Forming the professional competence of future supply officers in determining the physicaland chemical properties of fabrics

Abstract

Background. The development of professional competencies of future supply officers in the system of higher military education is an important condition for the effective functioning of the logistics and supply system of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. In the context of updating the regulatory and technical framework and introducing modern materials, the training of officers capable of professionally assess the quality of material resources is becoming particularly relevant. The ability to determine the physical and chemical properties of fabrics and materials directly influences managerial decision-making in quality control process and ensuring proper service conditions for personnel. The purpose of this study is to theoretically substantiate and practically reveal the content of the professional competence of future supply officer in determining the physical and chemical properties of fabrics and materials, as well as to identify ways of developing this competence in the process of professional training under the educational and professional programme 'Organisation of support units activities of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine'.
Methods. To achieve the stated objective, a set of general scientific and specialized research methods was employed, in particular: analysis and synthesis – to clarify the essence of professional competence and substantiate its structural components; content analysis – to examine scientific sources, regulatory and legal acts, military standards and technical specifications in the field of supply; generalisation and systematisation – to determine the pedagogical conditions for the formation of competence in determining the physical and chemical properties of material resources; logical modelling – to substantiate the relationship between the theoretical training and practical activities of supply officers.
Results. The study found that professional competence in determining the physical and chemical properties of material assets in the inventory of the material service (SKs24) is integrated in nature and is formed taking into account the requirements of current military standards and technical specifications. The pedagogical conditions for its effective formation have been determined, in particular, the combination of theoretical and practical training, the use of fabric samples and case studies of a professional nature. It has been proven that an insufficient level of development of this competence reduces the effectiveness of quality control of material assets and increases the risks in the service activities of supply service officers.
Conclusions. The ability of future supply officers to determine the physical and chemical properties of fabrics and materials is an important component of their professional readiness to perform their duties in the logistics support system of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Purposeful development of this competence, taking into account regulatory and technical requirements as well as practical tasks, will contribute to improving the quality of professional training and reducing the risks associated with the acceptance of poor-quality material.