TS 12607

TS 12607 is a standard on the principles used to classify and code occupations. It provides a structured way to organise job titles into consistent groups, assign common codes to similar work, and support uniform use of occupational data. The document is based on ISCO 88, indicating alignment with the International Standard Classification of Occupations framework.

Why occupational classification matters

Occupational classification gives employers, statisticians, and human resources systems a shared language. A job title alone may be ambiguous: similar titles can describe different duties, while different titles may reflect closely related work. Coding systems reduce that ambiguity by arranging occupations in a hierarchical, comparable structure. In practice, this supports consistent recording, reporting, labour-market analysis, and matching of occupational information.

What this standard covers and excludes

According to the supplied scope, TS 12607 covers the principles for classifying and coding existing occupations, and it excludes occupations related to TSK. In other words, the document addresses the framework for grouping occupations rather than the detailed technical tasks of any single job. Common concepts in this field include occupation names, task similarity, skill level, and job content, all of which help determine how occupations are organised in a classification system.

• Based on ISCO 88.
• Focuses on consistent occupational coding.
• Supports statistical, administrative, and HR data use.
• Does not include occupations related to TSK.