TS 12380

TS 12380 is a vocational standard for auto mechanics that defines the occupation, sets out how practitioners are classified, and addresses the tools, machines, and equipment used in the work. It also identifies the knowledge and skills expected from personnel at each class or level within the occupation.

How the occupation is organised

In vocational standards of this kind, the goal is not just to name a job title but to organise the scope of work, the level of responsibility, and the expected competence in a common technical language. In the context of auto mechanics, this supports a clearer understanding of work related to vehicle mechanical systems, engine systems, drivetrain components, braking, and suspension. In general technical terms, automotive repair is a hands-on occupation that combines fault diagnosis, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.

Tools, equipment, and competence requirements

The scope of the standard also includes the tools, machines, and equipment used in auto repair. This indicates that the occupation is not defined by theory alone, but by practical work carried out with suitable workshop organisation and appropriate equipment. In general technical practice, such equipment may include hand tools, measuring and checking instruments, lifting and supporting devices, and service machinery. The standard’s role here is to relate these resources to the occupation and to define the knowledge and skill level needed for each class of worker.

• Occupation definition and classification
• Framework of tools, machines, and equipment used
• Knowledge and skills required for each occupational class