ON THE ISSUE OF FORMING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE «COMPUTER ENGINEERING GRAPHICS» COURSE

The use of modern information technologies, as well as elements of distance and blended learning systems, is a crucial task in organizing the educational process in higher education institutions. A strategic direction of modern pedagogy is providing students with the opportunity to pursue an individual educational trajectory. To address this task, high-quality structured distance learning courses serve as a vital component. Courses developed using modern information technologies contribute to improving the structural and logical model of professional competency formation. At the early stages of technical education, positive results can be achieved in developing skills for using modern CAD systems, specifically mastering computer graphics, 3D modeling, and creating construction documentation according to the requirements of the new standardization system. The article presents the core elements of the teaching methodology applied in the «Computer Engineering Graphics» course at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute over a seven-year period. This methodology is utilized in blended learning and is based on a distance course hosted on the «Sikorsky» educational platform. The primary components of the course are video lectures, which cover theoretical material for each topic and provide step-by-step algorithms for completing assignments. Providing students with 24/7 access to course materials for independent cognitive activity, combined with indirect teacher guidance, contributes to high academic achievement. Another component of the methodology is ensuring substantial and rapid updates of reference materials. This issue is highly relevant due to the ongoing harmonization of Ukraine's national standards with International and European standardization systems. Such changes must be promptly reflected in educational resources. The structure of the developed distance course allows for rapid updates, unlike traditional textbooks and manuals, which require significant time for publication and implementation. The advantages of blended learning include direct feedback from the instructor through regular consultations via ZOOM conferences or classroom sessions. The results of this developed and tested methodology allow for the conclusion that it is possible to effectively form the competencies necessary for solving academic and professional tasks. Solutions are proposed for creating a complex of methodical materials based on distance courses that can be scaled to related disciplines. The application of the developed methodology is demonstrated using the «Permanent Joints» topic as an example, providing a case study of assembly unit drawing documentation involving welding, soldering, and adhesive bonding according to updated standards.