Energy department

Programs

Electrician

Renewable Energy Technician

Electrician

QUALIFICATION Electrician
EDUCATION TO BE ACQUIRED Secondary Professional Education (Level 4 of the Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)
PREVIOUS EDUCATION Basic Education (after 9th grade)
DURATION OF STUDIES 4 years

AFTER OBTAINING THE QUALIFICATION
An Electrician can work in companies involved in the production, supply, and distribution of electricity, manufacturing and servicing of electrical equipment, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, electrical installations, lighting and signaling systems, street lighting installations, use of alternative energy resources, as well as work as an individual merchant or self-employed person.

PROGRAM CONTENT
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY MODULES /COURSE SUBJECTS (in the basic part)

Basic processes of electric power and types of electrotechnical works
Electrical equipment assembly locksmith works
Electrical equipment assembly auxiliary works
Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electrical measurements
Electrical safety in the technical operation and electrical assembly works of electrical equipment
Connection of electrical machines and equipment
Installation of power and lighting electrical networks
Construction of electricity transmission lines
Construction of switchgear
Organization of electrical installation works
Electrical technical documentation
Selection of goods and services for electrical installation works
Technical operations of external electrical networks
Technical operation of internal electrical networks of buildings
Setting up and operating electrical machinery and equipment

GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION SUBJECTS (basic course)
Mathematics I
Latvian Language I and Literature I
Foreign Language I (B2)
Sports

ADVANCED (optional) SUBJECTS / COURSES
Mathematics II
Physics II
Foreign Language II (C1)

OTHER SUBJECTS
National Defense Studies

OPPORTUNITIES
Practical Training / Internship / Work-based Learning / Work

Renewable Energy Technician

QUALIFICATION Renewable Energy Technician
EDUCATION TO BE ACQUIRED Secondary Professional Education (Level 4 of the Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)
PREVIOUS EDUCATION Basic Education (after 9th grade)
DURATION OF STUDIES 4 years

AFTER OBTAINING THE QUALIFICATION
A renewable energy technician plans and performs the supply, installation, service, repair, and maintenance of renewable energy equipment that utilizes renewable energy resources for the production of electricity and thermal energy, as well as the use of alternative energy resources, plans and organizes the supply of materials, resources, and equipment necessary for production, placement, storage, and disposal of production waste. Renewable energy technicians can work in companies engaged in the production of renewable electricity, can work as an individual merchant or self-employed person.

PROGRAM CONTENT
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY MODULES/COURSE SUBJECTS (in the basic part)

Basic processes of electric power and types of electrotechnical works
Electrical equipment assembly locksmith works
Electrical equipment assembly auxiliary works
Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electrical measurements
Electrical safety in the technical operation and electrical assembly works of electrical equipment
Construction of switchgear
Connection of electrical machines and equipment
Setting up and operating electrical machinery and equipment
Completing the electrotechnical documentation
Selection of goods and services for electrical installation works
Use of renewable resources in electricity production
Use of renewable resources in heat energy production
Assembly and installation of renewable energy equipment
Operation of renewable energy equipment
Dismantling of renewable energy equipment and disposal of materials