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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Professional knowledge
At the concept level:
1. Basic principles of voltage and frequency regulation and the importance of power stations and substations in ensuring the normal operation of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
2. Power flows and their management, stability of the power system and the associated limitations.
3. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
4. Future technologies and their use.
5. Social and financial issues.
6. Innovative technologies and their use.
At the comprehension level:
1. Requirements for the methods and processes of inspecting electrical equipment and understanding of inspections.
2. Innovations and methods for special inspections.
3. Structure and operating principles of electrical equipment.
4. Operation of power supply, electric drive and machinery, power electronics, power accumulators and sources, automation, networks, and other systems.
5. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
6. Types and importance of the inspection of electrical equipment.
7. Types and causes of damage to electrical equipment and types of operational errors of electrical equipment.
8. Procedure of planning the repairs of electrical equipment.
9. Manufacturer’s instructions, operating standards, and associated requirements for electrical equipment.
10. To understand and analyse the existing and new power systems and the interdependence of electrical equipment.
11. Types of lighting fixtures and their use.
12. Innovations in the supply and use of lighting.
13. Energy efficiency calculations in conformity with the characteristics defined in laws and regulations and standards.
14. Automation systems.
15. Modern electrical equipment for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
16. Automation and control of fire protection and extinguishing systems.
17. Principles of voltage regulation, its relevance to electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
18. Structure, operating principles, and technical physical characteristics of electrical equipment.
19. Structure of a power system and tasks of its components.
20. Operating principles of protective equipment.
21. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
22. Building code and standards in the field of electrical engineering.
23. Standards and building code in the electrical engineering and construction sector.
24. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
25. Basic principles of developing and implementing technical projects, the connection between infrastructure components and their impact on the implementation of the project.
26. Building code in the field of electrical engineering.
27. Basic principles of developing and implementing technical projects, the connection between infrastructure components and their impact on the implementation of the project.
28. Chain topology analysis, system modes, mode control and optimisation.
29. Automatic accident detection and reporting systems.
30. Types of technical documentation.
31. Building code and standards in the field of electrical engineering.
32. Main characteristics, operating principles, structure, and schematic topology of electrical equipment, and associated techniques for the control and calculation of electrical parameters.
33. Selectivity, co-ordination, protection elements and principles.
34. Calculations of cable or overhead line loads, types of connections, and assembly.
35. Calculations of cable loads and ways of laying the cables.
36. Wiring and assembly of overhead lines.
37. Regulatory and corresponding sources of information in the field of electrical power engineering.
38. Computer programs in electrical calculations, their assessment, and possibilities of using them in the development of projects.
39. Automated and adaptive systems (smart microgrids, sensors, semiconductor converters, renewable energy sources, energy accumulation).
40. Computer programs in electrical calculations, visualisation of technical drawings, and creation of presentations.
41. Operating principles of electrical equipment and power systems.
42. Structure of electrical equipment.
43. Parameters of devices/ components, their variety, and efficiency of a device.
44. Technological sequence of the process of developing electrical equipment and the process of performing inspections.
At the application level:
1. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment, manufacturer’s instructions, operating standards, and associated requirements for electrical equipment.
2. Methods of the maintenance of electrical equipment and their suitability.
3. Technologies for the inspection of electrical equipment.
4. Ways of recording and representing inspections and measurements, and principles of their evaluation.
5. Measuring equipment and methods for measuring electrical quantities.
6. Principles and methods for testing electrical quantities.
7. Operating principles of electrical equipment and control systems and principles of their control and adjustment.
8. Technical characteristics of electrical equipment.
9. Stages and procedure of inspection and methods for analysing the results.
10. Technologies for the inspection of electrical equipment.
11. Types of damages to electrical equipment.
12. Completing of technical documentation of electrical equipment, detection of defects, and creation of a repair schedule.
13. Structure and operating principles of electrical equipment.
14. Basic methods for performing the maintenance of electrical facilities.
15. Operation and maintenance of electrical facilities.
16. Maintenance schedule of electrical facilities, planning of time and work.
17. Operation of electrical equipment at different configurations and power system levels.
18. Principles of performing practical electrical calculations.
19. Development of an electrical circuit diagram.
20. Structure and operating principles of lighting fixtures.
21. Types of lighting and principles of developing lighting diagrams.
22. Performing of engineering calculations, modelling of lighting, and the selection of lighting fixtures and control systems.
23. Methods and programs for the design of lighting.
24. Standards and building code in the field of electrical engineering.
25. Principles and requirements for the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
26. Types of maintenance of electrical equipment.
27. Electrical power engineering sector, its basic issues and place in national economy.
28. Power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption elements and their role.
29. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
30. Operating modes of power systems.
31. Structure and operating principles of electrical equipment.
32. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
33. Data of electrical equipment.
34. Necessary characteristics for the selection of electrical equipment.
35. Methods for selecting technical equipment.
36. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
37. Tasks of protective equipment and automation of power systems, co-ordination of protection (selectivity, etc.).
38. Execution of protection and automation of a power system.
39. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
40. Compliance of electrical equipment with laws and regulations.
41. Procedure of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
42. Operating principles and main parameters of electrical equipment.
43. Appropriate procedure for the stages of the process of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment, while applying the knowledge of the operating principles and main parameters of electrical equipment.
44. Safety engineering and work organisation.
45. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
46. Methods and types of visualisation and presentation.
47. Types of documentation and principles of its development.
48. Effective communication skills.
49. Main parameters of the mechanisms and equipment to be used.
50. Main operating principles and parameters of the mechanisms and equipment to be used.
51. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
52. Power quality indicators.
53. Methods for estimating power system modes.
54. Procedure and principles of developing the technical documentation.
55. Operating principles of electrical equipment and its automatic control systems.
56. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
57. Operating principles of electrical equipment.
58. Types of the most common damages to electrical equipment.
59. Methods for determining the durability of electrical equipment.
60. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
61. Catalogues of electrical power engineering products and components.
62. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
63. Types of documentation for the development of a technical project and its control mechanisms.
64. Importance of graphic editors in the development and implementation of technical projects.
65. Mathematical techniques for calculations and control algorithms.
66. Computer applications and technologies for the search and analysis of information.
67. Main parameters of electrical equipment, economic and technical indicators of components and electrical equipment for their effective use.
68. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
69. Electrical and non-electrical quantities.
70. Technologies for the inspection of electrical equipment.
71. Stages of the process and procedure of manufacturing electrical equipment and components.
72. Development and economic calculations of technical diagrams and operation instructions.
General knowledge
At the comprehension level:
1. Employment relationship.
2. Basics of entrepreneurship.
3. Employment relationship.
4. Fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
5. Possibilities and potential risks of information technologies.
6. Security of the storage and use of information.
7. Research methodology and the procedure for conducting research.
8. Methods for implementing data, restrictions, and assumptions.
9. Research methodology.
10. Argumentation techniques.
11. Planning and adoption of decisions.
12. Basics of intercultural communication.
At the application level:
1. Requirements of laws and regulations, building code, and standards governing the energy sector.
2. Principles of professional and general ethics.
3. Labour protection, electrical safety, and fire safety.
4. Individual and collective protective equipment.
5. Information technologies for data processing, analysis, and management.
6. Computer and office equipment software (processing of texts and images, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, web and e-mail browsers, graphic editors).
7. Basics of communication.
8. Professional and general ethics.
9. Argumentation techniques.
10. Simplified research methods.
11. Argumentation techniques.
12. Possibilities of technologies.
13. Preparation of reports.
14. Interaction and communication.
15. Professional ethics.
16. Argumentation techniques.
17. Possibilities of technologies.
18. Self-assessment mechanisms.
19. Planning of education, career, and progress of work.
20. Time planning techniques.
21. Extensive and appropriate vocabulary.
22. Functional grammar.
23. Professional terminology in the official language and in the foreign language.
Professional skills and attitudes
1. To perform systematic search and research of information based on defined technical parameters of electrical equipment.
2. To perform a comparative analysis of electrical equipment and power systems.
3. To select electrical equipment and materials in conformity with the environmental requirements.
4. To use formulas, technical data, and parameters when selecting the appropriate electrical equipment.
5. To choose and select electrical equipment in conformity with the requirements of the technical documentation.
6. To summarise and organise the initial data for future work in conformity with the current standards and building code.
7. To develop and create general functional specifications and perform cost comparison.
8. To select methods and technologies for manufacturing and inspecting electrical equipment.
9. To use specialised programs when carrying out inspections.
10. To select the most efficient technology for manufacturing and inspecting electrical equipment and electrical facilities for a specific solution.
11. To identify and develop separate stages of the technological process of manufacturing and inspecting electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
12. To manage and participate in the development of instructions for the technological process of manufacturing and inspecting electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
13. To prepare data for the economic evaluation of the options of technological solutions for manufacturing and inspecting the selected electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
14. To plan, carry out, and monitor inspections of electrical equipment.
15. To inspect and monitor the suitability of the selected technological solution.
16. To organise and monitor the procedure of performing the diagnostics of electrical equipment.
17. To analyse the results of the inspections and measurements of electrical equipment and make conclusions about their suitability.
18. To prepare the results of the inspections and measurements of electrical equipment, conclusions, and recommendations.
19. To organise the connection, adjustment, and testing of electrical equipment.
20. To perform the testing of electrical equipment.
21. To analyse the results of the measurements of electrical equipment.
22. To study and be familiar with the manufacturer’s documentation.
23. To identify the necessary parameters and requirements for testing, inspecting, and adjusting electrical equipment.
24. To monitor the procedure of inspecting and adjusting electrical equipment and power systems.
25. To identify and prevent the potential damages to electrical equipment in conformity with the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating modes of the power system.
26. To organise the work of the subordinate personnel by planning a structured work schedule.
27. To monitor the performance of work by the subordinated personnel.
28. To manage the work of the personnel in conformity with the type of damage to electrical equipment and procedure of its rectification.
29. To ensure high-quality repairs of electrical equipment.
30. To perform the maintenance of electrical facilities.
31. To verify the quality and modes of the operation of electrical equipment.
32. To evaluate and analyse the need for the maintenance of electrical equipment.
33. To manage and monitor the process of operating electrical facilities.
34. To comply with and monitor the maintenance plan for electrical facilities.
35. To service the power systems of various types of electrical equipment (electric drive, power electronics, power sources, distribution and power supply components, automatics, etc.).
36. To install new power systems or monitor the existing ones and to justify the replacement of electrical equipment without compromising the stability and functionality of the power system.
37. To calculate and select the necessary physical quantities of lighting.
38. To choose and verify the level of lighting in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
39. To supervise the lighting fixtures by ensuring the necessary level of lighting.
40. To use exterior and interior lighting design programs.
41. To use technical standards in the design and maintenance of electrical equipment.
42. To use technical documentation, understanding the principles of its development.
43. To incorporate the latest technologies in the design and maintenance of electrical equipment in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
44. To manage and supervise the processes of electrical equipment, electrical facilities, and their control systems.
45. To understand the power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption processes.
46. To adjust the operation of electrical equipment, electrical facilities, and power systems to different operating modes.
47. To calculate the technical parameters and operating modes of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
48. To identify the classification of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
49. To determine the parameters for the replacement of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
50. To assess the impact of electrical equipment and electrical facilities to the operating modes of power supply.
51. To select the primary electrical equipment.
52. To assess the compliance of electrical equipment with the operating modes of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
53. To select the structural design of electrical facilities (substations, distribution points, etc.) and electrical equipment (energy converters, electric drive components, etc.).
54. To analyse the main schemes of electrical facilities, their technical and safety indicators, and the application of electrical equipment.
55. To select the secondary electrical equipment.
56. To assess the most appropriate way of protecting electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
57. To create an equivalent scheme for a power system.
58. To select the main characteristics for protective equipment.
59. To compare the methods of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment.
60. To select the method and justify the selection.
61. To prepare the place for the installation of electrical equipment in conformity with the laws and regulations, and requirements.
62. To read and explain the technical documentation for the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
63. To select the most appropriate tools, mechanisms, and equipment for the assembly of electrical equipment.
64. To ensure the compliance with assembly requirements.
65. To perform the installation of electrical equipment.
66. To identify individual components of a technological solution.
67. To assess the compatibility of the components of the technological solution.
68. To assess the method for performing the installation, assembly, and disassembly of technical equipment and implement the necessary corrections.
69. To manage the work of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment and power systems in compliance with the technological process and labour protection requirements.
70. To comply with the requirements of the technical project and the relevant technological process.
71. To systematically monitor the procedure of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment and power systems, while identifying the weaknesses and threats in the performance of the work schedule.
72. To record and promptly rectify any deviations in the work schedule for the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment and power systems.
73. To adjust the installed electrical equipment.
74. To comply with the requirements of the technical project and the relevant technological process.
75. To analyse the indicators of electrical load and power quality.
76. To make estimations for the selection of electrical equipment and its control systems.
77. To apply technology and programs in the process of designing electrical equipment and power systems.
78. To determine and document electrical loads.
79. To analyse the need for reserves, as well as quality and safety indicators.
80. To read and understand technical drawings, to be familiar with the principles of technical drawing, and to create technical drawings that meet the standards.
81. To create a project implementation plan.
82. To develop documentation for the automatic control system.
83. To read and develop electrical circuit diagrams by being familiar with their components.
84. To be familiar with the principles and types of diagrams and to develop appropriate electrical circuit diagrams.
85. To be familiar with the automatic accident detection and reporting systems.
86. To select electrical equipment for specific conditions.
87. To identify individual components of a technological solution.
88. To prepare a review of the selected technological process.
89. To integrate electrical equipment into manufacturing technologies.
90. To develop lightning protection systems and over-voltage protection systems.
91. To solve electrical engineering tasks.
92. To calculate the necessary technical and economic indicators of the main electrical equipment.
93. To assess the energy efficiency of technical equipment.
94. To use the knowledge of the latest and future technologies in the field of electrical power engineering.
95. To recommend the best offers of electrical equipment.
96. To use computer programs for the calculation of the parameters and operating modes of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
97. To solve tasks related to the automation and adaptation of electrical equipment.
98. To provide reviews of the procedure of developing the technical project.
99. To process information purposefully by using computer programs.
100. To process information by using computer programs and graphic editors for drawing up the documentation.
General skills and attitudes
1. To understand the requirements of laws and regulations, and standards governing the industry.
2. To comply with the necessary governing laws and regulations to solve issues.
3. To comply with the field-specific standards and building code.
4. To adhere to the principles of professional ethics and norms of employment relationship.
5. To comply with the labour protection, fire safety, civil defence, and environmental protection requirements in the development and implementation of projects and in the maintenance of electrical equipment and power systems.
6. To provide first aid.
7. To use information and communication technology tools and services.
8. To communicate in various networks, including by using the Internet.
9. To search and summarize the obtained information.
10. To store the electronic documentation and data safely.
11. To use computer programs in calculations.
12. To provide reviews of the procedure of implementing the project.
13. To process information by using computer programs and graphic editors for drawing up the documentation.
14. To prepare a project implementation plan.
15. To monitor the implementation of a project.
16. To co-operate with the project manager and all stakeholders.
17. To present project results and the procedure of project implementation.
18. To conduct research in the field of electrical engineering with the aim of assessing the implementation of innovations.
19. To implement research and to summarise, analyse, and interpret the obtained information in the analysis of each case.
20. To assess the implementation of innovations.
21. To prepare a report on research results.
22. To prepare reviews and reports.
23. To conduct research and to process, interpret, and summarise the outcomes.
24. To perform the statistical processing of data.
25. To prepare a report on research results.
26. To prepare reviews.
27. To provide consultation on types, operation, and improvement opportunities of electrical equipment and power systems.
28. To assess own professional experience.
29. To understand the need for education in career growth.
30. To systematically acquire new knowledge and experience.
31. To keep up with the developments in the energy sector.
32. To use the acquired knowledge in practice.
33. To communicate orally and in writing and to clarify the opinion in a well-argued manner when solving work tasks in various professional situations and environments.
34. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in the foreign language.
35. To present work results in both the professional environment and society.
Professional competences
1. Ability to plan, manage, and supervise the operation of electrical equipment within the specified scope and plan.
2. Ability to plan, manage, and perform the maintenance and diagnostics of electrical equipment in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations and the legal framework.
3. Ability to select the best method for the maintenance of electrical equipment and to evaluate the need for the maintenance of electrical equipment.
4. Ability to perform and organise the connection, integration, testing, and operational analysis of new electrical equipment.
5. Ability to perform accurate, reliable, and validated electrical measurements by using the appropriate measuring equipment.
6. Ability to document the processes of connecting, testing, and adjusting electrical equipment.
7. Ability to organise and participate in the testing, inspections, and adjustment (including the change of settings) of electrical equipment and its control systems.
8. Ability to evaluate the adjustment of existing electrical equipment and power systems to operating modes.
9. Ability to evaluate the results of testing and inspections and their compliance with the requirements, criteria, and documentation.
10. Ability to predict damages to electrical equipment.
11. Ability to prepare and complete the necessary documentation for the repair of electrical equipment.
12. Ability to organise and manage the repair of electrical equipment and rectification of damages.
13. Ability to identify the damaged component of electrical equipment.
14. Ability to select the best method for the maintenance of electrical facilities.
15. Ability to organise and supervise the operation of electrical facilities in compliance with the instructions, standards, and labour protection requirements.
16. Ability to make engineering calculations.
17. Ability to assess the energy efficiency and functionality of electrical equipment.
18. Ability to select and create electrical diagrams.
19. Ability to calculate and create the layout of lighting fixtures by ensuring the necessary level of lighting.
20. Ability to select and justify the selection of the layout of lighting fixtures.
21. Ability to select the most appropriate lighting fixture and its control system.
22. Ability to identify the best offers of design solutions and service providers, and to evaluate, justify, and recommend the most suitable one.
23. Ability to select and understand the technical documentation of electrical equipment.
24. Ability to read, apply, and implement the requirements of standards in the field of electrical engineering.
25. Ability to complete, maintain, store, and analyse the technical documentation of electrical equipment.
26. Ability to evaluate, supervise, and manage the processes of power generation, transmission, distribution, and use.
27. Ability to use the obtained information in the processes of power generation, transmission, distribution, and energy-efficient consumption.
28. Ability to assess and calculate the technical characteristics in the main operating modes of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
29. Ability to assess the characteristics of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
30. Ability to analyse the main operating modes of electrical equipment and electrical facilities in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
31. Ability to assess the economy of the mode of electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
32. Ability to select electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
33. Ability to select the components of the main switching devices and power systems.
34. Ability to assess the suitability of electrical facilities.
35. Ability to select the most suitable way of protecting electrical equipment and electrical facilities in conformity with their configuration.
36. Ability to select the main characteristics of protection and protective equipment.
37. Ability to select the technological processes of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, while complying with the standards and building code in the field of electrical engineering and construction.
38. Ability to install electrical equipment in conformity with the requirements, while complying with the requirements of the technical documentation.
39. Ability to assess the suitability of tools and mechanisms for the work to be performed.
40. Ability to manage and supervise the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment in conformity with the technical project.
41. Ability to evaluate the sequence of stages of the process of installing, assembling, and disassembling electrical equipment and power systems, and the efficiency of their implementation.
42. Ability to adjust the installed electrical equipment. Ability to assess electrical equipment and power system, including the need for and importance of smart electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
43. Ability to assess power balance and losses.
44. Ability to compare power supply options.
45. Ability to read and understand the technical project.
46. Ability to develop the technical documentation in conformity with the binding standards and laws and regulations.
47. Ability to develop the project documentation for electrical equipment, its compatibility, and automatic control systems.
48. Ability to maintain and, if necessary, to make changes in the project documentation.
49. Ability to read, create, and develop electrical circuit diagrams.
50. Ability to select electrical equipment suitable for the technological processes.
51. Ability to assess the suitability of the selected electrical equipment at the specific site.
52. Ability to integrate electrical equipment in manufacturing technologies.
53. Ability to estimate and develop documentation for lightning protection systems and over-voltage protection systems.
54. Ability to identify the best products or offers of electrical equipment and to evaluate, justify, and recommend the most suitable ones.
55. Ability to find and structure sources of information relevant to the field of electrical engineering.
56. Ability to manage the flow of information and to use the catalogues of industry-specific products and components.
57. Ability to analyse the obtained data by filtering and selecting the data in conformity with specific criteria.
58. Ability to make calculations by using formulas and the principles of mathematics and electrical engineering.
59. Ability to create a visualisation of technical drawings.
60. Ability to research the available electrical equipment and power systems on the market and perform their qualitative and quantitative analysis, while taking into account the materials used, operating principles, and technologies employed.
61. Ability to independently search for information and to define and analyse the selection criteria.
62. Ability to select electrical equipment and materials available on the market, in conformity with the requirements of technical documentation.
63. Ability to conduct market analysis and evaluate long-term benefits.
64. Ability to develop the sequence for the construction and inspection of specific electrical equipment and electrical facility in accordance with economic, safety, and security assessment.
65. Ability to evaluate the results of electrical equipment inspection.
General competences
1. Ability to draw up business documents.
2. Ability understand and comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations governing the field.
3. Ability to observe the norms of employment relationship.
4. Ability to adhere to the norms of general and professional ethics.
5. Ability to perform work tasks while complying with the civil defence, environmental protection, fire safety, and labour protection requirements.
6. Ability to provide first aid.
7. Ability to securely store data and use information and communication technologies when performing work duties.
8. Ability to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation.
9. Ability to provide well-reasoned arguments and discuss aspects in the professional field.
10. Ability to efficiently co-operate in the team while performing work duties.
11. Ability to prepare the specifications of materials and descriptions of operations.
12. Ability to conduct research with added value and to interpret and analyse the results.
13. Ability to draw up reviews in the field of electrical engineering.
14. Ability to provide consultations on the aspects of the development and operation of electrical equipment.
15. Ability to summarise work results and provide reports.
16. Ability to organise oneself and assume responsibility, continue learning and self-education in the professional field, and to develop personal competences.
17. Ability to constantly keep up with the news in the development of electrical engineering sector and the use of new technologies.
18. Ability to communicate, write, read, work, and speak fluently in the official language and one or more foreign languages while understanding and using professional terminology and concepts.
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Engineering and engineering trades (071)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Electricity and energy (0713)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
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Period for issuing qualification: 2022-2028
Last changes: 07.12.2023
Posted: 07.02.2023