6B07322 Construction of roads and airfields

Purpose of the EP

Preparation of the graduate as a formed highly educated person with a broad view and a culture of thinking, with the skills of design and exploitation of roads.

Tasks of the EP

- formation of socially responsible behavior in society, understanding the importance of professional ethics and adherence to these standards;

- formation of competitiveness of graduates in the field of construction, to ensure the possibility of their fastest possible employment in the specialty or continuing their studies in the master's degree;

- сreating conditions for the formation of in-demand knowledge and skills, a conscious attitude towards improving the well-being of the population and protecting the planet in the context of the SDGs.

Harmonization

of EP

- 6 level of the National Qualifications Framework of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- Dublin descriptors of the 6th level of qualification;

- 1 cycle of a Framework for Qualification of the European Higher Education Area;

- 6^th Level  of European Qualification Framework for Life long Learning.

Connection of the EP with the professional sphere

Professional standard: "Construction of roads and highways". Appendix No. 18 to the Order of the Acting Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken" dated 12/21/2022 No. 245;

Professional standard: "Construction of bridges and tunnels". Appendix No. 19 to the Order of the Acting Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken" dated 12/21/2022 No 245.

Name of the degree awarded

After successful completion of this educational program, the graduate is awarded the degree: "Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in the educational program 6B07322-Construction of roads and airfields"

List of qualifications and positions

- leading, scientific and technical workers of survey, design, engineering and manufacturing organizations (enterprises);

- foreman, master, site manager at the enterprises of the road industry, in design organizations and firms involved in the design of roads and airfields, laboratories and research institutes involved in the development of road transport infrastructure;

- production preparation engineer (production and technical Department engineer); road construction engineer; road construction materials engineer (road laboratory); head of the laboratory (in construction); construction supervision engineer.

Field of professional activity

construction, repair, reconstruction, exploitation of roads and airfields, construction of engineering structures on roads, development of projects for the organization of construction and reconstruction of objects of the road industry.

Objects of professional activity

road construction departments, construction and installation departments and organizations, factories for the production of construction products, utilities, enterprises for the exploitationand repair of construction machinery and equipment, incorporatedassociations for road construction.

Subjects of professional activity

road construction departments, construction and installation departments and organizations, factories for the production of construction products, utilities, enterprises for the exploitationand repair of construction machinery and equipment, incorporatedassociations for road construction.

Types of professional activity

- engineer of road construction;

- engineer of road construction engineer:

- engineer of construction supervision;

- head of the laboratory (in construction).

Learning outcomes

LО1. Communicate in society in Kazakh, Russian and English, taking into account the principles of academic writing and the culture of academic honesty, as well as the ability to work in a team.

LО2. Demonstrate social, legal, social knowledge for the formation of ideological and civic positions.

LO3. Solve professional tasks in the field of road construction using the basics of mathematical, economic, natural science, entrepreneurial knowledge, management and competent allocation of finances and research methods.

LO4. Apply modern ICT, AI elements and specialized computer systems to design the highway route and airfield air approach lanes, as well as their individual structural elements and assemblies.

LO5. Determine the dimensions of geometric elements of highways and design road clothes taking into account the properties of the roadbed.

LO6. Perform calculations of the need for building materials, structures, construction machinery and mechanisms, critically evaluate the technical and economic indicators of road construction facilities.

LO7. To determine the physical and mechanical properties of road building materials, stress-strain state, bearing capacity, as well as the stability of soil massifs.

LO8. To carry out engineering and survey work, to prepare the initial data for the development of the work production project (PPR), including using the information model of the project.

LO9. Independently search for and use information necessary for the effective performance of professional tasks, professional and personal development, including using AI

LO10. Apply regulations, building codes and technical conditions regulating construction activities in the field of construction of highways and airfields.

LO11. To carry out work on monitoring and assessing the condition of the roadway and structures on them during operation, including with the help of instrumental observations.

LO12. Develop measures for occupational health and safety in road construction, taking into account the requirements of regulatory documents.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES (SOFTSKILLS). Behavioral skills and personal qualities

GC 1. Competence in managing one's literacy

GC 1.1. The ability to self-learn, self-develop and constantly update their knowledge within the framework of the chosen trajectory and in an interdisciplinary environment.

GC 1.2. The ability to express thoughts, feelings, facts, and opinions in a professional setting.

GC 1.3. The ability to move in the modern world and critical thinking.

GC 2. Language competence

GC 2.1. The ability to build communication programs in the state, Russian and foreign languages, taking into account the principles of inclusivity.

GC 2.2. The ability to interpersonal social and professional communication in the context of intercultural communication.

GC 3. Mathematical competence and competence in the field of science

GC 3.1. The ability and willingness to apply the educational potential, experience and personal qualities acquired during the study of mathematical, natural science, technical disciplines at the university, to determine ways to control and evaluate the solution of professional problems, the development of mathematical and natural thinking;

GC 4. Digital competence, technological literacy

GC 4.1. The ability to demonstrate and develop information literacy through the acquisition and use of modern information and communication technologies in all areas of their lives and professional activities.

GC 4.2. The ability to use various types of information and communication technologies: Internet resources, artificial intelligence, cloud and mobile services for information search, storage, protection and dissemination.

GC 5. Personal, social and educational competencies

GC 5.1 The ability to physically improve oneself and focus on a healthy lifestyle in order to ensure full-fledged social and professional activities through methods and means of physical culture.

GC 5.2. The ability for socio-cultural development based on the manifestation of citizenship and morality.

GC 5.3.  The ability to build a personal educational trajectory throughout life for self-development, career growth and professional success.

GC 5.4. The ability to successfully interact in a wide variety of socio-cultural contexts during study, work, at home and at leisure.

GC 6. Entrepreneurial competence

GC 6.1. The ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in a variety of environments.

GC 6.2. The ability to work in a mode of uncertainty and rapid change of task conditions, make decisions, allocate resources and manage your time.

GC 6.3. The ability to work with customer requests.

GC 7. Cultural awareness and self-expression

GC 7.1. The ability to demonstrate a philosophical, civic and moral position.

GC 7.2. The ability to be tolerant of the traditions and culture of other peoples of the world, to possess high spiritual qualities.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (HARDSKILLS)

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to this field

PC1. The ability to study and analyze civil and foreign scientific and technical information on the direction of research in the field of design, reconstruction, exploitation of highways and roads, organization, management and economics of road construction objects, repair, reconstruction, operation of roads and airfields;

PC2. Have the skills to collect baseline data on the climatic conditions of the area to design of roads and provide basic information about the structural elements of the road and road structures; 

- the ability to select design schemes for the category of highways, apply modern methods for calculating the thickness of non-rigid and rigid road coverings, calculate culverts, small bridges, etc. engineering structures, including using standard software products for the design of road construction and AI facilities;

- the ability to draw up standard design, technological and working documents for road construction facilities in accordance with established requirements;

PC3. Possess the ability to provide guidance in the production of road construction works and control their quality in the construction of artificial structures and tunnels on roads; have the skills to lead a team of road construction organizations, pay and adherence to safety procedures in the production of road construction works.

PC4. Have the skills to develop work projects, technological maps and schemes for the construction of roads;

-optimize technological processes on the basis of variant design, carry out work scheduling, determine the need for human resources and means of mechanization;

 -have the ability to acquire methods of organization road construction works, rules for the production and acceptance of work, technical and tariff regulation with construction processes in the construction of roads and airfields.

PC5. Have skills in assessing the condition of roads and their transport-exploitational characteristics, accounting and analysis of the causes of road-transport accidents, regulating speed and ensuring bandwidth on the roads, to make decisions on elimination of the revealed defects of pavements; make executive decisions, determine the order of work in the design, construction, reconstruction and exploitation of highways, airfields and special structures.