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Analysis matrix - Latvia

Qualification system in vocational education in Latvia

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In Latvia there are 5 qualification levels in vocational education

1st level

Theoretical and practical skills, which makes it possible to perform simple tasks in a given practical field

2nd level

Theoretical and practical skills, which makes it possible to independently perform skilled work in the executing

Qualification system in vocational education in Latvia

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3rd level

Raised the theoretical training and professional skill that enables to make certain executing tasks, which includes executable work planning and organizing

4th level

Theoretical and practical training that enables to perform complex's activities, as well as organize and manage the work of other professionals

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5th level

Higher qualification of sector specialist that enables to plan and carry out the research work in appropriate sector

Qualification system in vocational education in Latvia

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1st / 2nd level

• Vocational schools • Craft schools • Special vocational and high schools

3rd level

• Profesional schools • Vocational schools • Craft highschool • Art and Music highschools • Technical colleges • Special colleges

4th / 5th level Higher education institutions

Carpenter

Profile

• Manage wood structure• Make wood processing • Manage wooden building technology and

construction• Make wooden floor laying, roof structure

construction, wooden building and repair works

• Can work in the builders brigades, as well as independently

• Perform carpentry work in new, repairable, and renovation of buildings

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Carpenter

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Vocational school

Working with Carpenter Master

Entrance Basic education Basic education

Duration of education

4 years 4 - 8 years

Kind of degree/ certificate

3rd levelJourneyman or Master

diploma

Carpenter

Vocational schoolWorking by

Carpenter Master

Who takes the certificate

Student who successfully passed the CE and the

professional qualification examination

Student who successfully passed the professional qualification

examination

Who issues certificates

Ministry of Education of Latvia

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Competence stated

Exam, the final work Final work

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Energy consultant

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Not included in LR clasificator of professions

Form of apprenticeship:

Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management in Riga Technical University

Program of Administration and management of real estate in College of Law

Involving energy consultant skills

• In cooperation with vocational schools - involve energy consultant courses and certificates

• Current need for energy consultant specialists in Latvia

• In cooperation with corresponding institutions - find possibility for energy consultant course implementation

Latvian Chamber of Craft and Trades

Latvian Chamber of Crafts role

• Craft program development • Approval and development of

educational concepts for business • Organize workshops • Retraining facility development • Distance learning and life-learning

use• Reorganize and develop craft

according to today's demands

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Thank you!

Latvian Chamber of Craft and Trades

Amatu street 5, Riga, Latvia

Kristine Kazaka

Phone: +371 26354878

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.lak.lv

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