European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. principles of electricity and provision;
1.2. social sciences;
1.3. basics of management;
1.4. basics of accountancy.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding :
2.1. electricity grid automation basics;
2.2. electrical equipment (structure, operation principles and exploitation);
2.3. basics of electronics;
2.4. login controllers programming;
2.5. mechanics principles;
2.6. work organization and planning;
2.7. basics of communication;
2.8. technological process;
2.9. professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. electrical materials;
3.2. electrical measurements;
3.3. electrical installing;
3.4. electro technical graphic symbols;
3.5. technical graphics;
3.6. material science;
3.7. metal processing work technology;
3.8. electrical locksmith duties;
3.9. first aid;
3.10. computer science, computer software, databases;
3.11. management basics;
3.12. the principles of professional and general ethics;
3.13. official language;
3.14. one foreign language at the communication level.;
3.15. possible working environment risk factors and their prevention;
3.16. labour protection;
3.17. environmental protection;
3.18. legal employmentrelations.
1. To read and recognize technical documentation (drawings, material specifications, electrical schemes).
2. To explain electrical operations and installations.
3. To compose and form technical solutions.
4. To compose an electro technical sketch of the job task.
5. To perform electro installation work.
6. To perform electrical locksmith duties.
7. To perform electric installation work.
8. To take and fix measurements of electrical magnitude and value.
9. To take and fix geometrical measurements.
10. To adjust electrical equipment and electrical installations.
11. To test electrical equipment.
12. To define, evaluate, and prevent defects of electrical equipment.
13. To perform the necessary electrical engineering estimates.
14. To evaluate work conditions by preparing a safe workplace.
15. To plan and organize your own work and the work of electro technical staff under supervision, according to the job task.
16. To identify the resources necessary for the ongoing job task.
17. To identify the costs of a technological process and prepare an estimate.
18. To work in a team or independently, also to have initiative, comply with the work culture and the principles of professional and general ethics, to solve issues during the working process.
19. To know the progress of materials being delivered, instruments, and work tools.
20. To form documentation according to regulatory requirements in accountancy and industry.
21. To work according to labour safety and environmental protection requirements, to use environmentally friendly materials.
22. To make appropriate decisions.
23. To perform technical and organizational monitoring measures of work and equipment.
24. To maintain information needed for the work process.
25. To find, analyze, and use information about the latest technologies in the field, to constantly improve professional competence .
26. To evaluate compliance of completed work with the job task, to take responsibility for the results of your work.
27. To use information technologies and specific software for work performance.
28. To provide first aid.
29. To use professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language.
30. To speak in the official language.
31. To speak one foreign language at a professional communication level.
32. To comply with legal labour relation standards.
1. The ability to read and understand drawings, electrical principal schemes, and material specifications to prepare the job task for the electrician.
2. The ability to arrange analysis of the workplace and tasks independently.
3. The ability to plan electrical resources economically according to the job task and evaluated information.
4. The ability to project simple electro technical principal schemes by using electrical circuit analogs.
5. The ability to compose electrical installation schemes precisely and carefully according to the principal scheme.
6. The ability to build an electrical installation by using appropriate materials, tools and instruments.
7. The ability to perform electrical locksmith duties.
8. The ability to take electrical and other measurements with appropriate measuring instruments.
9. The ability to coordinate and check electrical tools and use computer technologies if necessary.
10. The ability to define defects of electrical equipment and prevent identified defects in electric equipment by using appropriate materials and instruments.
11. The ability to work to maintain working capacity of electrical equipment and extend their lifetime.
12. The ability to develop and coordinate a work schedule independently to complete job duties.
13. The ability to communicate with specialists involved in the work process.
14. To comply with the principles of professional and general ethics
15. The ability to compose an electro technical work estimate.
16. The ability to create and maintain a logistical base to perform electro technical and exploitation work.
17. The ability to cooperate with your direct supervisor, to organize your own work, and the work of electro technical staff under supervision, purposefully.
18. The ability to form and maintain electro technical documentation.
19. The ability to control electro technical staff under supervision and the workplace for safe work performance.
20. The ability to evaluate and prevent risks during the electro technical work process.
21. The ability to perform electro technical tasks complying with labour and environmental protection requirements by using personal and collective labour protection products.
22. The ability to find, evaluate, and use creatively, information gleaned during electrical engineering, construction, and operation.
23. The ability to evaluate completed work and provide suggestions about work progress in electrical equipment by using necessary technologies.
24. The ability to prepare electro technical staff for the job.
25. The ability to perform work independently and take responsibility for the results of your work.
26. The ability to provide first aid.
27. The ability to communicate in the official language and one foreign language.
28. The ability to comply with legal labour relation standards.
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Engineering and engineering trades (071)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Electricity and energy (0713)
EducationSecondary education
Qualification typeVocational (continuing education)
Full or partialFull qualification
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Last changes: 30.11.2022
Posted: 30.11.2022