Коrotkova L. Pedagogical conditions for developing qualification standards of sewing specialization based on competence approach

The dissertation gives theoretical grounds of pedagogical conditions for developing qualification standards of sewing specialization based on competence approach. The research gives an analysis of experience of qualification standards development in European Union countries; it proves methods for analysis of sewing sector labour market, designing of sewing specialization sector's qualification framework, developing of qualification standard. The following issues are offered: model of qualification standard (for example profession "Tailor"), expert judgment model of professional standards (on the example of a profession "Tailor"), author's curriculum and programs for future tailor training designed on the basis of qualification standard and modular competence approach, and credit system for evaluation of students' achievements. Key words: sectoral qualifications framework, skilled worker, competence approach, qualification standard of sewing specialization, labor market.