EUROPASS CERTIFICATE SUPPLEMENT (*)

Czech Republic
 
1. TITLE OF THE CERTIFICATE (CZ)(1)
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce z oboru vzdělání:
82-51-L/06 Uměleckořemeslná stavba hudebních nástrojů zaměření: klávesové nástroje (denní studium)
(1) In the original language
 
2. TRANSLATED TITLE OF THE CERTIFICATE(2)
Maturita Certificate in:
82-51-L/06 Art Craft Construction of Musical Instruments specialization: keyboard instruments  (full-time study)
(2) This translation has no legal status.
 
3. PROFILE OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
General competences:
 
  • be familiar with various methods of learning, use sources of information well, show functional literacy;
  • understand assignments or identify the cores of problems, exert variable solutions, work both independently and within a team;
  • communicate in one foreign language at the level of at least B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; 
  • cope with changing socio-economic conditions, be financially literate;
  • be aware of the labour market mechanisms, and of the employee-employer relationships, act on career decisions responsibly, understand the significance of lifelong learning;
  • use basic mathematics and the basic principles of physics and chemistry when needed in daily situations;
  • work with the means of information and communication technologies, exploit adequate sources of information, handle information effectively;
  • act in an environmentally-conscious manner and in compliance with strategies for sustainability;
  • support values of local, national, European and world cultures, recognize the value of life;
  • exert fundamentals of health protection, occupational safety, and fire prevention and safety;
  • exert norms and prescriptions in the field.

Vocational competences:

  • possess comprehensive knowledge of the historical development of culture and artistic craftsmanship, and apply it effectively in their work; 
  • demonstrate proficiency in fundamental artistic expression techniques; 
  • apply acoustic principles and ensure optimal sound quality of musical instruments; 
  • actively research and utilise available sources of information regarding current developmental trends in artistic craftsmanship within the field; 
  • create technical drawings and comprehensive technical documentation for the construction of specific musical instruments in accordance with applicable standards and principles of technical aesthetics; 
  • utilise specialised application software for graphic representation and visualisation of three-dimensional objects; 
  • create schedules for individual work operations and demonstrate mastery of traditional technological procedures and techniques, understand the principles of musical instrument construction, and be able to prepare their manufacture; 
  • select appropriate types of basic and auxiliary materials for the manufacture of specific musical instruments with corresponding functional and aesthetic parameters, whilst considering the health safety of the product; 
  • construct musical instruments according to technical drawings or artistic designs, including their surface finishing; 
  • apply relevant standards and regulations in the field of heritage preservation; 
  • repair and restore original musical instruments; 
  • adhere to professional standards and practices;
  • manufacture components of keyboard instruments and perform their surface finishing according to established technological procedures; 
  • construct pianos and upright pianos; 
  • restore and repair keyboard instruments; 
  • create primary and subsequent documentation for specific projects. 
 
4. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOLDER OF THE CERTIFICATE 
Graduates will find employment in the field of artisanal manufacture of musical instruments, which corresponds to the focus of their completed vocational training according to the school educational programme. They will find employment in the construction of keyboard instruments. Graduates are prepared to manufacture instrument components and parts, carry out complete assembly, adjust mechanisms, apply surface finishes, perform artistic craftsmanship during instrument construction, tune instruments, and undertake repairs and restoration. Examples of possible job positions: musical instrument designer and production specialist according to school specialisation, workshop or production department manager for musical instruments.  
5. OFFICIAL BASIS OF THE CERTIFICATE
Name and status of the body awarding the certificate

Name and status of the national/regional authority providing accreditation/recognition of the certificate
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Karmelitská 7
118 12 Praha 1
Czech Republic
Level of the certificate (national or international)

Upper secondary education completed by the Maturita examination
ISCED 354, EQF 4
Grading scale
Result in the general section – success rate in % Czech language and literature, foreign language: more than 87 % to 100 % excellent - 1
more than 73 % to 87 % commendable - 2
more than 58 % to 73 % good - 3
44 % to 58 % sufficient - 4
0 % and less than 44 % insufficient - 5
Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics:
more than 85 % to 100 % excellent - 1
more than 67 % to 85 % commendable - 2
more than 49 % to 67 % good - 3
33 % to 49 % sufficient - 4
0 % and less than 33 % insufficient - 5
Pass requirements
1 excellent (výborný)
2 very good (chvalitebný)
3 good (dobrý)
4 satisfactory (dostatečný)
5 fail (nedostatečný)
Overall assessment:
Prospěl s vyznamenáním: Pass with Honours (the average mark is ≤ 1,5)
Prospěl: Pass (an examination mark is not worse than 4)
Neprospěl: Fail (the examination mark in one or more subjects is 5)
Access to next level of education / training
ISCED 655/645/746, EQF 6 and EQF 7 (EQF7 only for Long first degree programmes at Master’s)
International agreements
Legal basis
Law No. 561/2004 on Pre-school, Basic, Secondary, Post-secondary and Other Education (School Act) as amended by later regulations
Ss. 22 and 24 of the Decree No. 177/2009 Coll., on Detailed Conditions for Completing Education by the School-leaving Examination in Secondary Schools, as amended.
 
6. OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED WAYS OF ACQUIRING THE CERTIFICATE
Description of vocational education and training received Percentage of total programme Duration
  • School- / training centre-based
The ratio between theoretical education and practical training is defined by education providers themselves with regard to the respective educational programme and the employers´ needs.
  • Workplace-based
  • Accredited prior learning
Total duration of the education / training leading to the certificate 4 years / 4 908 lessons

stamp and signature

Done at Prague for the school year 2024/2025

Entry requirements

Completed compulsory school education
Fulfilled talent requirements

Additional information

More information (including a description of the national qualifications system) available at: EQF, EURYDICE, NPI

 

National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic – National Europass Centre Czech Republic, Senovážné nám. 872/25,
110 00 Praha 1

 
(*) Explanatory note
The Certificate supplement provides additional information about the certificate and does not have any legal status in itself. Its format is based on
the Decision (EU) 2018/646 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on a common framework for the provision of better
services for skills and qualifications (Europass) and repealing Decision No 2241/2004/EC.
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