Essence, content and structure of professional competence of future turners

The structure of professional competence of turner was revealed on the basis of analysis of the content of professional activity on profession ?Turner?. The extent of their knowledge and professional skills were revealed. The professional significant features of the individual of worker were described. Taking into consideration the characteristics of professional activities the notion of ?professional competence of turner? was interpreted as personal property, covering motifs of professional activity, professionally important personal features, professional (technical, technological, accounting control and sanitation) knowledge and skills and ability to perform the tasks of professional activities effectively. In the structure of turner’ professional competence author distinguishes motivational and personal (motivation for learning and professional activities, individual psychological characteristics, professionally important qualities) cognitive and contents (professionally important knowledge and skills) action and operating (professionally necessary skills) components.