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
Latvia has 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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Learning outcomes are formulated in accordance with the relevant occupational standard: Occupational standards register

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  • Knowledge

    1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
    1.1. the latest cell equipment and textile materials;
    1.2. novelties in the industry of production of articles.
    2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
    2.1. basics of business;
    2.2. technological maps of nodes;
    2.3. information sources of the fashion tendencies;
    2.4. types of body figures;
    2.5. drawing of the technical drawing of the article;
    2.6.  cutting equipment and their ancillary devices;
    2.7.  sewing equipment and their ancillary devices;
    2.8.  hydrothermal equipment and their ancillary devices;
    2.9. professional terms in the official language and one foreign language.
    3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
    3.1. creation of positive communication;
    3.2. information technologies;
    3.3. sewing materials and their specifics;
    3.4. sewing accessories and their types;
    3.5. constructing of the basic constructions of the article;
    3.6. pattern designing;
    3.7.  maintenance of the sewing equipment
    3.8.  regulation of the sewing equipment;
    3.9. article producing technology;
    3.10. hydrothermal processing;
    3.11. article fixing;
    3.12. decorating techniques of the articles;
    3.13. official language;
    3.14. one foreign language at the professional communication level;
    3.15. environmental protection;
    3.16. labour protection;
    3.17. legal employment relationship;
    3.18. first aid;
    3.19. workplace ergonomics;
    3.20. principles of the professional and general ethics;
    3.21. recordkeeping.

  • Skills

    1. To construct the bottom pattern.
    2. To model the pattern according to the chosen model.
    3. to make layouts of patterns and templates.
    4. To carry out the measurements of the body by using appropriate measuring instruments.
    5. To cut the article according to the technological rules.
    6. to try out and implement changes after the trying out.
    7. To use appropriate materials and equipment for hydrothermal processing of the article.
    8. to choose appropriate sewing devices and ancillary devices according to the work to be done.
    9. to qualitatively sew the article according to the technological sequence.
    10. to carry out the inter-operation and hydrothermal processing of the final article.
    11. to control and assess the quality of your work.
    12. to carry out the technological regulation of the devices according to the sewing and hydrothermal processing parameters.
    13. To eliminate small defect in the operating of hydrothermal devices.
    14. to determine the specifics of the material and its compatibility with the chosen article.
    15. To use the fabric decorating techniques.
    16. to cooperate with the supervisor and colleagues, to create positive communication with the customer.
    17. to flexibly solve the problematic situations.
    18. To follow the professional and general ethical principles.
    19. To use information technology for carrying out the professional activities.
    20. To be responsible of the work results, usage of rational working time and resources.
    21. to organize the working place according to the task to carry out.
    22. To follow the requirements of labour protection laws and regulations.
    23. To follow the requirements of environmental protection laws and regulations.
    24. To be able to use the official language.
    25. To be able to use one foreign language at the communication level.
    26. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in one foreign language.
    27. To provide the first aid.
    28. To follow the rules of employment relationship.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to create positive communication with the customer.
    2. Ability to cooperate with the customer in making sewn goods by following their demands and individual body specifics.
    3. Ability to carry out calculations and construct bottom sections of different goods by using appropriate constructing methods and appropriate instruments.
    4. Ability to model patterns by using necessary instruments.
    5. Ability to cut the article by taking into consideration the direction and design of the material.
    6. Ability to prepare the working place according to the task received by choosing the appropriate ancillary materials, instruments, sewing equipment and their ancillary devices.
    7. Ability to prepare articles for trying on, to try them on and carry out the necessary corrections.
    8. Ability to choose the sequence of article making, technology without assistance, to qualitatively sew the articles by using appropriate equipment and instruments.
    9. Ability to eliminate small defect in the operating of hydrothermal devices by following the requirements of technical documentation of the equipment.
    10. Ability to carry out the inter-operation and final hydrothermal processing of article making by using appropriate ancillary devices.
    11. Ability to carry out technical maintenance of the sewing equipment.
    12. Ability to follow the requirements of work protection legislation and carry out duties by not harming health of your own and other persons.
    13. Ability to take orders and process documents according to the regulatory documentation of such action.
    14. Ability to cooperate with representatives of other professions and companies in solving topical issues.
    15. Ability to use means of information searching and selection.
    16. Ability to follow the environment protection requirements and carry out the work duties by not harming the environment.
    17. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the results of your work.
    18. Ability to follow the professional and general ethical principles.
    19. Ability to communicate in the official language and one foreign language.
    20. Ability to use professional terminology.
    21. Ability to provide the first aid.
    22. To observe the standards of the legal; employment relationship.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
From the age of 15, the transcript of records for partially acquired general basic education OR Certificate of general basic 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) or
Formal (through non-formal education acquired competence recognition process, completing the qualifications professional examination)
ECTS credit points 
The unit of the volume of Latvian higher education studies - 1 credit point corresponds to one week of study work in full-time studies (40 credit points per study year).

1 The credit point of Latvia corresponds to 1,5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credit point.
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Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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not less than 480 or not less than 640 hours.

Qualification document

Awarding body

- Profesionālās tālākizglītības centrs "FIBRA"

Vocational basic and secondary education institution

- Jelgava Secondary School of Crafts

- Jelgava Technical School

- Daugavpils Technical School

- Riga Technical School of Style and Fashion

Vocational further education and development institution:

- Learning Centre "FIBRA"

- Learning Centre "BUTS"

Liquidated/Reorganised/Changed title and\or type:

- Riga Vocational Secondary School of Style and Fashion

- Learning Centre "Latvia Independent Inspection", Ltd

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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

Latvia has 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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Manufacturing and processing (072)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather) (0723)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Basic education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Vocational (continuing education)

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Last changes: 30.08.2023

Posted: 07.05.2016