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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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. computer science;
1.2. logic.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. philosophy;
2.2. sociology;
2.3. environmental protection;
2.4. labour protection.
2.5. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. history of psychology;
3.2. methods of psychology;
3.3. general psychology;
3.4. psychophysiology;
3.5. neuropsychology;
3.6. cognitive psychology;
3.7. social psychology;
3.8. personality psychology;
3.9. developmental psychology;
3.10. organizational psychology;
3.11. differential psychology;
3.12. pathopsychology;
3.13. health psychology;
3.14. educational psychology;
3.15. psychological research methods;
3.16. psychometrics;
3.17. statistical data processing methods;
3.18. qualitative research analysis methods;
3.19. basic principles of scientific publications;
3.20. psychological assessment (evaluation) methods;
3.21. psychological counselling methods;
3.22. basic principles of psychotherapy theories and methods;
3.23. basic principles of professional ethics;
3.24. information technologies;
3.25. official language;
3.26. at least two languages at the communication level one of which is a European Union member state language.
3.27. employment relationship.
1. To understand, analyse and apply theoretical and empirical principles of psychology in one’s professional activities.
2. To find out and assess a client’s needs and analyse them together with the client in order to plan further professional activities.
3. To set achievable goals that fit the needs of a client, coordinating them with the client and determining achievement criteria.
4. To carry out psychological examination (evaluation) of an individual, using appropriate interviewing, testing, questioning and observation techniques.
5. To carry out psychological examination (evaluation) of a a group, using appropriate interviewing, testing, questioning and observation techniques.
6. To carry out psychological assessment of an organization using appropriate methods (interviews, tests, surveys and/or observation).
7. To develop an action plan with specific methods and approaches according to a client’s needs and the current situation.
8. To carry out psychological counselling or apply other methods of providing psychological support (e.g. parent training seminars) in accordance with a client’s needs and objectives.
9. To use psychological assistance methods that help individuals or groups to learn independent problem-solving approaches.
10. To set criteria to assess the effectiveness of psychological aid.
11. To assess the effectiveness of psychological aid.
12. To analyse the results of the assessment of the effectiveness of psychological aid and draw conclusions.
13. To provide customer feedback regarding psychological evaluation and psychological assistance process.
14. To develop professional, precise and reasoned opinions and other psychological activity descriptions.
15. To analyse scientific literature and develop theoretical justification of a study.
16. To develop appropriate research hypothesis or research questions.
17. To select appropriate research methods to carry out research.
18. To collect research data or information and carry out quantitative or qualitative analysis thereof.
19. To assess the information obtained during the research and draw conclusions.
20. To develop research description in accordance with the basic principles of scientific articles.
21. To adhere to the principles of professional ethics.
22. To use software necessary for psychological research.
23. To know the official language.
24. To know at least two languages at the communication level one of which is a European Union member state language.
25. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
1. Ability to understand, analyse and apply theoretical and empirical principles of psychology in one’s professional activities.
2. Ability to set and coordinate with the client the objectives of psychological assistance in line with the client’s needs and basic principles of the science of psychology.
3. Ability to establish and select the strategy of psychological assistance in line with the set objectives and basic principles of the science of psychology.
4. Ability to carry out psychological assessment of an individual or a group under a psychologist’s supervision using appropriate methods (interviews, tests, surveys and/or observation).
5. Ability to provide psychological counselling and apply other scientifically valid psychological assistance methods in line with the set objectives.
6. Ability to assess the efficiency of the provided psychological assistance in line with the set objectives and intervention plan.
7. Ability to write and provide opinions and professional profiles.
8. Ability to provide feedback to the client in line with the set objectives.
9. Ability to critically analyse and assess one’s professional activities.
10. Ability to conduct research of scientific value in the field of psychology.
11. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
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Social and behavioural sciences (031)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Psychology (0313)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Other information
Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2025
Last changes: 21.07.2023
Posted: 07.05.2016