3.11. conformity assessment of building materials and construction products;
    3.12. construction technology;
    3.13. construction organization;
    3.14. job rationing;
    3.15. pay systems;
    3.16. occupational health and safety;
    3.17. electrical and fire safety;
    3.18 environmental protection;
    3.19 employment relationship;
    3.20 national language;
    3.21 ability to communicate in at least two foreign languages.

  • Skills

    1. Plan, organize and manage construction works.
    2. Possess thorough knowledge and be able to apply construction standards.
    3. Read and understand project documentation.
    4. Possess thorough knowledge of technological processes in construction.
    5. Possess thorough knowledge of the characteristics of building materials, the range of available construction materials and systems.
    6. Understand constructive solutions of buildings.
    7. Understand construction principles and solutions applied in construction of utilities and special purpose buildings.
    8. Understand the principles of geodesic and metrological works.
    9. Be able to choose construction machines, machinery, tools and technological equipment systems for each particular job.
    10. Understand wage systems, job rationing principles and apply this knowledge in practice.
    11. Be able to calculate the cost of works, assess economic factors and choose the most advantageous option.
    12. Be able to deal with problem situations.
    13. Apply basic principles of construction quality control systems and standardization.
    14. Be able to choose construction professionals, taking into account the specifics of the particular assignment, establish working relationships in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
    15. Be able to create optimal infrastructure at the construction site in accordance with occupational health and safety, occupational hygiene, fire safety and environmental laws and regulations applicable in the construction sector.
    16. Be able to work with the special construction work organization software.
    17. Prepare and implement projects.
    18. Be able to use information technologies.
    19. Be able to analyze the received information.
    20. Be able to analyze performance results.
    21. Communicate fluently in the national language.
    22. Communicate in at least two foreign languages.
    23. Use professional terminology in the national language and two foreign languages.
    24. Improve knowledge and skills through self-education.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to responsibly and independently carry out professional duties in accordance with the relevant Republic of Latvia and European Union laws and regulations.
    2. Ability to carry out on-site management of construction works.
    3. Ability to coordinate the work of parties involved in the construction process.
    4. Ability to plan the implementation of the construction project in accordance with the construction design documents.
    5. Ability to assess and analyze economic factors related to the project under construction.
    6. Ability to evaluate construction design documents.
    7. Ability to organize, plan and manage construction works.
    8. Ability to organize permanent supply of the construction site.
    9. Ability to cooperate with partners in the realization process of the construction project.
    10. Ability to control the receipt of payments for the completed construction works.
    11. Ability to ensure and monitor compliance with environmental protection, fire safety and occupational health and safety regulations.
    12. Ability to train employees.
    13. Ability to organize training.
    14. Ability to use calculation methods and special software.
    15. Ability to communicate in the national language and 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 
Snice 11.10.2022 60 credit points correspond to the study results acquired in full-time studies in one academic year in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).Since 11.10.2022

Till 11.10.2022 1 Latvian credit point corresponds to 1,5 ECTS 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

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

Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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)

Building and civil engineering (0732)

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

Historical qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2023

Last changes: 30.10.2024

Posted: 07.05.2016