Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 725-726

Abstract: The labour market dictates the principles of computer design, engineering and construction training. Knowledge of the latest information technologies is the main of them. A necessary condition for successful learning is teaching staff. Teachers should not only actively work in the design industry but have professional certification in leading programs of Autodesk.The value of certification as an independent evaluation of professionalism is growing every day. The aim of this work is to highlight the issue of benefits Authorized Training Center (ATC) Autodesk. Analyzing experience of ATC Autodesk SPbPU authors make conclusion how much ATC Autodesk is useful for higher education institutions.

Abstract: Updating of basic education programmes – is the one of the quality areas assurance of higher education in Russia. Described testing methodology update the basic education programmes based on the experience of Civil Engineering Institute in St. Petersburg state Polytechnic University.

Abstract: In recent years, increases the pace of industrial and civil construction, as well as the scale of buildings under construction. Appear new building materials and technologies. Increased the need for skilled personnel in the field of civil engineering. Construction professions are in stable demand with school leavers. Following the results of the admission campaign in major universities of St. Petersburg, which train specialists for the construction industry, the competition and the passing score were high. The article analyzes the results of the admission campaign of this year, in particular, admission to the Civil Engineering Institute of St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University which is one of the most respected construction faculties of Russia.

Abstract: The article is dedicated to the changes happening in the sphere of higher education and concerning the foreign language education of the future civil engineers. The research held studies the main motivational factors for English language learning among the students of the Institute of Civil Engineering. The conclusions made are meant to improve the system of technical students’ foreign language education .