TS 12745

TS 12745 is a vocational standard for the profession of upholsterer-automobile and the person who performs that occupation. Its focus is the classification of the role, the tools and equipment used in the work, and the basic and professional characteristics expected at each level, together with the criteria used to measure and evaluate those characteristics. Upholstery work for vehicles other than road vehicles is excluded from its scope.

Technical context of the occupation

Automobile upholstery covers specialist work on vehicle interiors such as seat coverings, trim surfaces, headliners, foam and fabric applications, and other comfort- and appearance-related components. In practice, the quality of the work depends on material selection, pattern accuracy, cutting and fitting, stitching quality, fastening methods, and clean finishing of surfaces. From a professional standpoint, hand skill, measuring accuracy, material knowledge, and adherence to work safety practices are fundamental.

What this standard emphasizes

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Tools, equipment and consumables to be used
• Basic and occupational characteristics required at each level
• Criteria for measuring and evaluating those characteristics
• Exclusion of upholstery work for non-road vehicles

As a vocational standard, this document establishes a common technical frame for the job and the attributes expected from practitioners. It helps align job definition, skill level, and assessment criteria in a more consistent way across use cases.