This is the level of training for graduates of secondary special and higher education institutions. Bachelor ' s, specialist or master ' s qualifications are assigned to students who have completed higher vocational education programmes. The Bachelor ' s degree allows access to a master ' s degree and the qualifications of a specialist and master to postgraduate studies.

The technicians and colleges receive basic or advanced training. The title of qualifications depends on the professional area. Pedagogical education involves the training of teachers, teachers or educators, medical-- midwives, feldshers, art education, an actor, an artist, a modeler. In all other areas, graduates are assigned the qualifications of technicians, technologists, technologist (base level) or senior technician, senior technologist, senior technologist, specialist (upgraded level).