Technology of Food Production and Processing

Information identifying the qualification:

name of qualification:	Specialist of Foodstuffs Processing Pārtikas produktu pārstrādes speciālists
main field of study for the qualification:	Processing and Production
language of instruction/examination:	Latvian

Information on the level of the qualification:

level of qualification:	The fourth level of professional qualification
official length of programme:	2 years (full time); 80 credit points (120 ECTS) 2,5 years (part time); 80 credit points (120 ECTS)
access requirements:	secondary education

Information on the contents and results gained:

programme requirements:

general compulsory courses - 19 credit points courses of specialization – 37 credit points; practice – 16 credit points, the program is accomplished by elaboration and defence of a qualification paper - 8 credit points