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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The main outcomes of the study programme in the form of knowledge, skills and competence.
1. Knowledge (knowledge and understanding).
1.1. Able to demonstrate basic and specialized knowledge and critical understanding of the field of science “Economics and Business” and the profession “Enterprise Manager”. In addition, some of the knowledge corresponds to the highest level of excellence in the discipline or profession. Able to demonstrate understanding of the key concepts and regularities of the field of science “Economics and Business” and understanding of the field’s most important terms and laws.
1.2. Understand general areas of business knowledge: organizational, political, economic, social, technological, international, legal, bio-environmental context; financial theory and analysis; analysis of the form of market organization; organizational systems and processes (including planning, design and control); manufacturing, supply chains, quality management, marketing; group and individual behavior, personnel management, etc.)
1.3. Understand areas of technological aptitude: evidence-based decision making, including risk analysis; business management techniques that integrate new technologies, including statistical tools, data management, data analytics and data security, etc.
2. Skills (ability to use knowledge; communication, general skills).
2.1. Able to use the acquired theoretical foundation and skills to carry out professional, innovative or research work, to formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in their field of science or profession, to explain and reasonably discuss them with both specialists and non-specialists.
2.2. Able to organize studies independently, undertake further education and professional development, use a scientific approach to problem solving.
2.3. Able to take responsibility and initiative by doing work individually, in a team, or managing other people’s work.
2.4. Able to make decisions and find creative solutions under uncertainty and risk.
3. Competence (analysis, synthesis and evaluation).
3.1. Ability to independently obtain, select and analyze information and use it, make decisions and solve business management problems.
3.2. Assess and understand professional ethics, able to evaluate the impact of own professional activities on the environment and society.
3.3. Able to participate in the development of the relevant professional field.

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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Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

- Ventspils University College

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Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Level of professional qualification

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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Business and administration (041)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Management and administration (0413)

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

Historical qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2021-2023

Last changes: 17.07.2025

Posted: 09.12.2021