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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Professional Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineer
Qualifications Framework level
- EQF level
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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 outcomesLearning 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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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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Civil engineer
- 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. - 300
- Duration of study
Duration of qualification in full-time studies - 5 years
Qualification acquisition requirements
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.
Go to the Glossary section 5
Qualification field, stage and type
Thematic field (ISCED 2013) Architecture and construction (073)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Building and civil engineering (0732)
Education- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
Higher education
Qualification type-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
Vocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Sector Qualifications Structure: Construction sector
Kvalifikācijas tips:
Base qualification:
Connected to: Building Engineer (LLU) , Professional Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineer (LLU)
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
Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2022
Last changes: 17.09.2021
Posted: 07.05.2016