LEARNING AT VENTSPILS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Director of Ventspils Vocational Technical school Kristīne Vāgnere-Davidova Benefits of vocational education Ventspils Vocational Technical school offers a wide range of vocational education opportunities, including in the competitive and highly demanded STEM fields of study, such as natural science and technology. During the learning process, the learners acquire practical skills and specialized knowledge corresponding to modern business environment. Vocational education has been a great alternative to secondary education for a while now. Furthermore, it allows to pursuit the profession immediately after acquiring the qualification or to continue education at a university. I encourage all young people to embrace their interests to be able to pursue a captivating and rewarding career they are good at! Our teaching staff – the gold foundation of Ventspils Vocational Technical School Every teacher who seeks to help young people develop their personalities through acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities, deserve recognition and appreciation. I am truly proud of the teaching staff of Ventspils Vocational Technical school which is appreciated not only in our school, but also in our city and the entire country. We have been blessed with knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals who are capable of encouraging both young people and colleagues to take up new challenges. Our teaching staff is the gold foundation of Ventspils Vocational Technical school, that does not cease to develop and grows with each new teacher. Competitive education For a long time, Ventspils Vocational Technical school has been preparing the workforce in several sectors and at different levels of qualification, based on the demands of the economy sectors of Kurzeme Region, Latvia in general, and the EU single market. Join us and acquire competitive education!
Your choice – Ventspils Vocational Technical school Here, at Ventspils Vocational Technical school, we all have a common goal – to be one step ahead of others. Therefore, the school ensures a dynamic and modern learning environment with the best equipment, as well as accommodation facilities fully suitable for learning and leisure, and we work closely with the best collaboration partners – entrepreneurs and the municipality of the city. This is the reason why our school brings together the most gifted young people! Ventspils Vocational Technical school is the right choice for making your dreams of career development come true. This is the right place to be if you want to study in a creative environment together with smart young people always willing to learn new things and benefit from the experience of professional and knowledgeable teachers who encourage active engagement and participation. We know how to combine work and leisure, so if you are driven by positive ambitions and willing to demonstrate your knowledge and professional skills, you are one of us!
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
CAR MECHANIC
MECHATRONICS SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
6-5
8-9
10-11
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
HOSPITALITY AND GUEST SERVICE SPECIALIST
TOURISM SERVICES CONSULTANT
18-19
20-21
22-23
MMA AND MAG WELDER VIRTUAL REALITY CLASSROOM
30-31 32-33 PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS
ADULT EDUCATION
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
40-41
42-43
44-45
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
PROGRAMMING TECHNICIAN
12-13
14-15
16-17
RESTAURANT CHEF
WAITER
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
24-25
26-27
28-29
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES
ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME
34-35
36-37
38-39
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT US?
HISTORY OF VENTSPILS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü
Basic metalworking processes
ü
Metal surface treatment
ü
Technical documentation for the manufacturing of metal parts
ü
Assembly and disassembly of simple units
ü
Bending and cutting of sheets
ü
Finishing of metal parts
ü
Soldering and tinning of metal surfaces and parts
ü
Assembly and disassembly of mechanical units
ü
Training as a fitter
ü
Analysis of mechanical engineering work
ü
Electrotechnical documentation
ü
Organization of the technological process of mechanical engineering
ü
Management of the technological process of mechanical engineering
ü
Repair work in mechanical engineering
ü
Basics of welding
ü
Milling with a numerical control machine-tool
ü
Mechanical engineering materials
ü
Sheet metal processing with laser cutting equipment
ü
Thermal processing of metals
ü
Traineeship as a mechanical engineering technician
Training providers: SIA “Bucher Municipal”, SIA “Malmar Sheet Metal”, SIA “Ventspils steel construction”, Pašvaldības SIA “Ventspils labiekārtošanas kombināts”, SIA “Bāka”, SIA “Grifs”, SIA “Ostas celtnieks”, SIA “Metserviss”, SIA “Metāls”, AS “BMGS”, AS “Ventspils nafta”, SIA “TC steel”,
SIA “Ventamonjaks serviss”, SIA “Ventspils metināšanas rūpnīca”, . The trainee may choose to complete the training in other companies of a suitable profile, located in other cities or regions.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü
Work in mechanical engineering and metalworking companies in collaboration with metalworking specialists at various levels.
ü
Participation in the preparation and implementation of the technological metalworking process.
ü
Admission to higher education programmes, as well as the improvement of own knowledge and skills through industry-oriented courses.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1300.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
CAR MECHANIC
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü
Assembly and disassembly
ü
Repair of engines
ü
Basic repair work
ü
ü
Basic repair of body parts
Repair of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of cars
Maintenance and repair of cars
ü
Basic repair of electronic systems
ü
Replacement and repair of tyres
ü
Technical service organization
ü
Training as a car fitter
ü
Customer management
ü
Technical drawing
ü
Basic welding
ü
Repair of car chassis
ü
Body glazing repair
ü
Basic body repair
ü
Driver training programme
ü
Repair of the electrical equipment of cars
ü
Training as a car mechanic
ü
Training providers: Different companies in Latvia, the scope of which includes car repair work, e.g., SIA “Venta
Motori”, SIA “Adam auto” and AS “Latvijas autoceļu uzturētājs”.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü
Work in car maintenance and repair companies, car diagnostic centres and technical inspection points.
ü
Admission to studies at higher education institutions.
ü
Increasing professional qualification in different companies and through courses and seminars.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1200.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
MECHATRONICS SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional subjects: ü Basics of metalworking technologies
ü Electrical measurements and sensors
ü Basics of technical graphics
ü Electrical machinery and electric drive
ü Automated design
ü Basic quality assurance
ü Technical measurements, tolerances and
ü First vocationally oriented foreign
ü Pneumatics and hydraulics
ü Second professionally oriented language
ü Business communication
ü Mechatronic systems
ü Technical mechanics
ü Techniques of programming and adjusting
sits
ü Basic programming ü Materials science
language
of programmable logic controllers
ü Computer numerical control machine-tools ü Qualification practice
ü Basic electrical engineering and electronics
Main tasks within the professional activity: ü A mechatronic system technician works in
manufacturing and service organizations, performs individual work related to the technical service in automated and computer-aided technological processes, assembly and adjustment of devices, as well as detection and repair of defects.
ü A mechatronic system technician organizes the work independently, works with technical documentation and construction m a t e r i a l s , a s we l l a s c a r r y i n g o u t technological work for the processing and manufacturing of the necessary parts and the assembly of units.
ü A mechatronic system technician assem-
bles and adjusts the electrical circuits of electric drives and devices, is well-versed in computer numerical control technologies with regard to devices and machinery, enters programs into the programmable logic controllers (PLC), computer numerical control (CNC) devices and machine-tools, as well as services the control devices of machinetools.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü To work in manufacturing and service
organizations, to perform individual work related to the technical service in automated and computer-aided technological processes, the assembly and adjustment of different devices, as well as detection and repair of defects.
ü To continue education in higher education programmes and to develop the knowledge and skills in field-specific courses.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1400.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Construction processes and ways of
ü Service and maintenance of heating
ü Assembly of provisional constructions
ü Management and control of the
installing pipes
ü Creating of trenches for the installation of engineering communications
ü Assembly of pipes ü Assembly of internal water supply and sewerage systems
ü Assembly of external water supply and sewerage systems
ü Installation and connection of sanitary fixtures
systems
assembly and maintenance of engineering communications
ü Flow of engineering communications materials and their costs
ü Manual metal arc (MMA) welding ü Installation and maintenance of refrigerating appliances
ü Installation of heliothermic appliances ü Installation of heat pump systems
ü Training in performing assembly of
ü Training as an engineering
ü Assembly of heating systems
ü Introductory training as an engineering
engineering communications
ü Connection of a heating system to the heat source
communications technician communications technician
ü Planning and organization of the installation and maintenance of engineering communications
Further career and educational opportunities: ü An engineering communications techni-
cian may manage the organization and performance of the works for the installation, operation and repair of internal and external engineering communications systems, including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, water supply and sewerage systems, as well as refrigerating appliances.
ü Admission to studies at higher education institutions.
ü Increasing professional qualification in
different companies and through courses and seminars.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1400.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic processes and types of works in the field of EICT
ü Basic skills in performing technical work in the field of EICT
ü Creation of simple algorithms ü Selection of goods and services for the development of the EICT infrastructure
ü Completion and assembly of hardware ü Installation and maintenance of local networks
ü Service and repair of office equipment
ü Selection and installation of servers ü Development of EICT security policy ü Installation of security systems ü Service and repair of peripheral equipment
ü Development of EICT products ü Maintenance of the operation of hardware components
ü Training as a computer systems technician
*EICT – electronic and optical equipment manufacturing, information, and communication technology.
Training providers: Different companies requiring a computer systems technician to ensure successful operation, such as various trading companies, state authorities, SIA “FIX”, SIA “Elektriķis”,
Ventspils Digital Centre, AS “Latvenergo”, SIA “Volts”, SIA “Noord Natie Ventspils Terminals”, AS “Ventamonjaks” and many other companies.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Wo r k i n d i ff e r e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n s o r employment by individual computer users, advising them on hardware, software and office equipment.
ü Installation, configuration, diagnostics and
updating of hardware, simple computer n et wo r k s a n d s of t wa re , a s we l l a s rectification of errors in their operation.
ü Increasing professional qualification in
different companies and through courses and seminars.
ü Free management of office software
documents and calculation tables, preparation of presentations, automation of computer work processes of users, as well as the creation and maintenance of simple databases and websites.
ü Admission to studies at higher education institutions.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1900.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
PROGRAMMING TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic processes and types of works in the field of EICT
ü Basic skills in performing technical work in the field of EICT
ü Programming of websites (WEB) ü Programming technologies ü Special departments of mathematics
ü Basics of algorithms and programming
ü EICT security policy
ü Selection of goods and services for the
ü Programming of industrial plants
development of the EICT infrastructure
ü Computer systems and computer networks
ü Programming of applications ü Development of EICT products
ü Programming of systems
ü Specific programming environments
ü Programming of databases
ü Training as a programming technician
*EICT – electronic and optical equipment manufacturing, information, and communication technology.
Main tasks within the professional activity: A programming technician develops software, checks its operation and makes changes to the operation to develop a simple and functional software solution or its components in line with
the established requirements. A programming technician works in a company operating in the field of programming, or as a self-employed person, or as an individual operator.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü To work in companies offering programming and other IT services or to perform individual work related to software development, checking its operation, as well as detection and repair of defects.
ü To continue education in higher education programmes and to develop the knowledge and skills in field-specific courses.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1900.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic processes of electric power and types of electrical engineering works
ü Work to be performed by a fitter
assembling electrical installations
ü Work complementary to the assembling of electrical installations
ü Basics of electrical engineering and electrical measurements
ü Electrical safety while operating and assembling electrical installations
ü Connection of electrical machinery and devices
ü Installation of power and lighting electrical networks
ü Electrical engineering documentation ü Selection of goods and services for the performance of electrical installation
ü Technical operation of external electrical networks
ü Technical operation of internal
electrical networks of buildings
ü Setting and operation of electric equipment and devices
ü Work in a live-line working environment ü Operation of machinery for the
installation of electrical networks
ü Operation of tractor machinery
ü Installation of electrical power lines
ü Computer-aided design
ü Installation of switchgears
ü Basic welding
ü Organisation of electrical installation work
ü Training as an electrical technician
Training providers: Work in different companies performing e l e c t r i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g wo r k s , s u c h a s S I A “ No o rd Nat i e Ve nt s p i l s Te r m i n a l s ”,
AS “Latvenergo”, SIA “Elektriķis”, SIA “Volts”, A S “ Ve n t a m o n j a k s ” a n d m a n y o t h e r companies.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Planning, organization and performance of work for the design, installation and operation of electrical installations (maintenance and extension of the service life of electrical installations) in collaboration with the direct supervisor.
ü Admission to studies at higher education institutions.
ü Increasing professional qualification in
different companies and through courses and seminars.
ü Provision of individual services. Average industrial wage: EUR 1400.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
HOSPITALITY AND GUEST SERVICE SPECIALIST
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic processes of a tourism and hospitality company
ü Basic processes of hospitality in a tourism and hospitality company
ü Drawing up of accounting and
reporting documentation in a tourism and hospitality company
ü Provision of guest reception services
ü Training in a tourism and hospitality
ü Services to be provided during the
ü Preparation of premises and the
ü Active tourism services
company
environment for the reception of guests
ü Service of guests in guest
accommodation and service facilities
ü Sales of tourism and hospitality services and additional services
ü Business correspondence and circulation of information
conferences and seminars
ü Intercultural services ü Services to be provided to guest target groups
ü Design of premises and floristics ü Training as a receptionist
Training providers: Various hotels, recreation centres and campsites across Latvia, as well as the opportunity to work in different hostels, hotels and guest houses in Germany.
During the studies, the learners are offered training in various hospitality companies in Latvia and abroad. Moreover, they are given the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ international exchange programmes.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Work in hospitality companies – hotels, guest houses and motels in Latvia and abroad.
ü Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills through admission to higher education institutions in Latvia and abroad.
Average industrial wage: EUR 800.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
TOURISM SERVICES CONSULTANT
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic principles of operating a tourism
ü Use of professional data processing and
ü Analysis of a specific range of regional
ü Foreign languages for business
company
tourism services
ü Processing of tourism information ü Analysis of customer target groups ü Business correspondence and communication
reservation systems
ü Process of selling tourism services ü Training as a tourism services consultant ü Cartographic image in tourism ü Development of a tourism route
ü Completion of tourism services and pricing
Training providers: Tourism agencies, tourism information centres, hospitality companies, libraries, museums, nature paths and tourism leisure parks.
During the studies, the learners are offered training in the leading tourism companies in Latvia and abroad. Moreover, they are given the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ international exchange programmes.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Work in companies providing services related to the organisation of tourism, trips and field trips, as well as state and municipal tourism information centres, libraries, museums and active leisure sites in Latvia and abroad.
ü Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills through admission to higher education institutions in Latvia and abroad.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1000.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
CHEF WITH A SPECIALIZATION (IN A RESTAURANT)
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic principles of operating a catering company
ü Self-control system in a catering company
ü Basic principles of business communication
ü Production work organisation
ü Food preparation technology ü Creation of a menu ü National Latvian and modern cuisine ü Training as a chef ü Preparation of bar snacks and finished products
semi-
ü Storing of products and articles
ü Basics of producing meat products
ü Pre-treatment of food products and raw
ü Basics of preparing and baking bread
materials
ü Drawing up of technological and accounting documentation
ü Professional communication in foreign languages
ü Manufacture of bakery and farinaceous products
ü Serving guests ü Chef's assistant practice
Specialization-oriented courses: ü Planning of a banquet
ü Basics of food preserving
ü Preparation and decoration of ordered
ü Table manners and etiquette
dishes in a restaurant
ü Supervision of a banquet
ü Training as a restaurant chef
Training providers: SIA "Kuršu krogs", SIA "Miels", SIA "Kusman 14", SIA "GJ Ozolzeme", SIA "Cits bārs", SIA "MK food",
SIA "Olimpiskais centrs "Ventspils"".
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Work in hospitality companies providing
ü Admission to studies at higher education
ü Management of production and service
ü Increasing the professional qualification in
catering services.
processes in a catering company.
institutions.
different companies and through courses and seminars.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1000.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
WAITER
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic principles of catering business
ü Settlements with guests
ü Self-control system in catering business
ü Preparation of accounting and reporting
ü Basic principles of business communication
ü Preparation of premises and workspace ü Preparation for the reception of guests ü Professional communication in foreign languages
documentation in catering business
ü Development of technological documentation
ü Preparation of drinks and cocktails ü Basic cooking skills ü Serving the target groups of guests
ü Taking guest orders
ü Serving at events
ü Completing guest orders
ü Interior design and floristics
Training providers: Various hotels, recreation centres and campsites across Latvia, as well as the opportunity to work in different hostels, hotels and guest houses in Germany.
During the studies, the learners are offered training in various hospitality companies in Latvia and abroad. Moreover, they are given the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ international exchange programmes.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü Work in hospitality companies – hotels, guest houses and motels in Latvia and abroad.
ü Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills through admission to higher education institutions in Latvia and abroad.
Average industrial wage: EUR 800.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 4
Duration of studies 4 years
Diploma on upper secondary vocational education
Professional competence modules: ü Basic processes of the construction of engineering systems
ü Fitting work ü Material surface treatment ü Creation of pipeline connections ü Installation of pipelines in engineering systems
ü Preparations for the installation of refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning (RVAC) appliances
ü Use of working fluids of RVAC
(refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning) appliances
ü Operation of ventilation and air
conditioning (VAC) appliances and systems
ü Repair of ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) appliances and systems
ü Planning and documentation of the installation and operation of refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning (RVAC) systems and appliances
ü Basics of pipe welding ü Slinging of pipes and appliances ü Installation of internal heating systems in buildings
ü Soldering
ü Operation of refrigeration appliances
ü Installation of RVAC auxiliary appliances
ü Development of heat pump systems
(compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers)
ü Use of renewable energy (RE) in
refrigeration and ventilation systems
ü Installation of ventilation and air
conditioning (VAC) appliances and systems
Further career and educational opportunities: ü An engineering communications techni-
cian may manage the organization and performance of the works for the installation, operation and repair of internal and external engineering communications systems, including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, water supply and sewerage systems, as well as refrigerating appliances.
ü Admission to studies at higher education institutions.
ü Increasing professional qualification in
different companies and through courses and seminars.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1400.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
SPECIALIST IN MANUAL METAL ARC (MMA) WELDING AND METAL ACTIVE GAS (MAG) WELDING WITH MECHANISED EQUIPMENT
Accredited study programme
Upper secondary education and LQF level 3
Duration of studies 1 years
Vocational training qualification certificate
Professional subjects: ü Welding technology for MAG welding equipment
ü Welding equipment ü Materials science ü Reading of technical drawings ü Electrical engineering and electrical
ü Community safety and human security ü Basics of entrepreneurship ü Professional communication ü Professional foreign language ü Practical training in welding
safety
Training providers: SIA “Bucher Municipal”, SIA “Malmar Sheet Metal”, SIA “Ventspils steel construction”, Pašvaldības SIA “Ventspils labiekārtošanas kombināts”, SIA “Bāka”, SIA “Grifs”, SIA “Ostas celtnieks”, SIA “Metserviss”, SIA “Metāls”, AS “BMGS”, AS “Ventspils nafta”, SIA “TC steel”,
SIA “Ventamonjaks serviss”, SIA “Ventspils metināšanas rūpnīca”. The trainee may choose to complete the training in other companies of a suitable profile, located in other cities or regions.
Further career and educational opportunities: ü
Work in mechanical engineering and metalworking companies in collaboration with metalworking specialists at various levels.
ü
Participation in the preparation and implementation of the technological metalworking process.
ü
Admission to higher education programmes, as well as the improvement of own knowledge and skills through industry-oriented courses.
Average industrial wage: EUR 1300.00 (gross)
Data for 2021 provided by the Ministry of Economics
VIRTUAL REALITY CLASSROOM
The virtual reality auditorium, also called the auditorium of modern and innovative technology, allows the teaching staff and learners to use unprecedented teaching methods and gain new experiences. Inaugurated in October 2020, the VR auditorium at Ventspils Vocational Technical school is equipped with both virtual reality and 360-degree technology and digital technology. The auditorium is equipped with ClassVR and HTC Vive headsets, Zspace – the first device of its kind used by an educational institution in the Baltic States so far, as well as iMac desktop computers, Smart TV screens, and an interactive whiteboard. The virtual reality and digital education technologies have been integrated in 5 courses on an experimental basis: analysis of regionspecific tourism offers; basic principles of tourism companies; public and human security; mathematics; natural science.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
Accommodation facilities are provided for all students (in study programmes implemented after the acquisition of lower secondary education or upper secondary education). Standard rooms – a room with a total area of 18 m2, equipped with two single beds, a table, wardrobe, night stands and two chairs. A bathroom with a walk-in shower or a bathtub. The rooms are equipped with a fridge, internet, cable TV, telephone, air conditioner and adjustable heating system.
Accommodation fee: EUR 30.00 per month
Spacious parking lot
Video surveillance
LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENTS’ SELFGOVERNANCE
MEDIA STUDIO THEATRE CHOIR
FRISBEE
BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL FLOORBALL FOOTBALL
*Educational interest groups are organized based on the demand
KARTING
ERASMUS PROGRAMME
ICELAND
FINLAND NORWAY SWEDEN
ESTONIA RUSSIA LATVIA
LITHUANIA
DENMARK
BELARUS IRELAND
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN
POLAND
NETHERLANDS
UKRAINE
GERMANY BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA
MOLDOVA
HUNGARY
AUSTRIA FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
ROMANIA SLOVENIA CROATIA
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
SERBIA BULGARIA
ITALY
MONTENEGRO KOSOVA NORTHMACEDONIA ALBANIA
PORTUGAL
SPAIN GREECE
MAROCCO
ALGERIA
TUNISIA
Erasmus+ is a EU's programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. It provides opportunities for over 4 million participants to study, train, gain experience, and volunteer abroad. Erasmus+ facilitates the implementation of the strategy Europe 2020 for development, employment, social equity, and inclusion, as well as the achievement of the aims set out in the Strategic Framework – Education and Training 2020.
Withing Erasmus+ programme learners of Ventspils Vocational Technical school have visited:
I practiced at a training school and in a company, where I learned many new things. The most important experiences were gained at the training school.
Māris Jēka
Participant of Erasmus+ mobility programme
During the mobility period, we worked in a company where we built an iron money box. The following week, however, we worked in an airplane factory, where we built airplane seats. The most important experience was gained in the airplane factory, as I had to work with people speaking German. Unfortunately, I didn’t speak the language.
Kārlis Gogols
Participant of Erasmus+ mobility programme We built a mechanic piggy box. I learned how to process steel properly. On the positive side, we made new friends. On the negative side, it was difficult to understand German.
Mariuss Milts
Participant of Erasmus+ mobility programme I improved my technical skills and learned how to work with the lathe.
Kristaps Briedis
Participant of Erasmus+ mobility programme TURKEY
PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS
The European Regional Development Fund aims at supporting less developed regions, focusing mainly on the improvement of public infrastructure and promotion of entrepreneurship.
ü Modernisation of Ventspils Vocational Technical school within the framework of the specific objective 8.1.3. “To increase the number of modernised vocational education institutions”.
ü Modernisation of Ventspils Vocational Technical school within the framework of the specific objective 3.1.1. “To develop the infrastructure of the Northern Kurzeme Competence Centre”.
The European Social Fund is committed to create more and better jobs in the EU.
ü Support to reduce early school leaving - "Pumpurs". ü Development of professional competence of the employed persons. ü Participation by the learners of vocational education institutions in work-based learning and traineeship provided by companies.
ü Efficient management of vocational education institutions and improvement of personnel competence.
ü Improvement of the sectoral qualifications system to ensure development of education and quality assurance.
ü Career guidance at general and vocational education institutions.
Erasmus+ is an EU programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe.
ü GLO-VET – Making vocational education
ü PORT VET HUB
promote global responsibility and sustainable actions.
ü Experience and training in Europe.
ü International experience in improving
ü Training and traineeship in Europe.
lifelong learning goals for the adult education staff.
ü Improving the competences and work
ü Erasmus+ accreditation project “Mobilities and traineeships” in vocational education.
quality of the teaching staff.
The innovative solutions introduced in the project will allow to develop the skills and capacity of the workforce, as well as to provide favourable preconditions for business development and creation of new jobs.
ü Next generation micro cities of Europe.
The Nordplus programme offers financial support to projects that promote the acquisition and exchange of knowledge and networking in the education systems of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. ü Exchange and development of experience in competence-based education.
ADULT EDUCATION
Ventspils Vocational Technical school offers:
Development of competences for employed persons. Ventspils Vocational Technical school provides not only vocational education for young people, but also different types of training for adults.
Recognition of skills acquired outside formal education After passing an examination, the learners can have their professional competence acquired outside formal education validated and receive a certificate of qualification certifying the acquisition of skills gained in a work environment or elsewhere outside formal education.
Fee-based courses We offer master classes, non-formal education programmes, and creative workshops for both children and adults individually or collectively.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Olympiads in general courses
Ventspils Regional Olympiads in German and English in 2020
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Competitions in profession-oriented courses
Competition in profession-oriented courses “Skills Latvia 2021”
Competition in profession-oriented courses “Skills Latvia 2019”
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Sports
Two-time champions in basketball in the city of Ventspils
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT US?
The quality of education-related services offered by Ventspils Vocational Technical school and the work of its educational and managerial staff is clearly evidenced by the places achieved by the learners in skills competitions, high level of preparedness of the learners to enter the labour market, and their effort, in order for the Technical School to become the methodological centre for hospitality. Keep up the good work!
Santa Graikste
Member of Ventspils Vocational Technical school’s Convention, Managing Director of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Latvia Chairperson SEC in the Field of Tourism and Beauty Care
Ventspils Vocational Technical school provides a 21st century learning environment with great equipment, especially in the IT area. The managerial staff has managed to ensure a stable and optimum number of learners, to establish great cooperation with entrepreneurs, and to implement work-based education successfully. In terms of development, there is a good potential for both training of young people and retraining of adults
Jānis Vītoliņš
Chairman of the Council of the Municipality of Ventspils State City and Ventspils Vocational Technical school’s Convention .
We appreciate the opportunity to jointly provide learning opportunities for learners consisting of a good theoretical basis acquired at school and practical basis acquired in a company. After finishing the school, the learners are able to integrate into the labour market in our or other companies. Ventspils Vocational Technical school is able to provide very good premises, equipment, and programmes, which serve as a basis for great potential to ensure high-level education also in the future.
Mikus Brakanskis
Collaboration partner, plant manager of SIA “Bucher Municipal”
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT US?
My most striking impressions are related to meeting new people. I had the opportunity to play in the basketball team of the Technical School and help our team become the two-time champion in basketball in the city of Ventspils. The moment I won the 3rd place in the competition for young specialists “Skills Latvia” is still very vivid in my memory. In my opinion, the school provides high-quality education. I would like to particularly highlight the commitment of Inga Roga, who was my vocational education teacher and later also my colleague. Her dedication and willingness to pass on her knowledge to the learners is simply remarkable! I believe that Ventspils has a great potential for providing highquality education, given the fact that there are many new technologies encouraging young people to learn and acquire new skills, not to mention the modern and appealing infrastructure in general.
Kārlis Edvards Ozoliņš
Currently employed by SIA “Dzīvokļu komunālā saimniecība” as the Executive Director of Water Management Department
I don’t regret it for a single second that I chose Ventspils Vocational Technical school. If I had the chance to return to this school, I would not hesitate to do it again. I sincerely recommend this educational establishment to everyone who has set the mind on choosing one of the professions offered by this school.
Endija Jūlija Vārpiņa
Graduate
My most striking impressions are related to our successful participation in a pilot project on work-based learning. Modern learning environment and accommodation facilities in line with the current standards. The teaching staff is welcoming and understanding, whereas the managerial staff is strong and organized in solving different issues. In my opinion, Ventspils Vocational Technical school has a great potential for growth. Teamwork is the key to success!
Sandris Jankevičus
Graduate
HISTORY OF VENTSPILS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Established in 1906, it was a private educational institution – a trade school with the right of a crown school. A total of 66 children – 49 boys and 17 girls – were admitted to the school in the first school year. The fact that both boys and girls attended the same school was something new in the city. In the following years, it became a Stateowned school and changed its name several times. The school continues to operate up to this day, with exception of shorter breaks during the war and post-war period. “Steady work overcomes all!” – this quote of the Roman writer Vergil is the slogan of Ventspils Vocational Technical school, and this message is also built into the wall of the school, built in 1912. It not only stands for prosperous career opportunities, but also means that all efforts and dedication bring achievements and recognition.
On 20 August 2015, the new complex of Ventspils Vocational Technical school, namely, a fully reconstructed historic building of the Technical School, was inaugurated. In addition, several new premises for practical training and modern accommodation facilities were constructed. All the merit goes to the company AS “UPB”, which is the author of the technical design of the buildings, and especially Uldis Pīlēns, an architect with international experience in developing projects.
Information updated in May 2022
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