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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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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After completion of studies, students must be able to present knowledge, skills and competences that meet the level 8 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Knowledge:
Being able to demonstrate that he is familiar with and understanding the most pressing scientific theories and lessons in the subsector of the materials and technology, manages research methodology and contemporary research methods, is familiar with scientific language and terminology, has a systemic understanding of problems and theories in the field of wood science, the knowledge of theoretical and practical innovations in wood materials and technology.
Skills:
The ability to formulate a research problem and independently evaluate and select methods appropriate for scientific studies. The ability to implement important original research and summarize results in internationally quotable publications, the ability to implement research projects.
Capable of communicating, orally and in writing, their scientific scope with the wider scientific community and society as a whole.
Capable of independently raising their scientific qualifications, implementing scientific projects, capturing achievements relevant to the science sector international criteria, leading research or development tasks in companies, institutions and organizations where extensive research knowledge and skills are needed.
Competency:
Capable of performing an independent, critical analysis of the results of the results obtained, synthesis and evaluation, which allows addressing important research or innovation tasks in relation to the creation, improvement and development of wood materials and technologies.
Capable of independently raising current research ideas, planning, structuring and leading large-scale scientific projects, including international levels.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 7 (academic or professional master) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field, a certain type of academic and professional experience laid down by higher education Institution
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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180
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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3 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

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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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)

Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) (0722)

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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Academic

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2022-2028

Last changes: 08.09.2025

Posted: 15.02.2023