Training of Civil Engineers for Work in Design Team

Abstract

Abstract. Creation technically of difficult construction projects is impossible alone. Project teams from among the certified specialists with a work experience are for this purpose formed. In Russia the civil engineer doesn't need the certificate. But without work experience of the young specialist don't take in a project team. It is possible to gain experience of team work during training in the program of a magistracy. In article experience of implementation in the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering of special discipline "Social, psychological and legal communications" is described. Content of a theoretical part and the organization of work on a practical training is stated. It is shown how the educational program helps students to purchase the social competences necessary for team work.

Education of Civil Engineers: Emphasis Upon Team Work or Self-Development?

“…The close connection of the educational program with professional standards makes it possible to make the training of specialists more "targeted", oriented to professional activities. Simultaneously, the time needed for the creation of universal competencies has been doubled (from 3 [18] to 6 credits) in the educational programs of civil engineers. This brings Russian education closer to major technical universities in the world, where the amount of the humanities, social and behavioural sciences is up to 9 credits [19,20].…”