Diploma in Logistics (Logistics Worker)

Logistics (Logistics Worker) is a secondary vocational education programme at Riga Technical College (Rīgas Tehniskā koledža). It is taught in Latvian at Braslas iela 16 in Riga, lasts four years in the day department on campus, and leads to the qualification of logistics worker. Logistics workers can work in transport, logistics, production or trading companies. Their duties centre on the physical movement of cargo and goods, including planning, organising and monitoring timely and efficient delivery. They assess transport data, choose the best mode and timing, prepare transport plans and schedules, measure cargo, and complete shipping documents using office equipment and logistics software. Graduates are expected to communicate in Latvian and two foreign languages, English and Russian. The programme admits students who have completed basic education (nine grades). The page lists a special requirement for the specialty: communication skills. Graduates can continue their studies at Riga Technical College (RTK) or Riga Technical University (RTU).