TS 13160

TS 13160 is a vocational standard for the wood-sector drill bench operator. It defines this occupation within the context of wood processing and helps frame the role of drilling operations in workshop and production-line settings. The standard focuses specifically on drill bench operation for wood work, rather than on drilling technology in general, so the occupation should be understood as part of woodworking practice and production workflow.

Drill bench work in woodworking

From a general technical perspective, a drill bench operator is concerned with positioning, hole making, repeatability, and fit within serial or batch production. In woodworking, drilling accuracy affects joinery, fastener placement, and the quality of final assembly. The job therefore involves more than switching on a machine; it also depends on preparing the workpiece correctly, matching the operation to the required dimensions, and maintaining consistent results in a production environment.

What this standard covers as an occupation description

The standard explicitly covers the drill bench operator occupation. In practical terms, this means working with machines used for drilling wood-based materials and applying the discipline required by the material’s structure and the manufacturing process. It serves as a reference for understanding the occupation’s terminology, scope, and place within woodworking. The cited reference sources and related standards provide broader background in woodworking, technical drawing, and safety-related areas, supporting the occupational context without turning this listing into a machine specification.

• Defines the occupational identity of a wood drill bench operator.
• Places drilling tasks within woodworking and assembly processes.
• Uses the wood-processing context as the basis for the role description.
• Provides a common frame for occupational terminology and scope.