On February 19, 2026, an open meeting of the Academic Committee for the 6B07501 Standardization and Certification educational program of the Department of Technique and technology of food production was held at the International Engineering and Technology University (MЕTU). The meeting focused on updating the educational program in line with current labor market demands, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

The meeting brought together employers, industry experts, faculty members, and students. The participants reviewed the curriculum and discussed proposals aimed at improving the content and titles of academic disciplines, strengthening students’ engineering background, and enhancing the practice-oriented nature of the educational process.

Gulzira Shabayevna Dzhumabekova, Lecturer at the Department of Engineering and Technology of Food Production and Master of Technical Sciences, participated in the meeting. During the discussion, particular attention was given to aligning the educational program with employers’ recommendations and current professional requirements in the field of standardization and certification.

Mairamkul Dzhekshebayevich Alymbekov, Technical Expert at NCA LLP and Leading Specialist at the Almaty-Standard Research Center LLP, proposed introducing the course Theoretical and Applied Mechanics into the curriculum of the 6B07501 Standardization and Certification educational program.

He noted that the course is directly related to ensuring product quality, safety, and reliability. Studying this discipline will provide students with the engineering foundation required to assess the mechanical properties of products, apply technical regulations and standards correctly, analyze test results, and work with technically complex objects.

Guzel Molutovna Tokhtiyarova, Head of the Conformity Assessment Body at the Almaty-Standard Research Center LLP, proposed including the course Fundamentals of Technical Regulation in the curriculum. She emphasized that this course is essential for training specialists in standardization and certification.

The proposed course is intended to familiarize students with the national technical regulation system, technical regulations, mandatory product requirements, and the relationship between technical regulation and standardization. It will also help students develop practical skills in working with regulatory documents and prepare them for professional activities in the context of Kazakhstan’s integration into the international technical regulation system.

Aiganym Sangeldinovna Kubeyeva, Expert Auditor at Business Expert KZ LLP, proposed renaming the course Quality Audit as Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. In her opinion, the new title more accurately reflects contemporary international auditing approaches and complies with the provisions of ISO 19011.

The proposed title would broaden the course to cover audits not only of quality management systems but also of environmental management, occupational health and safety, and other management systems. Furthermore, it is consistent with international terminology, incorporates a risk-based approach, and strengthens the practice-oriented training of students.

Bereke Dauletqul, a third-year student of the 6B07501 Standardization and Certification educational program, expressed students’ interest in studying selected major courses in English. In her opinion, this would enhance students’ professional competitiveness, expand academic mobility opportunities, and develop their ability to work with international standards and foreign regulatory documents.

Following the discussion, the members of the Academic Committee proposed renaming the course Standardization and Technical Measurements as Standardization and Technical Regulation. This change would more accurately reflect the course content and align it with current legislation and regulatory requirements in the field of technical regulation.

The proposal to rename the course Quality Audit as Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems was also supported. The new title is consistent with ISO 19011 and international terminology and will allow the course to cover audits of quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, and other management systems.

As part of the proposed curriculum amendments, it was recommended that the course Quality Management System in Standardization and Certification and Life Safety be removed and replaced with Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Introducing this course will strengthen students’ engineering training and develop professional competencies related to assessing product safety, strength, and reliability.

The participants noted that the proposed amendments are intended to update the content of the 6B07501 Standardization and Certification educational program, align it with current professional and regulatory requirements, and improve the quality of specialist training.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants expressed their willingness to continue cooperating with employers, industry experts, and students. They emphasized that open meetings of this kind contribute to the systematic improvement of educational programs and the training of qualified professionals who meet labor market demands.