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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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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Graduates of the Professional Master Study Programme:
– to be able to show a specific basic and specialized knowledge in the Transport and Traffic science discipline, Surface Transport, and Infrastructure sub-discipline, and a critical understanding of this knowledge. A part of the knowledge conforms to the highest level of achievement in the field of Transport and Traffic Sciences.
– can show the understanding of the most important concepts and relationships in the field of Surface Transport and Infrastructure sub-discipline.
– to be able to carry out professional, innovative, or research work, formulate and describe analytically the information, problems, and solutions in the field of Surface Transport and Infrastructure sub-discipline, to interpret and have a substantiate discussion about them on the basis of the mastered theoretical knowledge and skills.
– to be able to work on their own professional development, show the knowledge of different scientific approaches by solving technical or scientific problems, take the responsibility and initiative by working individually, in a team or other people management, make decisions and come up with creative solutions in variable or uncertain situations.
– to be able to obtain, select and analyze information independently and use it to make decisions and deal with problems, show that they are aware of the professional ethics, can analyze the influence of their professional activities in the environment and society, and participate in the development of the professional branch.

Civil engineer

  • Knowledge

    Professional knowledge
    At the concept level:
    1. Renewable energy resources.
    2. Highly digitised topographic information (HDTI).
    3. Principles of the compliance with the company’s quality management system.
    4. Principles of the compliance with the company’s environmental management system.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Consulting methods.
    2. Techniques of obtaining information.
    3. Intended and eventual direct or indirect environmental changes due to construction activities.
    4. Stages of construction project development.
    5. Principles of the formation of construction costs.
    6. Engineering solutions to be included in the construction project.
    7. Environmental requirements.
    8. Reuse of the existing materials in new constructions.
    9. Energy efficiency requirements for structures.
    10. Principles of topographic investigation.
    11. Basic principles of geodetic work at the construction object.
    12. Requirements for drawing up reports on engineering investigation.
    13. Principles of hydrological investigation.
    14. Functional requirements for structures. Principles of developing a construction project plan.
    15. Basic operating principles of the building information system (BIS).
    16. Stages of the development of building information modelling (BIM).
    17. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards governing the construction sector.
    18. Principles of determining the hydrometeorological regime.
    19. Climatological indicators and hydrological processes.
    20. Historical construction solutions and materials used.
    21. Methods for testing samples.
    22. Principles of labelling and transportation of samples.
    23. Chemical and physical properties of historical construction materials.
    24. Methods for testing materials and constructions (destructive and non-destructive).
    25. Methods for calculating models and forecasts.
    26. Requirements for ensuring the stages of the environmental impact assessment.
    27. Methodology for managing construction projects.
    28. Basic principles of drawing up service agreements.
    29. Principles of construction sustainability.
    30. Requirements for the protection of ownership rights.
    31. Contractual conditions and requirements for an expert examination of the construction project.
    32. Principles of developing the construction site infrastructure.
    At the application level:
    1. Principles of designing a structure.
    2. Structure of developing guidelines of a project implementation plan.
    3. Technical requirements for groups of structures.
    4. Quality indicators of structures.
    5. Principles of selecting construction materials.
    6. Technical indicators of the quality of the manufacturing of construction materials.
    7. Quality and technical indicators of engineering systems.
    8. Physical and mechanical properties of materials.
    9. Properties of soil materials.
    10. Methods for conducting geodetic and topographic measurements.
    11. Principles and techniques for performing special work within the scope of geodetic investigations.
    12. Topographic and geodetic symbols.
    13. Methods for analysing the geotechnical conditions of the territory (area).
    14. Methods for analysing the technogenic risks.
    15. Physical and mechanical properties of the soil of structural foundations.
    16. Characteristics of the deformation of structural foundations, their causes, and possibilities of preventing them.
    17. Principles of identifying soil settlements which are unfavourable for construction.
    18. Impact of the hydrological conditions on the construction object.
    19. Techniques of surveying water bodies and water courses.
    20. Techniques of determining the estimated values of hydrological parameters.
    21. Principles of sampling.
    22. Locations and extent of sampling.
    23. Methods of the visual assessment of a structure.
    24. Data systematisation methods.
    25. Methods for conducting meteorological and hydrological investigation.
    26. Methods for surveying deformations.
    27. Methods for making calculations of the existing constructions.
    28. Methods for designing constructions. Methods for calculating the load-bearing capacity of constructions.
    29. Principles of modelling constructions and building constructions. Methods for surveying deformations. Methods for analysing the survey and inspection data.
    30. Methods for calculating the loads of building constructions.
    31. Schemes for calculating the loads of building constructions.
    32. Methods for assessing the mechanical resistance, wear, and safety of parts of a building.
    33. Methods for assessing the energy efficiency of a building.
    34. Principles of the photo fixation of the visual inspection of a structure.
    35. Methods for surveying the exposures of a building/ structure.
    36. Methods for identifying the physical properties of a structure – probing, exposures, test pits, boreholes, surveying.
    37. Principles of documenting the exposures of parts of a structure.
    38. Basic principles of measuring with 3D graphic technologies.
    39. Instrumental monitoring of crack development dynamics.
    40. Methods for identifying the causes of the detected defects and damages.
    41. Methods for developing constructive and other structural solutions.
    42. Requirements for developing and drafting a construction project in the minimum amount.
    43. Methods for developing constructive and other structural solutions.
    44. Requirements for developing and drafting a construction project in the minimum amount.
    45. Principles of determining the criteria for the economic analysis.
    46. Energy efficiency requirements for structures.
    47. Requirements for developing and drafting construction projects.
    48. Requirements of technical rules. Principles of presentation and argumentation.
    49. Methods for developing the criteria for the selection of construction specialists.
    50. Methods for determining the composition and scope of a construction project.
    51. Methods for developing the criteria for the selection of construction specialists.
    52. Data systematisation and analysis methods.
    53. Methods for developing a construction project schedule.
    54. Principles of managing a group of construction specialists.
    55. Model calculation methods by using building information modelling tools.
    56. Methods for checking structural schemes.
    57. Principles of management and co-operation psychology.
    58. Stages and composition of a construction project.
    59. Principles of calculating the efficiency of the economic solutions for a construction project.
    60. Calculation of the costs based on the volume of the construction work.
    61. Types, characteristics, and use of technical construction drawings.
    62. Basic operating principles of the building information modelling system.
    63. Preparation of technical documentation.
    64. Requirements for drafting a construction project.
    65. Methods for optimising the construction project documentation. Requirements for public procurements.
    66. Requirements for entering data in the building information system (BIS).
    67. Principles of developing a presentation.
    68. Requirements for conducting an expert examination of a construction project.
    69. Criteria for the selection of the experts of the construction project.
    70. Computer-aided simulation of the calculations of full-cycle building structures – development of a model, analysis, and post-processing of the results. Acquisition of document copies by using plotters and printers.
    71. Electronic publication of documents and data sharing.
    72. Principles of planning the construction work process.
    73. Principles of developing a work performance project.
    74. Basic principles of resource logistics.
    75. Requirements for ensuring living conditions at the construction site.
    76. Management of construction work projects.
    77. Requirements for construction quality management systems.
    78. Principles of planning changes in the construction work process.
    79. Operating principles of construction machinery.
    80. Establishment of construction site boundaries.
    81. Principles of resource delivery logistics.
    82. Requirements of the technical rules of the project.
    83. Requirements for the organisation of the construction site.
    84. Techniques and methods for verifying the construction of buildings.
    85. Principles of surveying construction work.
    86. Operating principles of measuring instruments.
    87. Methods of quality control of construction work.
    88. Method of the flow of the technological processes of construction work.
    89. Basic principles of the allocation of rights and responsibilities during the construction work process. Principles of engineering quality in construction.
    90. Principles of public engagement in construction.
    91. Principles of sustainable construction.
    92. Technical requirements for drawing up executable documentation for a construction object.
    93. Principles of management and co-operation in the organisation of construction.
    94. Technical requirements for drawing up executable documentation for a construction object.
    95. Principles of management and co-operation in the organisation of construction.
    96. Methods of construction supervision.
    97. Basic operating principles of quality control equipment.
    98. Methods for identifying the risks in construction work.
    99. Techniques of assessing the risks in construction work.
    100. Principles of developing a plan for mitigating the potential risks in construction work.
    101. Methods of operational control for important ecological factors.
    102. Techniques of utilising reusable construction materials.
    103. Databases of regulatory documents.
    104. Systems for the assessment of the compliance of construction products.
    105. Requirements of technical rules for materials and equipment.
    106. Consulting methods.
    107. Conflict resolution methods.
    108. Principles of organisation and management at the construction object.
    109. Standards for information delivery structures.
    110. Strategies for the implementation of building information modelling (BIM).
    111. Structure of organisations and teams, and change management.
    112. Software and hardware interoperability.
    113. Plan for the implementation of a building information modelling (BIM).
    114. Application and benefits of building information modelling (BIM).
    115. Stages of the control of a construction project and formats of BIM deliverables.
    116. Data exchange in the information modelling system.
    117. Classification systems.
    118. Requirements for the information on assets.
    119. Circulation of information and communication in a unified data environment (UDI).
    120. Principles and methods for establishing circulation within a communication and information system.
    121. Coordinate systems and their operation in various types of proprietary software.
    122. BIM template files and their content.
    123. Technical capabilities of BIM software in model structuring.
    124. Principles of maintaining and restoring a BIM model in different stages of construction and management.
    125. Industry foundation classes (IFC) for data exchange.
    126. Information levels of BIM models.
    127. BIM quality control mechanisms within the scope of proprietary software.
    128. BIM quality control software,
    129. its operating mechanism, and capabilities.
    130. Testing of rule-based BIM models.
    131. Basic principles of creating elements of BIM models by using various types of proprietary software.
    132. Principles of using support mechanisms provided by software developers.
    133. Ways of exporting data from BIM models.
    134. Mechanisms for communicating and managing changes.
    General knowledge
    At the concept level:
    1. Mathematical simulation models. Optimisation as a field of mathematics and engineering.
    2. Employment relationship.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Thermal, electrical, mechanical, and chemical restrictions.
    2. Various modern simulation tools and methods in process management.
    3. Technical proposals and simulation models.
    4. Possibilities and potential risks of information technologies.
    5. Personal data protection.
    6. Rights, obligations, and responsibility of the employer and the employee.
    7. Levels of social dialogue and basic principles of establishing a social dialogue.
    8. Working conditions and human health as a condition of quality of life.
    9. Personnel management policy of the company.
    10. Methods for analysing the resources and finances.
    11. Social and political structure of society.
    12. Social diversity and the principle of equality.
    13. Stages and procedures of experiments, research methodology and standards.
    14. Effective communication techniques.
    15. Communication (including intercultural one) in society (including multicultural one).
    16. Argumentation techniques.
    17. Planning and adoption of decisions.
    At the application level:
    1. Principles of research methodology.
    2. Methods of data analysis and collection.
    3. Mathematical terminology, tools, and analysis methods.
    4. Foreign language.
    5. Intercultural interaction.
    6. Professional terminology in the construction industry.
    7. Communication strategies (metacognitive principle).
    8. Principles of public speaking.
    9. Presentation skills.
    10. Principles of rational and sustainable utilisation of natural resources.
    11. Security of electronic information.
    12. Information technologies for data processing, analysis, and management.
    13. Basic principles of co-operation in the digital environment.
    14. Data security.
    15. Computer security programs.
    16. State unified computerised information systems.
    17. Safe work methods.
    18. Response to emergency situation.
    19. Methods for briefing the employees.
    20. Identification of risks, techniques for their prevention.
    21. Labour protection and environmental protection requirements in construction work.
    22. Requirements for the placement of occupational safety signs.
    23. Principles of ‘green thinking’.
    24. Regulatory framework for an emergency situation and a state of emergency.
    25. Sustainable development strategy of Latvia.
    26. General and professional ethics.
    27. Intercultural interaction.
    28. Scientific research methods.
    29. Results of experiments or observations during the process, including deviations from the results.
    30. Controllable and uncontrollable parameters, their impact on the value of the experiment.
    31. Quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
    32. Writing and drawing up of publications and presentation of the results.
    33. Norms accepted in Latvia and the international scientific community.
    34. Generation of ideas.
    35. Principles of priority setting.
    36. Learning strategies.
    37. Self-assessment mechanisms.
    38. Preparation of reports and publications.
    39. Types of intellectual property. Basic principles of the protection of intellectual property.
    40. Conditions for issuing documents for the legal protection of intellectual property.
    41. Self-assessment mechanisms.
    42. Planning of education, career, and progress of work.
    43. Time planning.
    44. Personal development and lifelong learning.

  • Skills

    Professional skills and attitudes
    1. To identify the expectations and intentions of the initiator of construction.
    2. To advise the initiator of construction on the process and sustainability of a construction project.
    3. To advise the initiator of construction on the methods for implementing a construction project.
    4. To advise the initiator of construction on the procedures for assessing the environmental impact.
    5. To justify the sustainability of a construction concept by describing the possibilities for its implementation and project risks.
    6. To evaluate and compare the total costs of possible construction alternatives.
    7. To analyse the advantages and disadvantages in terms of societal and end-user benefits, environmental impact,
    8. energy efficiency, resource utilisation, and sustainability.
    9. To develop a task for the necessary surveying, topographic and geotechnical investigation.
    10. To prepare guidelines for developing a plan for feasibility studies by determining the possible or desired schedule.
    11. To define the objectives and methods of information exchange.
    12. To organise feasibility studies.
    13. To verify and accept the execution of feasibility studies.
    14. To organise public discussion of construction alternatives.
    15. To inform the initiator of construction about the technical and regulatory restrictions of the construction project.
    16. To organise the implementation of a construction concept.
    17. To determine the minimum technical and economic indicators of a construction project.
    18. To develop a construction concept model in the building information modelling (BIM) system in the required amount.
    19. To prepare a presentation, including the justification of the construction concept.
    20. To enter the required (necessary) information in the building information system (BIS).
    21. To determine the boundaries of geodetic and topographic survey areas and additional requirements for the topographic plan.
    22. To organise the surveying of the construction site and the horizontal and vertical measurements of routes.
    23. To organise the surveying of the engineering networks.
    24. To co-ordinate and organise specialised investigations in conformity with the requirements of the relevant sector-specific laws and regulations.
    25. To prepare a task for geotechnical investigation by indicating the locations and number of investigation points and types and scope of laboratory tests, where necessary.
    26. To analyse the results of geotechnical inspections while taking into account the factors influencing the construction process.
    27. To analyse the hydrological conditions and the relief of the area adjacent to the construction site by predicting the impact of the hydrological regime on the structure.
    28. To analyse data on climatic conditions at the construction site and the hydrological regime of water bodies.
    29. To develop a task for the inspection of a structure.
    30. To organise the research of historical information on the construction, operation, and reconstruction of a structure.
    31. To prepare tasks for special investigations and sample analysis in a laboratory.
    32. To analyse the data of initial surveys and exposure samples.
    33. To organise the exposure of parts of a structure, a detailed surveying of the exposed structures, and definition and documentation of the structural layers.
    34. To analyse the structure survey data by assessing the accuracy and usability of the obtained data.
    35. To prepare a programme for the evaluation of the technical condition of the structure and its constructions.
    36. To adopt the most appropriate standards, calculation methods, and safety factors for structural inspections.
    37. To analyse data on the current deformations and other control measurements.
    38. To take a decision on a structural scheme based on the prepared alternatives and performed control measures.
    39. To analyse the current structural loads based on the previously documented data.
    40. To calculate the structural loads based on the data obtained through structural inspections and surveys.
    41. To prepare a task for an in-depth investigation of a structure (exposures, stress).
    42. To provide an evaluation of the technical condition of a structure based on the documented data.
    43. To analyse the report on the evaluation of the structure, part thereof, or construction.
    44. To analyse measurements and data by using the building information modelling tools.
    45. To clarify the construction concept of the initiator of construction based on the obtained technical and engineering research data.
    46. To co-ordinate the design task with the initiator of construction in the minimum composition of the construction project.
    47. To organise the request for the necessary output data when conducting an analysis.
    48. To justify the selection of the location of a structure.
    49. To determine the intended use of the building.
    50. To determine the technical and economic indicators of a structure.
    51. To determine design sections and the criteria for selecting the relevant construction specialists.
    52. To approve and co-ordinate the composition of the work group of construction specialists.
    53. To monitor the overall compliance with the design schedule.
    54. To collect the materials for public discussion of the potential structure, presenting them to the public.
    55. To prepare a report on the results of the public discussion of the potential structure.
    56. To monitor the process of developing an environmental impact assessment.
    57. To organise the development of the report on the technical and economic feasibility of a structure.
    58. To prepare recommendations and suggestions for further construction project development stages based on the results of the public discussion and environmental impact assessment.
    59. To prepare construction project documentation in conformity with the construction requirements of laws and regulations, and the design task.
    60. To present the construction project in the minimum composition to the initiator of construction and the involved organisations.
    61. To co-ordinate the construction project in the minimum composition with the initiator of construction and the competent authorities.
    62. To define the design work task according to the co-ordinated construction concept.
    63. To determine the criteria for the selection of design construction specialists.
    64. To analyse the available data for the development of a construction project.
    65. To plan the scope of construction project development in conformity with the design task and set goals.
    66. To develop a schedule for the development of a construction project.
    67. To ensure the compliance of the construction project task with the construction requirements of laws and regulations, and the design task.
    68. To prepare construction project documentation in conformity with the construction requirements of laws and regulations, and the design task.
    69. To present the construction project in the minimum composition to the initiator of construction and the involved organisations.
    70. To co-ordinate the construction project in the minimum composition with the initiator of construction and the competent authorities.
    71. To define the design work task according to the co-ordinated construction concept.
    72. To determine the criteria for the selection of design construction specialists.
    73. To analyse the available data for the development of a construction project.
    74. To plan the scope of construction project development in conformity with the design task and set goals.
    75. To develop a schedule for the development of a construction project.
    76. To ensure the compliance of the construction project task with the construction requirements of laws and regulations, and the design task.
    77. To develop work tasks for separate parts of the construction project.
    78. To co-ordinate the overall construction project by analysing the compatibility of separate sections of the construction project.
    79. To monitor the compliance with the schedule for the development of a construction project.
    80. To analyse the efficiency of the technical and economic solutions for a construction project.
    81. To monitor the compliance of the construction project with the design task and the requirements of laws and regulations.
    82. To analyse the efficiency of work performed by the work group in charge of the development of the sections of the construction project.
    83. To take decisions on technically and economically justified changes in the construction project by co-ordinating them with the initiator of construction.
    84. To co-ordinate the development of the sections of the construction project in conformity with the basic operating principles of the building information management (BIM) system.
    85. To monitor the compliance of the construction project parts with the requirements of laws and regulations.
    86. To monitor the compliance of the construction project parts with the requirements of design regulations.
    87. To monitor the conformity of the layout of the construction project with the requirements of laws and regulations.
    88. To optimise the construction project documentation.
    89. To analyse the public procurement documentation.
    90. To present the construction project to the initiator of construction.
    91. To co-ordinate the construction project with the initiator of construction.
    92. To co-ordinate the construction project with the competent authorities.
    93. To determine the criteria for selecting the sections of expert examinations and the relevant construction experts.
    94. To develop a work task for construction expertise examination.
    95. To co-operate with the initiator of construction and designers.
    96. To ensure the compliance of the expert examination of the construction project with the design task and the requirements of laws and regulations governing the construction sector.
    97. To monitor the conformity of the materials, structures, and equipment used for construction with the construction project.
    98. To monitor the records in the construction log regarding the performed work, including the conformity of the concealed works with those provided for in the construction project.
    99. To suggest changes in the construction project solutions.
    100. To organise the development of a work performance project according to the construction project.
    101. To control the planned provision of material and technical resources to implement the construction process.
    102. To indicate possible changes in the technical solutions during the construction process.
    103. To develop the construction site infrastructure.
    104. To provide living conditions and energy resources at the construction site.
    105. To organise the technical provision of construction (transport, mechanisms, tools).
    106. To ensure energy resources, human resources, and living conditions at the construction site.
    107. To select construction materials according to the specifications and cost estimates of the construction project.
    108. To monitor the deadlines for the delivery of construction materials.
    109. To assign the preparation of the construction site to construction work managers of other structures and engineering systems before commencing the construction work.
    110. To monitor the compliance of the development of the construction site and its infrastructure with laws and regulations.
    111. To co-operate with the construction work manager of other structures and engineering systems.
    112. To monitor the performance of construction work in conformity with the construction project, construction work schedule, and laws and regulations.
    113. To analyse the construction work progress, as well as technical and economic solutions.
    114. To make the necessary changes in the organisation of construction work by documenting them.
    115. To inform the individuals and institutions involved in the construction process about possible non-conformities.
    116. To monitor the flow of the technological processes of construction work at the construction site.
    117. To monitor the construction work quality at the construction site.
    118. To participate in construction meetings in conformity with the construction work schedule by documenting the taken decisions.
    119. To co-ordinate the rectification of deviations occurred during the construction work process.
    120. To monitor the preparation of the executable documentation of the construction object.
    121. To analyse the compliance of the documentation for the handover of the construction object with the requirements of regulatory enactments in the construction sector.
    122. To organise the work of the construction object acceptance commission.
    123. To monitor the acceptance of concealed works and significant structures.
    124. To monitor the execution and handover of the principal stages of construction.
    125. To analyse the methods of construction supervision used in the construction supervision process.
    126. To monitor the compliance of the executable documentation of construction work with the construction project and work performance project.
    127. To monitor the sequence of construction works in conformity with the construction work technology and requirements of the work performance project.
    128. To evaluate the construction work process and resources necessary during the construction work process.
    129. To identify potential risks that may affect construction processes, resources, and goal attainment in a timely manner by proposing appropriate countermeasures or solutions.
    130. To monitor the plan of countermeasures by facilitating the integration of risk management in the construction process.
    131. To analyse the compliance of the quality control programme with the requirements specified in the construction agreement.
    132. To implement a quality management system that corresponds to the specificity of the construction object.
    133. To ensure the quality control of construction work and construction products at the construction object in conformity with the control standards.
    134. To advise the initiator of construction on the construction work process, its stages, potential risks, and possibilities of preventing them.
    135. To advise the contractor and the construction supervisor on the possibilities of preventing risks.
    136. To engage in the process of handing over a construction object for operation.
    137. To analyse the compliance of the documentation for the handover of the construction object with the requirements of regulatory enactments in the construction sector.
    138. To use the latest digital construction technologies in daily work, including the software.
    139. To implement the requirements of the initiator of construction in the building information modelling (BIM) system.
    140. To manage information by using the building information modelling system.
    141. To use a classification system to structure information.
    142. To develop a plan for the implementation of building information modelling (BIM).
    143. To plan the building information modelling (BIM) deliverables of the construction project in compliance with the technical requirements for the implementation of the construction project.
    144. To select reasonable application of the building information modelling (BIM) in the implementation of the construction project.
    145. To implement a unified data environment system to ensure the circulation of information.
    146. To configure the unified data environment (UDE) system.
    147. To implement a coordination system of a construction project, coordinating information between all project sections.
    148. To develop an output file of building information modelling (BIM) models of the construction project, ensuring the necessary baseline content.
    149. To co-ordinate the implementation of the construction project by applying the levels of building information modelling (BIM) models.
    150. To control the quality of building information modelling (BIM)
    151. within the scope of proprietary software.
    152. To verify collision and rule-based models.
    153. To verify the consistency of the matching elements among the different sections of the construction project.
    154. To develop the content of building information modelling (BIM) models.
    155. To resolve software errors.
    156. To extract design data from building information modelling (BIM) models.
    157. To manage the communication of change management.
    General skills and attitudes
    1. To communicate in the official language and at least one foreign language (European standard working language) orally and in writing in various professional situations and environments.
    2. To form coherent and structured speech in the official language, properly using diverse elements of text structure, various connectors, and other means of co-ordination.
    3. To express and present an opinion in the professional environment and society in general.
    4. To develop complex simulation models by using mathematical calculations.
    5. To define an engineering issue, identify restrictions, and find an optimal solution to this issue.
    6. To develop algorithms to complete mathematical and practical optimisation tasks.
    7. To manipulate numbers, graphical and statistical data and information, algebraic expressions and equations, and geometric images.
    8. To schematise the necessary elements for mathematical interpretation.
    9. To systematise information of efficient use of energy resources.
    10. To handle technological equipment, tools, and scientific data.
    11. To adapt own search strategy to find the most appropriate data, information, and content in a digital environment.
    12. To select the most appropriate digital tools and technologies to create data, resources, and knowledge in collaboration with others.
    13. To evaluate the most appropriate ways to transform, update, enhance, and clarify specific parts of the content and information to create new and original content.
    14. To select the most appropriate binding rules regarding the reproduction rights and licences related to digital data, information, and content.
    15. To select the most appropriate safety and protection measures in digital environment.
    16. To analyse the sector-specific standards, documentation, and terminology.
    17. To comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations on the civil defence and environmental protection.
    18. To comply with the labour protection requirements.
    19. To organise the workplace and work environment in conformity with the requirements of the laws and regulations on labour protection.
    20. To identify the potential risks when carrying out the professional work duties.
    21. To observe the norms of employment relationship.
    22. To act in conformity with fire safety, electrical safety, labour protection, and environmental protection requirements.
    23. To use environmentally friendly work methods by ensure efficient waste separation and utilisation.
    24. To take action in a company-wide and national emergency in conformity with the established civil defence plans.
    25. To act in conformity with the principles of ‘green thinking’ and sustainable development.
    26. To observe the norms of communication culture and professional ethics.
    27. To develop proposals for the improvement of company’s policy.
    28. To evaluate the company’s resources and their adequacy according to the organisational strategy.
    29. To implement the personnel management policy of the company.
    30. To develop new engineering methods.
    31. To develop methodology for research in the construction sector independently.
    32. To perform the critical analysis of the obtained data by explaining the results and conclusions in a well-argued manner.
    33. To draw up reviews, publications, and presentations on research results in the construction sector and professional activity.
    34. To set long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals.
    35. To set priorities and develop an action plan.
    36. To research and try out innovative approaches.
    37. To combine the knowledge and resources to achieve a significant effect in the development of an idea.
    38. To conduct research in the construction sector by processing and interpreting the results.
    39. To prepare a report on the results of a research in the construction sector.
    40. To prepare presentation materials and publications.
    41. To provide well-reasoned arguments for own opinion.
    42. To select information in the public domain regarding the possibilities of obtaining a patent.
    43. To prepare documentation for patent application regarding engineering solutions.
    44. To assess own professional experience.
    45. To understand the learning needs for career growth.
    46. To systematically acquire new knowledge and experience.
    47. To keep up with the developments in the construction industry.
    48. To apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    Professional competences
    1. Ability to define the construction project concept and advise the initiator of construction on the development and sustainability of the construction project and methods for its implementation.
    2. Ability to gather and analyse the experience of similar implemented structures related to the construction concept, evaluating societal interests, the economic impact of the construction project, and user needs.
    3. Ability to develop a task of feasibility studies by preparing construction project guidelines, schedule, and requirements for the team of the construction project.
    4. Ability to ensure and accept the performance of feasibility studies regarding the construction project by analysing its conformity with the requirements and wishes of the initiator of construction and user, and the feasibility of the construction project.
    5. Ability to control and critically analyse the process of developing construction concept documentation and monitor the entering of the necessary data in the building information system. Ability to independently organise the geodetic and topographic investigation of the area of the construction object.
    6. Ability to analyse the impact of the hydrometeorological conditions and relief on the structure and provide well-founded recommendations to the initiator of construction.
    7. Ability to independently organise the inspection of a structure by systematising and analysing the data of structure inspections, historical information, and laboratory documentation.
    8. Ability to evaluate the technical condition and structural schemes of the structures to be inspected and take a decision on a structural scheme based on the prepared alternatives and performed control measures.
    9. Ability to calculate the load-bearing capacity of the existing constructions and the structural loads of the building based on the data obtained through structural inspections and surveys.
    10. Ability to independently analyse the technical condition of a structure and provide a data-based assessment.
    11. Ability to prepare a design task of the construction project in the minimum composition in collaboration with the initiator of construction and organise the development of solutions for the main idea of the structure.
    12. Ability to identify the sections of the construction project in the minimum composition by establishing a work group of construction specialists.
    13. Ability to organise the eventual public discussion of a structure and environmental impact by preparing recommendations and suggestions for further construction project development stages.
    14. Ability to co-ordinate the drafting and harmonisation of a construction project in its minimum composition.
    15. Ability to independently determine the criteria for the development of construction project sections and the selection of construction specialists by establishing a group of construction specialists for the implementation of the construction project.
    16. Ability to plan the work of the group of construction specialists while ensuring the compliance of the construction project task with the construction requirements of laws and regulations, and the design task.
    17. Ability to manage the work group for the development of construction project sections in conformity with the developed design task and schedule for the development of the construction project by using building information modelling tools and programs in the work process.
    18. Ability to monitor the conformity of the construction project documentation with the requirements of laws and regulations.
    19. Ability to co-ordinate the construction project with the initiator of construction and the competent authorities.
    20. Ability to organise expert examinations of the construction project and ensure the compliance of the expert examination of the construction project with the design task and the requirements of laws and regulations governing the construction sector.
    21. Ability to carry out the author’s supervision of construction work responsibly and critically.
    22. Ability to manage the planning of the construction work process in conformity with the developed construction project.
    23. Ability to monitor and control the energy resources of the construction object, human resources, and the provision of living conditions at the construction site.
    24. Ability to monitor the construction site preparations by co-operating with the construction work managers of other structures and engineering systems before commencing the construction work.
    25. Ability to independently monitor the conformity of the construction work process with the construction project and construction work schedule.
    26. Ability to manage the construction work process at the construction object in compliance with the technological and labour protection requirements for construction work.
    27. Ability to organise the handover of a construction object for operation.
    28. Ability to monitor the implementation of the plan for construction supervision in compliance with the requirements of laws and regulations governing the construction sector and provisions of the plan for construction supervision.
    29. Ability to control the processes of accepting the stages of construction work.
    30. Ability to assess the potential risks in construction work by identifying the potential risks in a timely manner and to develop a plan of countermeasures for risk prevention.
    General competences
    1. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least one foreign language (European standard working language) by using the professional terminology.
    2. Ability to independently define engineering problems, identify restrictions, and find optimal solutions to issues by developing algorithms to complete mathematical and practical optimisation tasks.
    3. Ability to assess the most suitable websites, applications, and digital databases to use the necessary sources, websites, applications, and digital databases that are adapted for performing professional duties, distinguish suitable digital resources from the unsuitable ones, and filter out the screen pops or spam when operating in the digital environment.
    4. Ability to perform the professional work duties in compliance with the requirements of field-specific laws and regulations, standards, and laws and regulations governing the work environment, and take decisions for action in emergency situations.
    5. Ability to observe the norms of employment relationship.
    6. Ability to comply with the civil defence and environmental protection requirements.
    7. Ability to use social and civic skills to establish a social dialogue in society and participate in the shaping of the company’s reputation.
    8. Ability to observe the norms of communication culture and professional ethics.
    9. Ability to conduct research and experiments,
    10. develop concepts in the relevant construction sector and field of professional activity by selecting appropriate research methods and justifying the results of experiments.
    11. Ability to develop innovative ideas by improving the knowledge of innovations in the construction sector and field of professional activity.
    12. Ability to develop reviews, publications, and presentations on the results of research of the construction sector in the field of professional activity.
    13. Ability to ensure patent protection of experimental engineering solutions.
    14. Ability to organise oneself, continue learning and self-education in the professional field by assuming responsibility, and to develop personal skills.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 6 (bachelor, professional bachelor or professional higher education qualification) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field of higher education, as well as a certain professional experience laid down by higher education institution
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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60-150
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1 years; 2 years, 6 months

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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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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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

Sector Qualifications Structure: Construction sector

Kvalifikācijas tips:
Base qualification:
Connected to: Building Engineer (LLU) , Professional Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineer (LLU)

Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels

Other information

National Education Information System

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2022-2028

Last changes: 08.02.2023

Posted: 08.02.2023