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

Sewing machine operator

  • Knowledge

    1. Professional activities necessary for performing the basic tasks
    knowledge at the imaginary level:
    1.1. basics of communication;
    1.2. types of materials.
    2. Professional activities necessary for performing the basic tasks
    knowledge at the level of awareness:
    2.1. principles of work organization;
    2.2. technical documentation;
    2.3. one foreign language communication level;
    2.4. sewing equipment.
    3. professional activities necessary for performing the basic tasks
    knowledge at the level of use:
    3.1. sewing needle types;
    3.2. equipment regulation;
    3.3. types of internal documentation;
    3.4. constructive parts and elements;
    3.5. processing of knotted product knots;
    3.6. sewing tools;
    3.7. sewing aids;
    3.8. sewing equipment operating regulations;
    3.9. sewing technology;
    3.10. sewing equipment maintenance;
    3.11. sewing equipment operator technology;
    3.12. National language;
    3.13. professional terminology;
    3.14. labor protection;
    3.15. first aid;
    3.16. environment protection;
    3.17. workplace ergonomics;
    3.18. employment relationship.

  • Skills

    1. Evaluate the sample of the product.
    2. Recognize the types of materials.
    3. Select the required processing order according to
    instructions given.
    4. Select the cut-out details that fit the knot.
    5. Visualize the quality of the cut.
    6. Assess the visual and technical condition of the sewing equipment.
    7. Select the appropriate accessories.
    8. To carry out sewing equipment technical regulation.
    9. Replace the needle in the sewing machine.
    10. Complete the stuffed parts.
    11. Start sewing according to the correct order of layers.
    12. Sew the product.
    13. Evaluate the quality of the stitch.
    14. Arrange the details according to the layout and the next sewing
    operation.
    15. Recognize material defects.
    16. Fix the defect by choosing the most appropriate way.
    17. Carry out work in accordance with quality requirements.
    18. Perform the work in due time and in time.
    19. Take responsibility for your work.
    20. Use sewing equipment in accordance with labor safety requirements.
    21. Use appropriate methods and equipment for cleaning sewing equipment.
    22. Place the tools and accessories in the appropriate places.
    23. Rationalize resources (materials, electricity, etc.).
    24. Observe labor protection regulations.
    25. Observe environmental protection requirements.
    26. Observe the internal rules of the agenda.
    27. Provide first aid.
    28. Avoid conflicts.
    29. Exchange information on the progress of work.
    30. Use the official language and one foreign language.
    31. Use professional terminology.
    32. Use internal documentation.
    33. Arrange the work place.
    34. Observe the requirements of employment legal relations.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to choose the necessary technological processing sequence accordingly
    instructions given.
    2. Ability to make technical regulation of equipment according to given material
    characteristics (requirements).
    3. Ability to evaluate sewing equipment, recognize and use appropriate
    accessories.
    4. Ability to choose cut-out details matching the node based on
    to node product technology.
    5. Ability to evaluate the quality of finished product parts and complete them
    according to given sewing technology.
    6. Ability to sew knots seamlessly using appropriate sewing
    technologies.
    7. Ability to replace cut pieces by detecting material defects.
    8. Ability to independently test the quality of seam thread.
    9. Ability to correct defects in the sewing process and complete the seams
    details according to the order before the next sewing operation.
    10. Ability to organize work according to the given task and work
    protection requirements.
    11. Ability to observe labor protection regulations, to work
    duties without harming your health and your colleagues.
    12. Ability to observe environmental requirements and perform duties,
    without harm to the environment.
    13. Ability to organize work according to deadlines, resources, quality
    requirements, showing independence and interest in austerity of resources.
    14. Ability to work with the supervisor and colleagues using
    Knowledge of positive communication.
    15. Ability to fill in internal documentation using existing ones
    instructions and regulations.
    16. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your work
    the result.
    17. Ability to observe professional and general ethical principles.
    18. Ability to communicate in the state language and in one foreign language.
    19. Ability to use professional terminology.
    20. Ability to provide first aid.
    21. To follow the rules of employment relationship.

Sewer

  • Knowledge

    1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
    1.1. basics of business;
    1.2. constructing of the articles;
    1.3. decorating techniques of the articles;
    2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
    2.1.  sewing equipment;
    2.2. hygrothermal equipment;
    2.3. technological maps of the articles;
    2.4. professional terms in the official language and one foreign language.
    3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
    3.1. article producing technology;
    3.2. preparing the articles for trying on;
    3.3. article preparation materials and their properties;
    3.4. usable fittings and their types in the textile industry;
    3.5. technological sewing instructions;
    3.6. affixing of articles;
    3.7.  regulation of the sewing equipment;
    3.8. technical maintenance of the sewing equipment;
    3.9. hygrothermal processing;
    3.10. official language;
    3.11. one foreign language at the professional communication level;
    3.12. environmental protection;
    3.13. labour protection;
    3.14. legal employment relationship;
    3.15. workplace ergonomics;
    3.16. first aid;
    3.17. principles of the professional and general ethics;
    3.18. technical documentation and basic document duties.

  • Skills

    1. To understand the task given by its technical drawing, technological map or base model.
    2. To assess the compatibility of the cut articles to the technical instructions.
    3. To choose equipment, its ancillary devices and instruments which is suitable to the work to carry out.
    4. To understand the meaning of marks on the components of the cut article.
    5. To combine the components of the article.
    6. To determine the compatibility of article components to the knot to be made.
    7. To choose appropriate ancillary materials and fittings according to the technological requirements.
    8. To carry out the visual and technical testing of sewing and hygrothermal equipment before starting the work.
    9. To carry out the technical maintenance of the sewing equipment.
    10. To prepare the cut article for trying on.
    11. To carry out the technological regulation of the devices according to the sewing and hygrothermal processing parameters.
    12. To cut elements and ancillary materials of individual components by using templates or cuttings.
    13. To process the components of the article before sewing the knots.
    14. To use personal protective equipment.
    15. To sew the articles.
    16. To eliminate small defects during the operation of sewing equipment.
    17. To work independently and take responsibility and control for the results of your work.
    18. To choose the thermal processing according to the materials of the articles.
    19. To choose and carry out appropriate inter-operations and final hygrothermal processing to the article material.
    20. To recognize the constructive details and elements of the articles.
    21. To assess the defects of the articles.
    22. To select necessary materials and processing method for article fixing.
    23. To fix the articles.
    24. To cooperate with the supervisor and colleagues.
    25. To follow the principles of the professional and general ethics.
    26. To complete the inner documentation according to the specific operation regulating documentation.
    27. To keep the working place clean and tidy when starting and finishing the work.
    28. to organize the working place according to the task to carry out, to place different ancillary devices and instruments in a place easy to reach.
    29. To follow the requirements of work protection laws and regulations.
    30. to follow the requirements of environmental protection legislation.
    31. To be able to use the official language.
    32. To be able to use one foreign language at the communication level.
    33. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in one foreign language.
    34. To provide the first aid.
    35. To follow the rules of employment relationship.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    1. Ability to prepare the working place according to the task received by choosing the appropriate ancillary materials, instruments, equipment and their ancillary devices.
    2. Ability to choose an appropriate knot processing according to the technological requirements.
    3. Ability to choose appropriate ancillary materials and fittings for producing the article according to the technological requirements.
    4. Ability to assemble the components according to the marks and cut components.
    5. Ability to check on the compatibility of cut details to the knot to be made by taking into consideration the permitted displacement in the cuttings.
    6. Ability to cut separate components and elements by taking into consideration the technological rules by using the provided templates or cuttings and appropriate instruments.
    7. Ability to assess the visual and technical compatibility of the sewing equipment according to the requirements of the technical documentation.
    8. Ability to carry out technical maintenance of the sewing equipment according to the requirements of the usage and technical documentation of the equipment.
    9. Ability to qualitatively sew tha articles by choosing appropriate devices and instruments without assistance.
    10. Ability to prepare the articles for trying on by using appropriate equipment, ancillary materials and instruments.
    11. Ability to regulate the devices according to the appropriate sewing and hygrothermal processing parameters.
    12. Ability to carry out the necessary processing and duplication of the article components with ancillary materials before sewing of the knots.
    13. Ability to produce articles by following the sewing sequence and provided technological requirements.
    14. Ability to eliminate small defect in the operating of hygrothermal devices by following the requirements of technical documentation of the equipment.
    15. Ability to choose and carry out appropriate inter-operations and final hygrothermal processing to the article material.
    16. Ability to fix the article by assessing the type of the defect, choosing the most appropriate materials and processing for its eliminating.
    17. Ability to cooperate with the supervisor and colleagues in solving topical issues.
    18. Ability to organize the work according to the deadlines, resources, quality requirements by showing self-independent and interest in resource economy.
    19. Ability to complete the inner documentation according to the specific operation regulating documentation.
    20. Ability to follow the requirements of work protection legislation and carry out duties by not harming health of your own and other persons.
    21. Ability to follow the environment protection requirements and carry out the work duties by not harming the environment.
    22. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the results of your work.
    23. Ability to follow the professional and general ethical principles.
    24. Ability to communicate in the official language and one foreign language.
    25. Ability to provide the first aid.
    26. Ability to use professional terminology.
    27. To follow the rules of 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

Vocational basic and secondary education institution

- Vocational Education Competence Centre "Liepaja State Technical School"

- Ogre Technical School

Type of awarding bodies:

- Liepājas Valsts tehnikums

- Learning Centre "BUTS"

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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: 06.02.2024

Posted: 07.05.2016