Purpose. Analysis, generalization and comprehension of the experience of using modern control methods, as well as the definition of psychological and pedagogical bases of application of test control when studying the discipline of labor protection. Methodology. To achieve the goal, a number of scientific methods were used, in particular systematization, theoretical analysis and generalization. Findings. The notion of control as a subsystem within the training system as a whole was considered. Tasks, functions and types of control are considered. Control acts as an effective means of management, correction and stimulation. An integral part of the control is an assessment system, which is understood as a mechanism for carrying out a control and diagnostic communication between the teacher and a student on the success of the educational process. Types of audits of educational achievements are analyzed and their advantages and disadvantages are distinguished. The meaning of knowledge control is an estimate. Valuation functions are determined as a tool for stimulating cognitive processes. The benefits of the rating assessment system are considered. It is established that in the process of verification and evaluation it is important to strive and achieve consistency, the objectivity of determining the level of educational achievements of students based on the main requirements in accordance with specific objectives and individual characteristics of development of cognitive abilities. Originality. The effectiveness of the modern system of control and evaluation of student achievements, objectivity and representativeness of the obtained results in terms of distance learning was considered and analyzed. Practical value. The study of students knowledge should give objective information not only about the final result of educational activity, but also about the educational activity itself: whether the form of action corresponds to this stage. Properly delivered control of students educational activities allows the teacher to evaluate their knowledge, skills, abilities, to provide the necessary assistance and achieve their learning goals.