Professional reliability of engineering: ratio of research approaches

The article deals with the problem of professional reliability and efficiency. The prerequisites for the development of grounds for the study of this psychological category on the example of engineering specialties are indicated. Special attention is paid to laying of structure of professionally important qualities and professional competences (knowledge, abilities, skills) at a stage of vocational education in a higher educational institution. A number of labor fields are given, for whose specialists this characteristic is especially significant. An attempt is made to clarify the criteria for the professional reliability of an organization employee in the work of domestic scientists. It has been established that psychophysiological, individual-psychological, personal and moral parameters are most often mentioned. The methods most often used by numerous authors in revealing the mechanisms of reliability of activity within the framework of labor psychology are listed. It is noted that the initial achievements were carried out on professional activities related to the operation of complex technical means and systems (engineering). Lists the traditional types of engineering activities and modern trends in the dynamics of engineering professions. Based on theoretical analysis and the professional method, universal psychological reliability indicators are derived for engineers of different professional orientations. On the basis of the center for psychological support of the Tver State Technical University, psychodiagnostic tools are selected and the corresponding student contingent (students in technical areas) are examined. The results of the study are described and conclusions are formed. A general opinion on the article is drawn up.