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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Graduates of study programme:
– are able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of facts, theories and patterns necessary for personal growth and development, civic participation, social integration and continuing education;
– are able to understand in detail and demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of specific facts, principles, processes and concepts in a given field of study or professional activity in standard and non-standard situations;
– are familiar with technologies and methods for carrying out learning tasks or work assignments;
– are able to plan and organise work, use a variety of methods, technologies, devices, tools and materials to carry out tasks;
– are able to find, evaluate and creatively use information to perform learning or professional tasks and solve problems;
– are able to cooperate, plan and carry out learning or professional tasks individually, in a team or as part of a team.
The Bachelor’s professional studies provide knowledge that constitutes a high level of culture and intelligence, enabling the student to engage in social and professional activities and to have contact with academic and professional circles in Latvia and abroad.

Civil construction engineer

  • Knowledge

    Professional knowledge
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Principles of technological construction solutions relevant to the field of construction.
    2. Principles of standardisation in Latvia and the European Union.
    3. Types of technical inspections of buildings.
    4. Principles of labelling and transportation of samples.
    5. Physical and mechanical properties of the soil of structural foundations.
    6. Geodynamic and hydrogeological processes.
    7. Topographic symbols and elements.
    8. Characteristics of the deformation of a structure, their causes, and possibilities of preventing them.
    9. Principles of identifying soil settlements which are unfavourable for construction.
    10. Principles of establishing and/or surveying geodetic network points.
    11. Principles of determining the hydrometeorological regime.
    12. Climatological indicators and hydrological processes.
    13. Methods for doing research on soil and underground water and evaluating the results.
    14. Analysis of flood risks.
    15. Content and requirements of a construction agreement.
    16. Protection of ownership rights.
    17. Principal solutions of separate parts of the construction project.
    18. Principles of managing a design group.
    19. Types of linear, planar, and spatial building structures.
    20. Architectural and functional purposes of buildings and their constructions.
    21. Technologies for manufacturing construction materials and construction products.
    22. Fluid mechanics and wind effects.
    23. Geodynamic and hydrogeological processes.
    24. Principles of designing synthetic materials and characteristics of their use in building structures.
    25. Principles of parametric modelling (BIM).
    26. Principles of assessing the information requirements of the initiator of construction and requirements outlined in the BIM implementation plan. Principles of assessing the level of detail and inclusion in the BIM model of building structures.
    27. Work organisation project and its conditions.
    28. Techniques of vertical levelling of the territory.
    29. Declarations of conformity of construction materials.
    30. Principles of developing the construction site infrastructure.
    31. Use of 3D scanned data when assessing the quality of construction work.
    At the application level:
    1. Principles of developing structural schemes for buildings.
    2. Types of building constructions and their key characteristics.
    3. Methods for analysing the construction risks.
    4. Structure of developing guidelines of a construction project implementation plan.
    5. Technical requirements for groups of structures.
    6. Quality indicators of structures.
    7. Principles of selecting construction materials.
    8. Technical indicators of the quality of the manufacturing of construction materials.
    9. Quality and technical indicators of engineering systems.
    10. Types of feasibility studies within the construction project and principles of conducting them.
    11. Requirements of technical rules.
    12. Chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and testing of construction materials, including the historical ones.
    13. Methodology and requirements of the inspection and investigation of structures.
    14. Types and application of destructive and non-destructive methods for materials and constructions.
    15. Methods for visual inspection of the object.
    16. Methods for documenting the defects.
    17. Instrumental observation and surveying methods of crack development dynamics.
    18. Principles of assessing the energy efficiency of a building.
    19. Types and application of destructive and non-destructive methods for materials and constructions.
    20. Criteria for testing and application of construction loading.
    21. Structural schemes of buildings, calculation schemes, and loading.
    22. Basic principles and methods of technical assessment of building structures.
    23. Principles of using control measuring instruments.
    24. Principles of building mechanics and material resistance.
    25. Parameters determining the mechanical and physical properties of structures.
    26. Principles of calculating the load-bearing capacity and deformation of structures.
    27. Methods of technical investigation of a building.
    28. Data systematisation methods.
    29. Structure of a review of a fire safety measure for a building and information to be included therein.
    30. Methods for analysing the data obtained through the technical investigation of a building.
    31. Basic operating principles of the building information system.
    32. Structure of a report on the technical assessment of a building.
    33. Principles of developing recommendations.
    34. Principles of selecting types of building foundations based on the physical and mechanical properties of soil.
    35. Principles of soil classification.
    36. Impact of hydrological conditions on construction project solutions.
    37. Technological solutions for the building and its structures.
    38. Basic principles of analysing the functionality, sustainability, and energy efficiency of a building.
    39. Basic principles of determining the costs of the construction or reconstruction of a building.
    40. Methods for efficient planning of construction resources.
    41. Methods for analysing the risks in the construction work process.
    42. Energy efficiency calculations.
    43. Requirements of laws and regulations, and applicable standards governing the construction sector.
    44. Requirements for the development of a design task.
    45. Principles of effective communication.
    46. Circulation of information and communication in a unified data environment.
    47. Principles of developing a construction project schedule.
    48. Conditions for the exchange of information.
    49. Types of building structures.
    50. Principles of the compatibility of the construction project parts.
    51. Principles of collaboration through building information modelling (BIM).
    52. Basic principles of technical drawings.
    53. Chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of various construction materials.
    54. Conditions of use and durability of building materials.
    55. Physical and mechanical properties of soil.
    56. Design of calculation schemes.
    57. Calculation of internal forces and deformations in statically determinate and indeterminate systems.
    58. Theory of material resistance.
    59. Calculation of probability distribution used in the calculations for building structures.
    60. Methods for creating finite element matrices.
    61. Analytical and numerical methods for the calculations of building structures.
    62. Requirements for structural schemes and principles of their development.
    63. Building code governing the design of structures, loads, effects, and their arrangements.
    64. Principles of load aggregation.
    65. Identification of the climatic, useful, and seismic loads, methods of combining different loadings.
    66. Solving of differential equations.
    67. Solutions to linear algebra and matrix problems.
    68. Characteristics of mathematical functions and methods for solving them.
    69. Calculations for reinforced concrete structures.
    70. Calculations for steel structures.
    71. Calculations for composite steel-concrete structures.
    72. Calculations for timber structures.
    73. Calculations for masonry structures.
    74. Geotechnical calculations.
    75. Seismic calculations.
    76. Calculations of the structural stability.
    77. Calculations of the structural dynamics.
    78. Calculation for the dimensioning and load-bearing capacity of structural elements.
    79. Calculations of fire resistance of a building and fire safety requirements. Requirements for structures enclosing buildings, their thermal, vapour permeability, sound transmission, light, and radiation transmission parameters.
    80. Sustainability, eco-friendliness, and energy efficiency of building materials and construction technologies.
    81. Requirements for ensuring acoustics in the building.
    82. Creation of a BIM building structure model.
    83. Preparation of construction project documentation based on the BIM model.
    84. Operating principles of the building information system.
    85. Computer-aided simulation of the calculations of full-cycle building structures – development of a model, analysis, and post-processing of the results.
    86. Calculation standards and basic principles of calculations for structural elements. Principles of formatting technical drawings.
    87. Graphic representation of construction objects, building structures, and engineering systems.
    88. Acquisition of document copies by using plotters and printers.
    89. Electronic publication of documents and data sharing.
    90. Methods for analysing the technical construction project.
    91. Methods for investigating and analysing the compatible BIM model.
    92. Planning of labour protection measures at the construction site.
    93. Principles of planning labour protection at the construction site.
    94. Planning and scheduling of technological resources for construction work.
    95. Construction technologies and structure of the project/work programme of the organisation, and principles for its development.
    96. Development of a work performance project by taking into account the conditions of the work organisation project.
    97. Techniques of geodetic surveying.
    98. Principles of developing a schedule specifying the flow of material and technical resources.
    99. Sequence, technology, and specificity of construction work.
    100. Establishment of construction site boundaries.
    101. Principles of resource delivery logistics.
    102. Requirements of the technical rules of the construction project.
    103. Requirements for the organisation of the construction site.
    104. Requirements for ensuring living conditions at the construction site.
    105. Requirements for the co-ordination of occupational safety and placement of occupational safety signs.
    106. Planning and management of human resources necessary for construction work.
    107. Management of construction work projects.
    108. Requirements for construction quality management systems.
    109. Principles of planning changes in the construction work process.
    110. Operating principles of construction machinery.
    111. Techniques and methods for verifying the construction of buildings.
    112. Principles of surveying construction work.
    113. Operating principles of measuring instruments.
    114. Methods of quality control of construction work.
    115. Basic operating principles of software and tools used for reviewing and analysing BIM models.
    116. Methods for comparing actual and planned construction costs.
    117. Cost formation in construction.
    118. Methods for calculating the factors influencing the supply and demand.
    119. Indicators of the efficiency and usefulness regarding the utilisation of material and technical resources.
    120. Preparation of executable documentation for construction work, including the graphical part thereof.
    121. Principles of surveying construction work.
    122. Technical symbols in technical construction drawings.
    123. Principles of organising construction work.
    124. Work performance techniques and technologies at the construction site. Sequence of construction work.
    125. Methods of models co-ordinated through BIM.
    126. Tasks of the construction supervision plan.
    127. Principles of establishing stages of construction work.
    128. Methods of construction supervision.
    129. Methods for verifying the documentation and co-ordinating the construction work.
    130. Compliance of the construction supervision plan with the requirements laid down in laws and regulations. Planning, control, and reporting methods.
    131. Types of quality control equipment and its application.
    132. Quality requirements for construction supervision.
    133. Preventive measures for mitigating the environmental hazard.
    134. Technical requirements for drawing up documents.
    135. Conditions for the use of construction materials, incorporation of construction products, and construction technologies.
    136. Principles of using the building information system.
    General knowledge
    At the concept level:
    1. Mathematical simulation models.
    2. Optimisation as a field of mathematics and engineering.
    At the comprehension level:
    1. Thermal, electrical, mechanical, and chemical restrictions.
    2. Various modern simulation tools and methods in process management.
    3. Technical proposals and simulation models.
    4. Possibilities and potential risks of information technologies.
    5. Personal data protection.
    6. Principles of internal monitoring of the work environment.
    7. Place and role of labour protection in the operation of authorities, companies, and municipalities.
    8. Nature of sustainable development.
    9. Working conditions and human health as a condition of quality of life.
    10. Rights, obligations, and responsibility of the employer and the employee.
    11. Levels of social dialogue and basic principles of establishing a social dialogue.
    12. Personnel management policy of the organisation.
    13. Methods for analysing the resources and finances.
    14. Social and political structure of society.
    15. Social diversity and the principle of equality.
    16. Stages and procedures of experiments, research methodology and standards.
    17. Effective communication techniques.
    18. Communication (including intercultural one) in society (including multicultural one).
    19. Argumentation techniques.
    20. Planning and adoption of decisions.
    At the application level:
    1. Foreign language.
    2. Intercultural interaction.
    3. Professional terminology in the construction industry.
    4. Communication strategies (metacognitive principle).
    5. Principles of public speaking.
    6. Principles of research methodology.
    7. Methods of data analysis and collection.
    8. Mathematical terminology, tools, and analysis methods.
    9. Principles of rational and sustainable
    10. use of natural resources.
    11. Security of electronic information.
    12. Information technologies for data processing, analysis, and management.
    13. Basic principles of co-operation in the digital environment.
    14. Data security.
    15. Computer security programs.
    16. State unified computerised information systems.
    17. Safe work methods.
    18. Response to emergency situation.
    19. Methods for briefing the employees.
    20. Identification of risks, techniques for their prevention.
    21. Principles of ‘green thinking’.
    22. Regulatory framework for an emergency situation and a state of emergency.
    23. Sustainable development strategy of Latvia.
    24. General and professional ethics.
    25. Intercultural interaction.
    26. Scientific research methods.
    27. Results of experiments or observations during the process, including deviations from the results.
    28. Controllable and uncontrollable parameters, their impact on the value of the experiment.
    29. Quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
    30. Writing and drawing up of publications and presentation of the results.
    31. Norms accepted in Latvia and the international scientific community.
    32. Generation of ideas.
    33. Principles of priority setting.
    34. Learning strategies.
    35. Self-assessment mechanisms.
    36. Preparation of reports and publications.
    37. Self-assessment mechanisms.
    38. Planning of education, career, and progress of work.
    39. Time planning.
    40. Personal development and lifelong learning.

  • Skills

    Professional skills and attitudes
    1. To develop various building layout sketches according to the conditions set by the initiator of construction and the needs of the building users.
    2. To create competitive sketch alternatives by considering the economic indicators, energy efficiency requirements for buildings, functionality of the facility, sustainability, and other significant requirements for the structure.
    3. To analyse the impact of the structure on other structures and engineering systems.
    4. To prepare guidelines for developing a plan for the execution of the building structure part of the construction project by determining the possible or desired schedule.
    5. To define goals and methods for coordinating the project sections.
    6. To determine the achievable technical, volume, and quality indicators and parameters of the construction part of the construction project.
    7. To develop a task to conduct the necessary technical inspections of the building.
    8. To review and approve the feasibility studies of the construction.
    9. To inform the initiator of construction about the technical and regulatory restrictions of the project.
    10. To define the applicable methodology for inspecting and testing respective buildings.
    11. To develop a work task of the inspection of a building for the construction project team, including to acquire information on the building/ structure, exposures, and geotechnical investigation.
    12. To analyse historically available, additionally acquired information about the building and interview data.
    13. To prepare tasks for special investigations and sample analysis in a laboratory.
    14. To analyse the data of initial surveys and exposure samples.
    15. To organise the surveying and documentation of the exposures of parts of the building.
    16. To systematise and analyse the documented surveys, historical information, and laboratory data.
    17. To visually assess the cracks and deformations in the structure by conducting surveying.
    18. To describe the condition of the construction and other elements of the building by documenting any identified defects.
    19. To perform express tests on the construction materials of the building and analyse the results.
    20. To analyse the degradation of building materials and determine the causes.
    21. To inspect building structures under load.
    22. To assess the energy efficiency of a building.
    23. To analyse the current loads of the building based on the previously documented data.
    24. To evaluate the most appropriate standards, calculation methods, and safety factors for structural inspections.
    25. To perform initial deformation and other control calculations to establish the basis of the structural scheme of the building.
    26. To take a decision on a structural scheme of a building based on the prepared alternatives and performed control measures.
    27. To analyse the data of technical exposure of parts of the building.
    28. To analyse the data on crack dynamics and assessment of deformations.
    29. To analyse the data from the technical investigation of the constructions of the building.
    30. To systematise the obtained technical data from the construction research.
    31. To enter the building inspection data into the building information system.
    32. To perform the fire safety assessment of the building in conformity with the laws and regulations.
    33. To systematise the technical inspection data of buildings by adhering to the principles of the construction of historical structures, where necessary.
    34. To summarise the prepared information in a report according to the inspection task by reflecting the technical assessment of the building, its parts, and constructions.
    35. To provide recommendations to the initiator of construction based on the construction research data and conclusions.
    36. To develop the task for geotechnical investigation.
    37. To determine the locations, quantity, and geotechnical parameters of the investigation points
    38. required for geotechnical investigation.
    39. To define specific investigative work in conformity with the provisions of laws and regulations.
    40. To analyse the results of the geotechnical investigation and the gathered data while taking into account the factors influencing the construction process and operation of the building.
    41. To analyse the hydrological conditions of the area adjacent to the structure and the impact of the hydrological regime on the construction of the structure.
    42. To analyse the results of geotechnical inspections and the gathered data while taking into account the factors influencing the construction process.
    43. To develop the task for meteorological investigation.
    44. To systematise the acquired engineering research data.
    45. To analyse the costs of the construction or reconstruction of the building based on the obtained engineering research data.
    46. To analyse the potential risks of the construction or reconstruction of the intended construction object based on the obtained engineering research data.
    47. To develop conceptual alternatives for conceptual structural solutions of the building based on the requirements of the part of architecture.
    48. To co-ordinate the design task of the construction project with the initiator of construction.
    49. To advise the initiator of construction and contractor on the feasibility of the project concept.
    50. To define the principles of structural schemes for the design of a building.
    51. To develop a schedule for the design of the building structure part of the construction project.
    52. To create a description of the building information modelling system for unified exchange of construction project data.
    53. To define the meeting location within the building information modelling system.
    54. To co-ordinate the work performed by the work group in charge of the development of the building structure part and assess the quality of performance while complying with the schedule for the development of the construction project.
    55. To ensure the conformity of the building structure parts of the construction project with the task of designing building structures and the conditions outlined in the building permit.
    56. To ensure the conformity of the building structure part of the construction project with other parts of the construction project, including by using building information modelling (BIM) collaboration methods.
    57. To evaluate the calculation schemes for building structures.
    58. To perform calculations of building structures made from various materials
    59. and dimensioning of cross-sections in compliance with the requirements of the building code and mandatory standards.
    60. To prepare a report on calculations with justifications for the compliance of the building structures with the requirements for mechanical strength, stability, and fire safety.
    61. To develop technical solutions for building structures in conformity with the conditions outlined in the construction project.
    62. To analyse the prepared technical drawings by assessing the adequacy of the information provided therein.
    63. To perform verification calculations based on the prepared calculation schemes.
    64. To conduct verification calculations of building structures by applying simplified calculation schemes.
    65. To compare the results of the verification calculations with the submitted results outlined in the report on calculations.
    66. To analyse the report on calculations of building structures that are not subject to verification calculations.
    67. To perform building information modelling (BIM) of building structures in conformity with the BIM tasks of the project, the information requirements of the initiator of construction, and the BIM implementation plan (BIP).
    68. To ensure the relevance of the building structure part of the construction project to other parts of the construction project within the scope of the co-ordination of the building information modelling (BIM).
    69. To draw up a report on calculations and technical drawings corresponding to each stage of the construction design.
    70. To draft the relevant stages of the construction project in conformity with the standards and commonly accepted principles of drafting a project.
    71. To perform 2D and 3D modelling of building structures.
    72. To co-ordinate the construction project with the competent authorities.
    73. To monitor the conformity of materials and structures used in the construction of the building with the construction project.
    74. To approve the reports on concealed and other significant work.
    75. To make records in the construction log regarding the conformity of the performed work with work provided for in the construction project.
    76. To review and approve the suggested changes in the construction project solutions.
    77. To develop a construction project for construction work.
    78. To identify the types of construction work within the scope of the construction project by determining the consumption of technological resources necessary for its implementation.
    79. To develop a calendar plan for the implementation of the construction project of a building and a general plan for the construction site.
    80. To organise construction work by using technology that is suitable for the construction of buildings and are in conformity with the building code.
    81. To establish labour protection and fire safety measures at the construction object.
    82. To plan solutions for the organisation of traffic during the construction work as a matter of principle.
    83. To monitor the execution of construction work, its quality, and conformity with the construction project.
    84. To do research on the availability of material and technical resources.
    85. To develop a flow diagram for material and technical resources.
    86. To co-ordinate the construction process among the structural units involved in the construction process.
    87. To carry out activities in the vertical workflow.
    88. To instruct the construction work managers of other structures and engineering systems on the work to be performed.
    89. To set up a construction site and its infrastructure in conformity with the requirements of laws and regulations.
    90. To co-operate with the construction work manager of other structures and engineering systems.
    91. To organise the construction of an engineering system until the preparation of the construction site.
    92. To analyse requirements of the technical rules for the construction project of buildings.
    93. To develop the construction site infrastructure.
    94. To provide living conditions and energy resources at the construction site.
    95. To organise the technical provision of construction work
    96. (transport, mechanisms, tools).
    97. To ensure energy resources, human resources, and living conditions at the construction site.
    98. To select construction materials according to the specifications and cost estimates of the construction project.
    99. To monitor the deadlines for the delivery of construction materials.
    100. To carry out the technical and quality control of construction work.
    101. To monitor the progress of construction work according to the schedule by updating it, where necessary.
    102. To verify the quality of daily construction work and verify and inspect the concealed work.
    103. To analyse the actual and intended outcome of construction work.
    104. To make the necessary changes in the organisation of construction work by documenting them.
    105. To inform the individuals and institutions involved in the construction work process about possible non-conformities.
    106. To analyse the BIM models of the sections of the construction project and their application by reading the construction volumes and specific dimensions.
    107. To compare the actual and planned costs of construction work.
    108. To evaluate the efficiency and usefulness of the utilisation of technical and material resources.
    109. To assess the technical and economic efficiency of the construction work process.
    110. To follow the technological sequence of construction work and their acceptance according to the schedule.
    111. To draw up acceptance – handover certificates regarding the work.
    112. To survey the building construction before handing it over for operation.
    113. To prepare compatible building plans.
    114. To approve the readiness of the buildings for operation in the building information system.
    115. To analyse the technical documentation of the construction project.
    116. To control the constructed structures according to a compatible BIM model.
    117. To analyse a work organisation project.
    118. To analyse a work performance project.
    119. To analyse the detailed information provided by the construction work manager regarding the preparation stages of construction work and the selected work methods for the execution of work.
    120. To comply with the requirements of laws and regulations on construction when monitoring the construction work.
    121. To plan the mandatory construction work inspections.
    122. To plan the main stages of construction work inspections.
    123. To instruct the construction work manager on the construction supervision plan.
    124. To perform measurements of the completed work by using appropriate quality control equipment.
    125. To analyse the potential risks during construction work.
    126. To inspect the construction object according to the construction supervision quality plan by performing the photo fixation of the concealed works and other construction work at the construction site.
    127. To carry out the operational control of the completed construction work.
    128. To monitor the ecological aspects of the technological processes of construction work.
    129. To document any deficiencies in the construction project and inform the supervisor.
    130. To verify and accept the reports on concealed works.
    131. To monitor the sequential performance and acceptance of construction work.
    132. To use the building information system.
    133. To approve the readiness of the buildings for operation in the building information system.
    General skills and attitudes
    1. To communicate in the official language and at least one foreign language (European standard working language) orally and in writing in various professional situations and environments.
    2. To form coherent and structured speech in the official language, properly using diverse elements of text structure, various connectors, and other means of co-ordination.
    3. To express an opinion in the professional environment and society in general.
    4. To develop simple simulation models by using mathematical calculations.
    5. To define an engineering issue, identify restrictions, and find an optimal solution to this issue.
    6. To develop algorithms to complete mathematical and practical optimisation tasks.
    7. To manipulate numbers, graphical and statistical data and information, algebraic expressions and equations, and geometric images.
    8. To schematise the necessary elements for mathematical interpretation.
    9. To systematise information of efficient use of energy resources.
    10. To handle technological equipment, tools, and scientific data.
    11. To adapt own search strategy to find the most appropriate data, information, and content in a digital environment.
    12. To select the most appropriate digital tools and technologies to create data, resources, and knowledge in collaboration with others.
    13. To evaluate the most appropriate ways to transform, update, enhance, and clarify specific parts of the content and information to create new and original content.
    14. To select the most appropriate applicable rules regarding the reproduction rights and licences related to digital data, information, and content.
    15. To select the most appropriate safety and protection measures in digital environment.
    16. To analyse the sector-specific standards, documentation, and terminology.
    17. To comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations on the civil defence and environmental protection.
    18. To comply with the labour protection requirements.
    19. To organise the workplace and work environment in conformity with the requirements of the laws and regulations on labour protection.
    20. To identify the potential risks when carrying out the professional work duties.
    21. To observe the norms of employment relationship.
    22. To act in conformity with fire safety, electrical safety, labour protection, and environmental protection requirements.
    23. To use environmentally friendly work methods by ensure efficient waste separation and utilisation.
    24. To take action in a company-wide and national emergency in conformity with the established civil defence plans.
    25. To act in conformity with the principles of ‘green thinking’ and sustainable development.
    26. To observe the norms of communication culture and professional ethics.
    27. To develop proposals for the improvement of company’s policy.
    28. To evaluate the company’s resources and their adequacy according to the organisational strategy.
    29. To implement the personnel management policy of the company.
    30. To develop new engineering methods.
    31. To develop methodology for research in the construction sector independently.
    32. To perform the critical analysis of the obtained data by explaining the results and conclusions in a well-argued manner.
    33. To draw up reviews, publications, and presentations on research results in the construction sector and professional activity.
    34. To set long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals.
    35. To set priorities and develop an action plan.
    36. To research and try out innovative approaches.
    37. To combine the knowledge and resources to achieve a significant effect in the development of an idea.
    38. To conduct research in the construction sector by processing and interpreting the results.
    39. To prepare a report on the results of a research in the construction sector.
    40. To prepare presentation materials and publications.
    41. To provide well-reasoned arguments for own opinion.
    42. To assess own professional experience.
    43. To understand the learning needs for career growth.
    44. To systematically acquire new knowledge and experience.
    45. To apply the current sectoral developments in the professional activity.
    46. To apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
    47. To promote own development and self-learning.

  • Competences/ autonomy

    Professional competences
    1. Ability to independently develop competitive alternatives for a draft construction concept while taking into account the conditions set by the initiator of construction and the needs of the building users.
    2. Ability to develop tasks for the pre-project stage of construction by defining the technical, volume, and quality indicators and parameters to be achieved in the construction project.
    3. Ability to ensure construction feasibility studies while informing the initiator of construction about the technical and regulatory restrictions of the project.
    4. Ability to organise the inspection of buildings, building structures, and parts thereof, and develop a work task of the inspection of a building for the construction project team to obtain information on the building, expose parts of the building, carry out geotechnical investigation, and perform special inspections.
    5. Ability to carry out the visual inspection of the building to be inspected and describe the condition of the constructions and other elements of the building by documenting any identified defects.
    6. Ability to assess the load-bearing capacity of a building and its structures and take decisions regarding the applicable structural schemes of the building based on conducted verification measurements and verification calculations.
    7. Ability to analyse the data obtained through the technical investigation of a building and document them in compliance with the requirements of the laws and regulations applicable to the construction sector.
    8. Ability to prepare a report on the technical assessment of the structures, the building, and parts thereof in accordance with the inspection task.
    9. Ability to organise geotechnical investigation by determining the locations and number of survey points, and types and scope of laboratory tests required for geotechnical investigation.
    10. Ability to participate in hydrological and meteorological investigation of the construction object.
    11. Ability to independently systematise and analyse the obtained engineering research data by evaluating potential risk factors.
    12. Ability to develop a task for the construction project in collaboration with the initiator of construction, contractor, and other involved parties.
    13. Ability to define the output data for the design of building structures for the group in charge of the development of the building structure part.
    14. Ability to independently manage the work of the developers of the building structure part of the construction project by monitoring the conformity of the overall construction project with the design task, construction concept, and requirements of laws and regulations.
    15. Ability to accurately perform calculations and design of building structures in accordance with the requirements of the building code and mandatory standards.
    16. Ability to accurately inspect the building structures designed according to the construction project by comparing it with the results of the verification calculations.
    17. Ability to develop a model through building information modelling (BIM) for the building structure part of the construction project according to the objectives of the building information modelling (BIM) of the construction project.
    18. Ability to accurately develop the construction project documentation for the building structure part of the construction project.
    19. Ability to carry out the author’s supervision of the building structure part of the construction project responsibly and critically.
    20. Ability to ensure the planning and management of the construction work process to ensure the implementation of the construction project.
    21. Ability to analyse the material and technical provision for the construction of buildings and co-ordinate the construction process among the structural units involved in the construction process.
    22. Ability to independently organise the construction site preparations by co-operating with the construction work managers of other structures and engineering systems before commencing the construction work.
    23. Ability to organise the provision of material and technical resources, energy resources, human resources, and living conditions at the construction site.
    24. Ability to monitor the conformity of the construction work process with the construction project and schedule, and inform the persons involved in the process about any non-conformities during the construction process, where necessary.
    25. Ability to analytically apply and analyse the information available in the building information modelling (BIM) system during the supervision of construction.
    26. Ability to analyse the key factors influencing the demand and supply in the construction process.
    27. Ability to prepare the executable documentation for completed building construction work and hand over the completed construction work.
    28. Ability to thoroughly review the technical documentation of the construction project, the work organisation project, and work performance project.
    29. Ability to develop a construction supervision plan by determining the mandatory inspections and main stages of construction work.
    30. Ability to inspect and accept the completed construction work.
    31. Ability to monitor the sequence and technology of construction of buildings.
    General competences
    1. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least one foreign language (European standard working language) by using the professional terminology.
    2. Ability to define engineering problems, identify restrictions, and find optimal solutions to issues by developing algorithms to complete mathematical and practical optimisation tasks.
    3. Ability to assess the most suitable websites, applications, and digital databases to use the necessary sources, websites, applications, and digital databases that are adapted for performing professional duties, distinguish suitable digital resources from the unsuitable ones, and filter out the screen pops or spam when operating in the digital environment.
    4. Ability to perform the professional work duties in compliance with the requirements of field-specific laws and regulations, standards, and laws and regulations governing the work environment, and take decisions for action in emergency situations.
    5. Ability to observe the norms of employment relationship.
    6. Ability to comply with the civil defence and environmental protection requirements.
    7. Ability to use social and civic skills to establish a social dialogue in society and participate in the shaping of the company’s reputation.
    8. Ability to observe the norms of communication culture and professional ethics.
    9. Ability to conduct research and develop concepts in the relevant construction sector and field of professional activity by selecting appropriate research methods and justifying the results of experiments.
    10. Ability to develop innovative ideas by improving the knowledge of innovations in the construction sector and field of professional activity.
    11. Ability to develop reviews, publications, and presentations on the results of research of the construction sector in the field of professional activity.
    12. Ability to organise oneself, continue learning and self-education in the professional field by assuming responsibility, and to develop personal skills.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Certificate of general secondary education or Diploma of vocational secondary 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)
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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270
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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4 years, 6 months; 5 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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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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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Architecture and construction (073)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Building and civil engineering (0732)

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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Vocational

Full or partial

Full qualification

Sector Qualifications Structure: Construction sector

Kvalifikācijas tips:
Base qualification:
Connected to: Building Engineer (LLU) , Professional Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineer (LLU)

Link to the descriptions of the Sector Qualifications Structure levels

Other information

National Education Information System

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2022-2028

Last changes: 08.02.2023

Posted: 08.02.2023