On training qualified personnel for the oil and gas industry
The work deals with the training of specialists for oil and gas industry in national universities. The requirements of the state standard for academic and applied undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and technology are discussed. The need for the business community to participate in the development of professional standards, public and professional accreditation of educational programs as well as in the ranking of universities with respect for the educational programs which are core for the energy sector is stated. The requirements of international agencies for the accreditation of educational programs and com- petences of professional engineers are presented. The positive work of the Association for Engineering Education of Russia to establish a national system of certification and registration of educational programs in engineering and technology as well as professional engineers is noted.