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
Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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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– Has a diverse learning/teaching experience.
– Is able to learn independently by finding solutions for practical problems.
– Is able to plan and organise learning process independently.
– Is able to use different types of information, consult and find help in the learning/teaching process.
– Is able to see the interconnections between science achievements, technologies and individual.
– Is able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in practical work.
– Has an understanding of the structure and development of society.
– Has an independent, logical, uncontradicted, motivated, critical and productive thinking.
– Is able to express their thoughts creatively in text and speech.
– Is able to speak publicly, formulate and justify their opinion.
– Is able to listen to and respect different opinions.
– Has an understanding of culture of language and communication, and their importance in forming an intercultural dialogue.
– Is able to make a decision and assume responsibility for its implementation.
– Has an understanding of human rights for equality.
– Is able to cooperate with others and work in a team.
– Is able to act responsibly in conflict and extreme situations.
– Is able to take care of their own and other people’s safety, look for help if needed.
– Is able to use modern information and communication technologies responsibly for obtaining, processing and analysing information that can be used in different life situations and acquiring study subjects.
– Is able to interpret past and present events in society and in the world independently, creatively and reasonably.
– Feels the need to take responsible care to preserve and improve the quality of the environment, their own and health of others.
– Understands and is aware of the environmental impact of technologies.
– Feels personal responsibility for the culture of their language and the preservation of their national identity.
– Is able to participate in a democratic society in a civic way by contributing to the sustainable development of society.
– Is able to handle everyday situations according to moral values.

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  • Knowledge

    Professional knowledge
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Acceptance of goods based on their quantity and quality.
    2. Rules for the storage of goods.
    3. Merchandising.
    4. Basic principles of storing goods.
    5. Organisation of own work.
    6. Rules for the storage and sales of goods.
    7. Basic principles of quality management.
    8. Characteristics of goods.
    9. Organisation of processes within the company.
    10. Sanitary and hygiene requirements for trading companies.
    11. Sanitary and hygiene requirements for trading companies.
    12. Assortment.
    At the application level:
    1. Visual conformity of goods with the best practice of sales.
    2. Organisation of own work.
    3. Monitoring of the expiry dates and quality of goods.
    4. Conformity criteria for goods to be sold.
    5. Organisation of own work.
    6. Requirements for organising the workplace.
    7. Requirements for working with the necessary appliances.
    8. Hygiene standards for premises and equipment.
    9. Personal hygiene.
    10. Layout of the point of sale.
    General knowledge
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Verbal and non-verbal communication.
    2. Laws and regulations governing the specific field.
    3. Positive communication techniques.
    4. Understanding of laws and regulations and their application.
    5. Basic principles of the operation of information and communication technologies and equipment.
    6. Planning and adoption of decisions.
    At the application level:
    1. Extensive and appropriate vocabulary.
    2. Professional terminology. Language culture.
    3. Laws and regulations in the field of labour law, labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence.
    4. Legal relationship of the employer and employee.
    5. Professional ethics.
    6. Self-organisation in the work process.
    7. Work in a team.
    8. Protection of information and communication
    9. technologies and equipment.
    10. Self-assessment mechanisms.
    11. Planning of education, career, and progress of work.
    12. Time planning.

  • Skills

    Professional skills and attitudes
    1. To monitor the conformity of products with requirements.
    2. To be well-versed in the rules for the storage of goods.
    3. To be familiar with the principles moving and arranging the goods at the point of sale.
    4. To know the product expiry dates.
    5. To be well-versed in the requirements for the quality of goods.
    6. To monitor the conformity of products with requirements for sales.
    7. To be familiar with the requirements for preparing the workplace and keeping it in order. To master and select equipment required for work.
    8. To be well-versed in the hygiene standards for premises and equipment.
    9. To be familiar with the personal hygiene requirements.
    10. To be familiar with the assortment and arrangement of goods.
    General skills and attitudes
    1. To use a language in communication in oral and written form.
    2. To comply with and act in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations.
    3. To observe the norms and rules of professional ethics.
    4. To use the necessary information and communication technology solution to perform a task.
    5. To adequately assess own professional experience and the level of professional competence.
    6. To plan the development of own professional competences and growth opportunities.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    Professional competences
    1. Ability to visually assess the goods.
    2. Ability to perform the assigned duties in accordance with the rules for the storage of goods.
    3. Ability to perform the assigned duties in delivering and arranging products at the point of sale.
    4. Ability to perform the assigned duties in monitoring the expiry dates of goods.
    5. Ability to perform the assigned duties in controlling the quality of goods.
    6. Ability to perform the assigned duties in replacing goods that are not suitable for selling
    7. with other suitable goods.
    8. Ability to prepare own workplace for work.
    9. Ability to prepare the necessary appliances for work. Ability to maintain own workplace in order.
    10. Ability to comply with hygiene standards for premises and trading equipment.
    11. Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
    12. Ability to independently navigate the point of sale and the arrangement of goods.
    General competences
    1. Ability to engage in logical discussions, provide well-reasoned arguments for own opinion obtain the necessary information for communication, and ensure the provision of correct and understandable information in conformity with the literary language norms.
    2. Ability to perform the work task in conformity with the labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence requirements specified by law.
    3. Ability to observe the norms and rules of professional ethics.
    4. Ability to use information and communication technologies and equipment to perform a work duty.
    5. Ability to adequately assess and purposefully enhance own professional qualification throughout one’s lifetime.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Without previous education or qualification restriction
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)
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-3 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Special needs education institution:

- Sveki Basic School

- Gaisma Basic Boarding School

- Ziemelvidzeme Basic School

- Medumu Special Basic School

- Valmiera Secondary School of Gauja Coast - Development Centre

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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

Till 1 august 2022 in Latvia had 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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LQF PQ level:

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Theoretical and practical training corresponding to the LQF levels, characterized by the learning outcomes that can be achieved at the relevant level, which gives the opportunity to perform work corresponding to a certain level 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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Business and administration (041)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Wholesale and retail sales (0416)

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

Full or partial

Full qualification

Sector Qualifications Structure: Business, finance, accounting, administration (wholesale, retail and commercial sciences) sector


Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels

Other information

National Education Information System

Active qualification

Last changes: 22.10.2024

Posted: 21.11.2019