TS 13021

TS 13021 is a vocational standard that defines the wood engraving profession and the core profile of a wood engraver. The standard focuses on the classification of the occupation, its class characteristics, the minimum tools and equipment used in the trade, and the measurement and evaluation of related knowledge and skills.

Technical context of wood engraving

Wood engraving involves shaping, cutting, carving, and patterning wooden surfaces for decorative or functional purposes. Key concepts in this field include the wood species, grain direction, surface preparation, carving depth, and the integrity of the design. Good wood engraving depends not only on visual quality but also on knowing how to work in harmony with the natural structure of the material.

What this standard addresses

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Class characteristics of the wood engraver
• Minimum tools and equipment used in the profession
• Measurement and evaluation of knowledge and skills

In general technical terms, standards of this kind create a common vocabulary for education, employment, and qualification assessment. In craft-based occupations such as wood engraving, material knowledge, the safe and proper use of hand tools, measurement accuracy, and surface quality are among the defining elements of professional competence.