Professional BSc in Maritime Transport, Marine Electromechanical Engineer (LJA)

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.: 5

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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– complete courses in general studies amounting to 20 credit points, providing a broad understanding of theoretical and professional maritime courses;
– complete courses on marine electrical and energy equipment operation, maintenance and repair at management level amounting to a total of 105 credit points, designed to provide competence and skills to meet the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention), standard A-III/1;
– take elective courses amounting to 6 credit points;
– enhance professional competence and skills apprenticeship and training amounting to not less than 40 credit points;
– on completion of the Programme students are required to pass a final examination in Maritime English and Qualification exam in specialty as well as to write and defend a diploma project, which amounts to 14 credit points.

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Ship’s Electro- technical officer

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The required minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency of an Electro-Technical Officer are regulated by STCW Convention Competence Standard A-III/6 “Specification of minimum standard of competence for electro-technical officers”.
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The required professional skills of an Electro-Technical Officer are regulated by STCW Convention Competence Standard A-III/6 “Specification of minimum standard of competence for electro-technical officers”.
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The COMPETENCES of an Electro-technical officer are regulated by STCW Convention Competence Standard A-III/6 “Specification of minimum standard of competence for electro-technical officers”.
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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).: 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.: 277.5
Duration of study Duration of qualification in full-time studies: 4 years

Qualification document

Professional Bachelor's Diploma (template)
Language: English
Diploma Supplement (template)
Language: English

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

- Latvian Maritime Academy

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).

Go to the Glossary section: 6
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).

Go to the Glossary section: 6
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)

Engineering and engineering trades (071)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft (0716)

Education

Higher education

Qualification type

Vocational

Full or partial

Full qualification

Sector Qualifications Structure: Transport and logistics sector

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Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Historical qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2022

Last changes: 21.11.2022

Posted: 28.08.2016

Latvian Qualifications Database

Latvian Qualifications Database