TS 12367

TS 12367 is a vocational standard that defines the fitter occupation and explains how people working in this trade are to be classified. It brings together the scope of the occupation, the tools, instruments and equipment used, and the knowledge and skills required for each class of fitter. In this way, it establishes a common professional language for fitter work.

Work content and technical competence

A fitter typically works with core mechanical tasks such as measuring, marking out, hand-tool operations, and preparing parts for proper fit and assembly. From a general technical perspective, the occupation is closely tied to dimensional accuracy, tool selection, surface quality, and readiness for mechanical assembly. For that reason, a vocational standard in this field is not only about the job title; it also concerns the level of knowledge and skill expected in the work.

Why classification and equipment matter

By explicitly referring to tools, instruments and equipment, the standard points to a practical occupation that depends on both hand tools and workshop practice. In general, standards of this kind help distinguish different responsibility levels, support training design, and provide a shared basis for occupational assessment. TS 12367 serves as a descriptive and organizing reference for the fitter profession in that sense.