TS 13021

TS 13021 is a vocational standard that defines the wood engraver occupation and addresses its classification, class characteristics, the minimum tools and equipment used in the trade, and the measurement and evaluation of knowledge and skills in this field. In general technical terms, wood engraving is the shaping of wood for decorative or functional purposes using hand tools and suitable equipment; it therefore depends on manual skill, material knowledge, and the ability to read patterns and forms.

Technical frame of the occupation

The standard centers on the professional profile of the wood engraver, who carries out carving, relief work, ornamentation, and fine shaping on wooden surfaces. Wood is a natural material with grain direction, varying hardness, and a tendency to split, so the craft requires careful tool selection, secure fixing of the workpiece, and controlled surface removal. In broader technical context, this occupation sits at the intersection of craftsmanship, artistic design, and production skill.

What the standard covers

• Definition of the wood engraving occupation
• Classification of the occupation and its class characteristics
• Minimum tools, equipment, and supplies used in the trade
• Criteria for measuring and evaluating knowledge and skills

By setting out how the occupation is framed and assessed, the standard supports a common professional language for training and practice. The referenced sources, including wood technology references, teaching curricula, company catalogues, and related legislation, indicate that the subject is treated from both practical workshop and occupational-definition perspectives.

In practical use, wood engraving is seen in furniture, decorative objects, architectural ornament, and restoration work. This standard helps organize that specialist field by aligning its title, scope, and evaluation logic within a shared vocational framework.