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General education subjects: Latvian Language I; Foreign Language I (B2); Foreign Language (B1); Mathematics I; Natural Sciences; Physics I; Literature I; Social Studies and History; Physical Education.

Lifelong learning competency modules: Public and Personal Safety; Language, Cultural Awareness, and Expression; Initiative and Entrepreneurship; Information and Communication Technologies.

Professional Competency Modules: 

Basics of Automotive Construction; Basics of Drafting; Disassembly and Assembly; Repair Work; Repair of Body Parts; Automotive Maintenance and Repair; Tire Replacement and Repair; Driver Training; Basics of Welding; Automotive chassis repair; Automotive Electrical System Repair; Basics of Body Repair; Engine Repair; Basics of Electrical System Repair.

Automotive Mechanic Internship

During the study period, students must pass centralized exams in general education subjects, exams in vocational training courses, and, at the end of the study period, centralized vocational qualification exams: LKI 3 - Automotive Locksmith and LKI 4 - Automotive Mechanic. 

During the programme, students are prepared to obtain a category B driver’s license.

• application;

• a copy of a document certifying prior education or a copy of a document certifying professional qualifications, with the original presented to the head of the educational institution, if prior education is required to enrol in the vocational education programme/ or a copy of the certificate of recognition of the educational document, presenting the original to the head of the educational institution if the document certifying education was issued abroad;

• 3 passport-size photos (3x4 cm);

• an extract from the inpatient/outpatient medical record (Form No. 027/u) containing information about the person’s chronic conditions, including vision, hearing, functional, or mental impairments, allergies, and limitations on physical activity;

• a valid identification document (passport or ID card) must be presented.

A highly sought-after qualification in companies within the industry. 

You can work at automotive maintenance and repair shops, vehicle diagnostic centres, and vehicle inspection stations. You can also work as a self-employed person or sole proprietor. 

Upon completing the programme, you will be able to perform vehicle maintenance, technical diagnostics, and repairs. You will be able to repair damage to vehicles and their components by replacing assemblies, units, and parts, performing disassembly and assembly work, and restoring parts or their alignments through machining work. You will learn to communicate with customers and supervise lower-level employees.

After completing the programme, students may continue their studies at LBTU Malnava College in the short-cycle professional higher education programme Automotive Technology and Service Management and earn the fifth level of professional qualification (LKI 5) as a Car Service Specialist or pursue a degree at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Budget places available. 

• Good living conditions in a recently renovated dormitory with a modern gym, a lounge, and a study room.

• Sports facilities are available.

• During extracurricular hours, students are offered opportunities to participate in interest-based education according to their preferences (at the start of the academic year, a survey is conducted to identify students’ interests, and the range of interest-based education (clubs) is tailored to their preferences). Traditionally, the college offers various sports clubs, a welding club, a karting club, and others.

• Opportunity to participate in the college’s student government.

Students can participate in ERASMUS+ mobility programmes in various European countries.