FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS FROM TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

Venera Bogdanova¹, Elena Slepneva²

¹PHD, Kazan National Research Technological University, Russian Federation,
bogdanovavi@mail.ru
²PHD, Kazan National Research Technological University, Russian Federation, elenaslep@mail.ru

Abstract

The model of competencies incorporates a set of competencies related to solving organizational, technological and production tasks in professional activities. It should prepare based upon modern approaches to work, knowledge about the basic methods used to organize scientific research and management of innovative activities. If future specialists are able to update their knowledge and the way in which it is applied on a regular basis, are willing to make decisions, to design and outline their development, it will enhance the level of professional competence. Professional competence is formed through learning special knowledge, mastering professional actions, social relations, and intellectual abilities and being ready to show one's personal qualities. This requires identifying methodological approaches and principles to ensure the integrity and balance of a continuous educational process aimed at making the capabilities of specialists match better the requirements of their future occupations.

Keywords: professional competency, modern methodological approach, specialist, educational process.