Study programme	Wood Processing
Higher Education Institution	Vocational education competence center "Riga Technical College"
Study field	Manufacture and Processing

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	41543
EQF/LQF Level	5
Study Programme Type	Īsā cikla profesionālās augstākās izglītības programma piektā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc vidējās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Short-cycle professional higher education study programme
Thematic group	Kokapstrādes tehnoloģijas un izstrādājumu izgatavošana
ISCED code	0722
ISCED	Kokapstrādes tehnoloģijas un izstrādājumu izgatavošana
Credit points	100
Degree to be acquired	-
Qualification to be obtained	Woodworking technologist
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years, 6 months
Language	latvian

Licence number	041003-15
Licence date	03.03.2011
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	01.02.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	2
Accreditation till	02.02.2025

The study program “Woodworking” envisages the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes in accordance with the state first level professional higher education standard and the professional standard in lectures, seminars, practical classes, internships outside the educational institution.
The results obtained in the study program are in accordance with the state first level professional higher education standard and professional standard and are linked to the European Qualification Framework (EQF). Graduates of the study program "Woodworking" must have appropriate knowledge, skills and competence in the professional field.

Knowledge of:

• Woodworking technologie;

• Regulated and legal requirements for the operation of woodworking in Latvia and the European Union;

• small business organization, work planning and management;

• environmental protection, occupational safety, fire safety and hygiene requirements.

Skills:

• Can read technical documentation and evaluate equipment specifications.
• Able to perform strength and safety testing of woodworking equipment.
• Able to operate woodworking equipment.
• is able to control the technical condition of woodworking equipment
• Is able to control the observance of safety equipment when using it.
• Make an assessment of the quantitative and qualitative operation of woodworking equipment.
• Is able to calculate the unit cost of a woodworking unit per energy unit.
• is able to critically evaluate risk factors and offer solutions;
• is able to evaluate the laws and regulations related to the protection of the environment in connection with the woodworking;

Competence:

• Able to control the technical condition of woodworking equipment and compliance with its operating rules.
• Ability to make the right decisions quickly in specific production situations.
• Ability to plan and organize the repair of basic woodworking equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to analyze production bottlenecks and assess the expected, ongoing or completed reconstruction of individual stages or business units.
• Ability to ensure compliance with environmental and labor protection legislation.

The study program of woodworking provides the competitiveness and professional growth opportunities of the graduates of the program in the field of woodworking operation, work in the development and improvement of new systems, products and technologies and applied research and pedagogy, as well as continuing education for a bachelor's degree.