1. Situation in house building sector in Latvia Ko-Transfer November 2008 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

2. Vocational education system House building sector Profession Duration of training Title of degreeType of certificate Carpenter2 - 3 years Trade Qualification sertificat BricklayerTill 2 years Qualification sertificat Technical assistant 2 till 4 years Diploma House builder 4 - 5 years after secondary school Bachelor engineer Diploma Craft Master

3. Vocational education system House building sector Profession Exhibitory authority Type of education Further education/ career opportunities Carpenter Accredited education authority DualCraft Master BricklayerDualCraft Master Technical assistant Academic Studies in university House builderAcademic Studies in university Craft Master

4. Vocational education system Energy consultant RequirementsIn which fieldDuration of education Secondary education Not deffined, technical 3 – 4 years At the moment consultants are persons who work in educational institutions or work in projects. Institution in charge of energy consultating are Ministry of Economic, Energetical departament.

5. Law about “Energy efficient buildings” Law about Energy efficient buildings was addopted already in 13 th March of 2008., but beside it, it is necessary to adopt several rules and administrative and organizatoric activities. Law must come into operation starting from 1 st January of 2009.

6. Current situation in energy efficient house building in Latvia Governmental organizations Ministry of Economics Energetical departament LPA (Latvian Local Governmental Union) – consulting in public sector Rīgas mājokļu aģentūra – impement national policy of building, energetic and habitation sector.

7. Current situation in energy efficient house building in Latvia Other organizations Ekodoma Ltd, consulting company in energy efficient improvement, related with Riga Technical university Zaļā māja, ecological buildings

8. Further requirements Educate and train citizens about advantages of energy efficient buildings Establish special educational training program for energy consultants Colaborate with other contries for improvement of energy saving skils

9. Thank you! Latvian Chamber of Craft and Trades Amatu iela 5, Riga, Latvia Kristine Kazaka Project manager Janis Krumins LCC Building association Email: kristine@lak.lvkristine@lak.lv Phone: +371 26354878