Professional knowledge
At the concept level:
1. Organisation of the complex of operating modes of a power system.
2. Creation of algorithms.
At the comprehension level:
1. Modern equipment for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
2. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
3. Automation and control of fire protection and extinguishing systems.
4. Methods for evaluating the knowledge and skills.
5. Innovations in the structures and operating principles of electrical equipment.
6. Innovative electrical equipment and power systems, and their application.
7. Innovations and methods for inspections and diagnostics in electrical engineering.
8. Types and methods of grounding.
9. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
10. Automation and control of fire protection and extinguishing systems.
11. Innovations and various inspection methods.
12. Basic principles of developing and implementing electrical equipment projects, the connection between electrical equipment of infrastructure and its impact on the implementation of the project.
13. Latvian building code in the electrical engineering sector.
14. Automated and adaptive systems.
15. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
16. Automated and adaptive systems.
17. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
18. Automated and adaptive systems.
19. Methods for improving the ability of a power system to resume its operation.
20. Compliance of Latvian building code in the electrical engineering sector.
21. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
22. Compliance of Latvian building code in the electrical engineering sector.
23. Binding European Union regulation, directives, standards, building code, rules, and laws and regulations.
24. Innovations and various inspection methods.
25. Modern technologies related to the structure of electrical equipment and methods for its selection.
26. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
27. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
28. Performance indicators.
29. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
30. Analysis of damage, emergencies, safety of electrical equipment and electrical facilities, as well as risks and threats.
31. Innovations and various inspection methods in electrical engineering.
32. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
33. Latvian building code in the electrical engineering sector.
34. Quality and risk management of technical projects.
35. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
36. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
37. Innovations and various inspection methods.
38. Economic indicators and methods for their calculation.
39. Technologies related to the structure and selection of modern electrical equipment.
40. Compliance of Latvian building code in the electrical engineering sector.
41. European Union regulations, directives, standards, and laws and regulations.
At the application level:
1. Modern equipment for power generation and accumulation (smart systems, microgrids, renewable energy resources, converters, controllers, control devices, etc.).
2. Operating modes of power systems and electrical equipment (protective and monitoring electrical equipment, networks, drives, generators, electric machines, devices, etc.).
3. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
4. Operating standards and associated requirements for electrical equipment.
5. Structure and operating principles of electrical equipment.
6. Operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
7. Maintenance intervals for electrical equipment, planning of time and work.
8. Operating modes of power systems.
9. Sector-specific standards and building code.
10. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment.
11. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
12. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment.
13. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
14. Procurement procedures, types of technical documentation, and principles of its development.
15. Sources of information relevant to the electrical engineering sector.
16. Operating modes and automatics of smart power systems.
17. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment, requirements for the performance of inspections, and taking of electrical measures.
18. Operating principles of protective equipment.
19. Tasks of the protection and automation of a power system.
20. Requirements and understanding of electrical equipment inspection processes, operating principles, and structure.
21. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
22. Measuring equipment and methods for measuring electrical quantities.
23. Principles and methods of verifying the algorithms and synergy.
24. Electrical safety requirements.
25. Requirements and understanding of electrical equipment inspection processes.
26. Operating principles, structure, and dynamics of electrical equipment.
27. Operating modes of power systems.
28. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
29. Planning of repairs of electrical equipment and power systems.
30. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment.
31. Operating modes of power systems.
32. Types of technical documentation and principles of its development.
33. Main parameters of technical mechanisms and electrical equipment to be used.
34. Basic requirements for the technological process of the installation, assembly, and disassembly of electrical equipment.
35. Operating principles, structure, protection and automation tasks of electrical equipment.
36. Operating modes of power systems and execution of protection and automation.
37. Requirements and understanding of electrical equipment inspection processes and basic requirements of the technological process for the installation, assembly, and disassembly.
38. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
39. Tools and instruments for the maintenance of electrical equipment.
40. Requirements and understanding of electrical equipment inspection processes.
41. Measuring equipment and methods for measuring electrical quantities.
42. Principles and methods of verifying the algorithms and synergy.
43. Requirements for electrical equipment inspection processes, operating principles, and structure.
44. Operating modes of power systems.
45. Types and causes of damage to electrical equipment and types of operational errors of electrical equipment.
46. Procedure of planning repairs.
47. Methods for assessing the safety of electrical equipment operation.
48. Operating principles and structure of electrical equipment.
49. Quality and safety requirements for electrical equipment and electrical facilities.
50. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
51. Modes and automatics of smart power systems.
52. Requirements for electrical equipment inspection processes.
53. Technological, operational, and improvement solutions for electrical equipment and power systems.
54. Types of technical documentation and principles of its development.
55. Manufacturer’s documentation, scientific journals, and databases (Nord Pool, etc.).
56. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
57. Determination of performance indicators.
58. Methods for assessing the achievement of energy efficiency and environmental goals.
59. Types of technical documentation and principles of its development.
60. Types and causes of electrical damages and types of operational errors of electrical equipment.
61. Duration and frequency of outages, back-up power supply systems.
62. Procedure of planning repairs.
63. Monitoring and programming of electrical equipment.
64. Automation of the manufacturing process and technological equipment.
65. Control and maintenance of electrical equipment and power systems.
66. Methods for selecting electrical equipment and materials.
67. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
68. Software for developing technical projects.
69. Basic conditions for the development of technical projects, their sections and stages.
70. Assessment of operating modes.
71. Algorithms and software.
72. Computing equipment.
73. Power supply automation and other systems.
74. Operating modes of power systems.
75. Methods for selecting technical equipment.
76. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
77. Power supply automation and other systems.
78. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
79. Adaptive management algorithms.
80. Operating modes of electrical equipment and power systems.
81. Programming of automatics and control systems.
82. Assessment of the efficiency and economic viability of solutions.
83. Quality and risk management of technical solutions.
84. Theoretical fundamentals of electrical engineering.
85. Energy efficiency indicators.
86. Structure, operating principles, and automation of electrical equipment.
87. Electrical equipment automation and other systems, their programming and design methods.
General knowledge
At the concept level:
1. Employment relationship.
At the comprehension level:
1. Employment relationship.
2. Fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
3. Fundamentals of law.
4. Employment relationship requirements.
5. European Union law.
6. Strategic management.
7. Management and work coordination.
8. Conflicts, their causes, and solutions.
9. Psychological types of humans.
10. Rights, obligations, and responsibility of the employer and the employee.
11. Levels of social dialogue and basic principles of establishing a social dialogue.
12. Working conditions and human health as a condition of quality of life.
13. Laws and regulations in the field of information technologies.
14. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
15. Professional career development and its importance.
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. Process and management of the organisation of work environment.
4. Standards, building code, and their requirements.
5. Work in a team.
6. Principles of professional and general ethics.
7. Basic principles of positive communication.
8. Time planning techniques.
9. Self-organisation in the work process.
10. Requirements for drawing up documents.
11. Laws and regulations in the field of labour law, labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence.
12. Personal data protection.
13. Communication culture.
14. Internal rules.
15. Software in conformity with the work task.
16. Use of office equipment.
17. Security of information systems.
18. Computer security programs.
19. Learning strategies.
20. Self-assessment principles.
21. Career choice.
22. Research methods.
23. Diversity of language and communication
24. in different contexts.
25. Scientific and other language styles.
26. Written language culture.
27. Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment.
28. Professional terminology in the official language and in the foreign language.

Professional skills and attitudes
1. To organise and supervise the processes of electrical equipment, electrical facilities, and power systems to balance the operation of the power system.
2. To ensure safe and stable operation of electrical equipment.
3. To make estimates of the operating modes of electrical equipment and power systems.
4. To implement measures for safe operation of electrical equipment and power systems.
5. To engage qualified specialists for the performance of work in conformity of its specificity.
6. To evaluate the experience, competences, and skills of specialists for the work to be performed.
7. To supervise and assess the quality and procedure of repairs carried out by specialists.
8. To be well-versed in the laws and regulations, and regulatory documents regarding procurement procedures (Network Code, European Union regulations, etc.).
9. To develop procurement documentation (technical specification, requirements for power systems, materials, etc.) in conformity with the specificity and requirements of the electrical facility and the requirements of laws and regulations.
10. To organise and manage procurement procedures.
11. To develop a full flow chart of the necessary work and materials and include it in the relevant technical documentation.
12. To be well-versed in the latest offers and technical solutions.
13. To organise the achievement of the objectives of smart power engineering and the implementation of technical solutions (energy efficiency, environmental protection, sustainable power supply, emission-free mobility, etc.).
14. To manage the setting and adjustment of electrical equipment automatics and the control of their operation.
15. To manage the control of the operation of electrical equipment and power systems while making the relevant electrical measurements.
16. To organise the testing of algorithms and synergy of electrical equipment, the taking of measurements, and the adjustment of testing and control systems.
17. To monitor the progress of the performance of work for operating electrical equipment and power systems.
18. To manage the work of electrical engineering specialists.
19. To provide the electrical engineering specialists with the necessary information, resources, and equipment.
20. To assess the dynamics of the most characteristic operational parameters of power systems and electrical equipment.
21. To use diagnostics and measuring equipment in the field of electrical engineering.
22. To make metrological measurements by using different types of measuring equipment.
23. To assess energy efficiency and the technical and economic feasibility to ensure the sustainability of an electrical facility.
24. To justify the need for modernisation or reconstruction of electrical equipment, electrical facility, or power systems.
25. To manage and co-ordinate all kinds of work on electrical equipment and power systems.
26. To evaluate the progress, quality, and conformity of the restoration, reconstruction, construction, and repair of electrical equipment and power systems.
27. To evaluate the progress, quality, and conformity of the restoration, reconstruction, construction, and repair of automation equipment.
28. To optimise the operational algorithms of automation equipment.
29. To organise and manage the efficient integration of distributed generation into the general power system.
30. To assess the compatibility of electrical equipment and power systems.
31. To organise the connection of electrical equipment and power systems in conformity with the limitations, technical requirements, and requirements of laws and regulations.
32. To evaluate and monitor the processes of power system participants (demand response, balance of the power system of a microgrid, stability, converter operation, production source operation, industrial networks and equipment, etc.).
33. To make measurements by using various types of diagnostics and measuring equipment.
34. To analyse the data obtained during tests and measurements and put forward proposals for data optimisation.
35. To manage the testing, adjustment, and calibration of algorithms and synergy of electrical equipment.
36. To organise and manage the rectification of damages and outages of electrical equipment while ensuring quality and labour protection.
37. To determine the causes and reasons for damages to electrical equipment and implement preventive measures for their rectification.
38. To organise and monitor the progress of the maintenance, assembly, and construction of electrical equipment and power systems, and their quality in electrical facilities.
39. To organise and manage the acceptance of electrical facilities in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations, technical rules, and other requirements.
40. To integrate electrical equipment and power systems with technologies.
41. To analyse the data of smart power systems and electrical equipment.
42. To identify and monitor the operational risks and threats of electrical equipment and power systems.
43. To apply calculation methods to improve the economic efficiency of power system operation.
44. To provide consultations and suggestions for the development of electrical equipment and power systems.
45. To carry out expert examinations in the field of electrical engineering.
46. To explain the principles of the latest technical solutions and discoveries, and the operating principles, structures, and characteristics of electrical equipment.
47. To understand the latest topologies of electrical equipment and power systems.
48. To assess the efficiency of implementing various types of electrical equipment and power systems.
49. To provide consultations on the updating and operation of electrical equipment and power systems.
50. To provide well-reasoned arguments for the need of innovations.
51. To prepare reviews on research results in the field of electrical engineering and professional activity.
52. To think creatively and conduct research in the electrical engineering sector, including at the interface between fields.
53. To conduct scientific research work.
54. To monitor the performance indicators and results to be achieved to attain energy efficiency and environmental goals.
55. To plan the operating modes and strategic development of electrical equipment and power systems.
56. To assess the ability of electrical equipment and power systems to resume operation in cases of emergency (back-up power supply systems, FLIR, sectioning, etc.).
57. To implement the latest innovative methods in power and electrical engineering.
58. To assess the latest methods and techniques for the improvement of efficiency of electrical equipment and power systems.
59. To assess the possibilities and usefulness of using various methods in power and electrical engineering.
60. To develop the project documentation for an electrical facility.
61. To design company’s electrical equipment (power supply, distribution and transmission, smart, and other equipment) and to integrate them into the existing power system.
62. To perform short-circuit current calculations.
63. To select appropriate electrical conductors (overhead conductors, cables, busbars, etc.) and protective equipment (protective circuit breakers, selectivity, etc.).
64. To use computing equipment to solve tasks and develop automation systems.
65. To use computer programs to perform calculations
66. and develop technical projects.
67. To design automated electrical equipment.
68. To make estimates of electrical equipment and power systems in conformity with the requirements of good practice, laws and regulations, building code, and standards.
69. To solve tasks for the optimisation of various manufacturing processes, modes, and electrical equipment.
70. To program automatic control systems and programmable electric equipment and electrical facilities in conformity with their specificity.
71. To verify the safe operation of power systems and electrical equipment, and their conformity with the requirements for manufacturing processes and electrical facilities.
72. To assess the efficiency and economic viability of electrical equipment and power systems.
73. To perform the technical and economic comparison and implement work performance measures.
74. To assess the technical and economic indicators of power systems and electrical equipment and compare various solutions.
75. To solve practical tasks in the processes of designing electrical equipment and its automatic control systems.
76. To design automated electrical equipment.
77. To create technical diagrams, descriptions of diagram operation, as well as assembly, integration, and other diagrams.
78. To read and understand technical diagrams, be familiar with their components, and be well-versed in the principles and types of technical diagrams.
General skills and attitudes
1. To comply with electrical safety requirements and use appropriate technologies, including in the zone of electrical hazard during live-line working.
2. To use fire-fighting equipment according to the situation.
3. To use individual and collective protective equipment.
4. To provide first aid until the emergency response team arrives.
5. To perform work duties in accordance with the basic principles of general and professional ethics.
6. To be familiar with and apply the necessary governing laws and regulations, standards, building code, and ethical norms to solve problems and perform work.
7. To assume responsibility for the quantity and quality of one’s own and collective work.
8. To evaluate one’s own and subordinates’ work.
9. To work individually and in a team.
10. To plan own time rationally.
11. To assume responsibility of own work result.
12. To comply with the requirements of the work procedure rules and internal regulatory enactments.
13. To comply with the obligations and rights of the employee in achieving the common goals of the company’s operation.
14. To identify the potential work environment risks.
15. To organise the workplace in conformity with the labour protection requirements and the impact on health.
16. To comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations on the civil defence, labour protection. and environmental protection.
17. To be environmentally conscious.
18. To purposefully process information, selecting the most suitable solution.
19. To verify the safety configuration and the devices and software of an information system.
20. To prepare documents and organise their flow independently by using software.
21. To independently find the necessary information in internet resources and data carriers.
22. To critically evaluate the reliability of information.
23. To assess own professional experience and the level of professional competence.
24. To plan the development of own professional competences and growth opportunities.
25. To participate in qualification improvement activities.
26. To keep up with the developments in the energy sector.
27. To use research methods in the professional activity.
28. To use the official language in communication and professional environment and to observe the norms of Latvian literary language in the business style.
29. To engage in business-oriented discussions with colleagues and management on various issues and solutions in the field of professional activity.
30. To justify the opinion in a well-argued manner.
31. To use a foreign language in oral and written form.
32. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in at least one foreign language.

Professional competences
1. Ability to organise the assessments of the inspection and operation of electrical equipment by determining parameters and methodologies.
2. Ability to organise and manage the operation of electrical equipment.
3. Ability to respond to changes in the parameters and modes of electrical equipment and power system.
4. Ability to make estimates of power system modes.
5. Ability to engage and organise specialists in conformity with the work to be performed.
6. Ability to methodically assess the quality of work performed by specialists and control the progress of work.
7. Ability to develop a technical specification and the scope and plan of work to perform the planned work in the appropriate amount and quality.
8. Ability to participate, put forward suggestions, and organise procurement procedures and other activities in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations.
9. Ability to justify the need for and selection of technical materials, electrical equipment, control and automation components.
10. Ability to organise and manage the setting, adjustment, and control of electrical equipment automatics.
11. Ability to organise and evaluate the operation of electrical equipment automatics.
12. Ability to organise the adjustment of systems for testing, monitoring, inspecting, and controlling the algorithms and synergy of electrical equipment.
13. Ability to co-operate with electrical engineering specialists and monitor the work of operating electrical equipment and power systems.
14. Ability to manage the work of electrical engineering specialists while providing them with the necessary resources, information, and equipment.
15. Ability to assess and determine the operational safety of electrical equipment (types, causes, consequences of damage, etc.) while taking preventive safety improvement measures.
16. Ability to organise and manage the determination of the technical condition and operating modes of electrical equipment and power systems by taking preventive measures to ensure continuous normal operation.
17. Ability to assess and justify the need for modernisation or reconstruction of electrical equipment, electrical facilities, and power systems.
18. Ability to manage and control the restoration, reconstruction, construction, and repair of electrical equipment and power systems.
19. Ability to organise and manage the repair, restoration, reconstruction, and construction of electrical equipment and power systems in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
20. Ability to manage the restoration, reconstruction, and construction of automation equipment and power systems, and other work.
21. Ability to evaluate the need for the restoration, reconstruction, construction, and repair of automation equipment and power systems, and their progress and procedure by providing a justification.
22. Ability to program control automation equipment.
23. Ability to achieve efficient operation of a dispersed power system.
24. Ability to monitor the power system processes of power system participants.
25. Ability to manage and organise the connection of new electrical equipment and power systems (dispersed generation sources, accumulators, production users, etc.) in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
26. Ability to manage and organise the connection of electrical equipment, verification of algorithms and synergy, and regulation in various modes in compliance with the laws and regulations.
27. Ability to comply with user requirements and technical and regulatory limitations for the installation and use of electrical equipment.
28. Ability to organise and manage the rectification of damage to electrical equipment in conformity with labour protection requirements.
29. Ability to organise the repair, restoration, reconstruction, and construction of power systems and electrical equipment in conformity with the quality indicators and safety of the electrical system and labour protection requirements.
30. Ability to determine damage to electrical equipment and assess its type.
31. Ability to organise and monitor the progress of the maintenance, assembly, and construction of electrical equipment and power systems in conformity with the laws and regulations, and user requirements.
32. Ability to organise and manage the acceptance of the maintenance, assembly, and construction of electrical equipment and power systems in conformity with the technical rules and requirements of laws and regulations.
33. Ability to plan the operating modes and maintenance of a power system to ensure energy efficiency and rational use.
34. Ability to ensure and assess the compatibility of electrical equipment.
35. Ability to provide consultations on the development, operation, and improvement of power systems, and other related issues.
36. Ability to evaluate the use of various types of electrical equipment and technologies.
37. Ability to provide consultations on the development and operational issues of power systems and electrical equipment.
38. Ability to prepare justified and reasoned expert conclusions.
39. Ability to carry out scientific and pedagogical activities.
40. Ability to conduct research in the electrical engineering sector and assess the usefulness and advantages of the implementation of innovations.
41. Ability to carry out expert examination of the development of electrical equipment and power systems.
42. Ability to justify the research conducted in the electrical engineering sector, the performance indicators to be achieved, and the examples of good practice.
43. Ability to plan the operating modes of electrical equipment and power systems.
44. Ability to observe the existing, planned, and potential modes while ensuring the highest possible performance of the power system.
45. Ability to assess the ability of electrical equipment and power system to resume the operation and select operations (back-up power supply systems, etc.) for faster and high-quality restoration of power supply after emergencies or damage.
46. Ability to develop and implement new work methods and processes in all operational stages of electrical equipment and electrical system.
47. Ability to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, and benefits of work methods and processes for electrical equipment and power systems.
48. Ability to summarise, analyse, and adapt methods and processes to a specific electrical facility.
49. Ability to develop the project documentation for an electrical facility.
50. Ability to perform the correction, improvement, flow control, and expert examination of the technical project documentation.
51. Ability to perform short-circuit current calculations.
52. Ability to select appropriate power conductors and protective equipment.
53. Ability to read, understand, and develop technical drawings in conformity with the standards.
54. Ability to efficiently use computing equipment to both solve tasks and develop automation systems.
55. Ability to ensure the optimisation, control, and management of operating modes for all involved electrical equipment and participants.
56. Ability to design, create, and adjust new computer-aided systems for electrical equipment in all sectors of national economy.
57. Ability to assess the possibilities of adapting power systems and electrical equipment to the specificity of the electrical facility.
58. Ability to create adaptive management algorithms.
59. Ability to understand the rationale for work performance and the social and economic activity of the facility.
60. Ability to assess the efficiency and technical and economic feasibility of electrical equipment and power systems.
61. Ability to solve practical electrical engineering tasks at the technical project level.
62. Ability to justify, present, and provide well-reasoned arguments for technical project solutions.
63. Ability to explain technical diagrams and their components.
64. Ability to develop a technical diagram in conformity with the solution.
General competences
1. Ability to perform and manage work tasks in conformity with electrical safety and fire safety requirements, including live-line working.
2. Ability to act responsibly in emergency situations and to provide the necessary first aid.
3. Ability to adhere to the norms of general and professional ethics when performing the job duties and planning and organising the work.
4. Ability to work individually and in a team while adhering to the principles of general and professional ethics.
5. Ability to apply the requirements of standards in the professional work.
6. Ability to perform work tasks in conformity with the labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence requirements specified in laws and regulations.
7. Ability to apply civil defence, labour protection, and environmental requirements to a specific facility.
8. Ability to observe the norms of employment relationship.
9. Ability to confidently and safely select and use information and communication technologies to perform a work task.
10. Ability to use various information and communication technologies in carrying out the work duties.
11. Ability to adopt informed decisions for the development of own professional career.
12. Ability to engage in and use research methods in the field of professional activity.
13. Ability to logically provide well-reasoned arguments, discuss and present own viewpoint, express own opinion, and obtain the necessary information in communication with customers and colleagues both orally and in writing while ensuring the provision of correct, target audience-appropriate, and understandable information in the official language in conformity with the literary language norms.
14. Ability to use the professional terminology in the official language and in at least one foreign language.
15. Ability to use the foreign language in various life situations in conformity with the communication partner and purpose of communication.