TS 13173

TS 13173 is a vocational standard that defines the computer software education specialist occupation and the professional profile of the person performing it. It addresses how the occupation is classified, the minimum equipment and hardware used in the job, and how the required characteristics of the role are measured and evaluated.

What this occupation means in practice

A computer software education specialist works at the intersection of software knowledge and teaching practice. In general technical terms, this role is about helping learners understand how software works, how to use it effectively, and how to build job-relevant digital skills. That involves structuring lessons, choosing examples, guiding hands-on exercises, and adapting instruction to the learner’s level. The standard’s subject is therefore not the software itself, but the professional profile needed to teach software-related knowledge in a structured way.

Equipment and assessment perspective

By including minimum tools, equipment and hardware, the standard highlights that software training depends on a suitable technical environment. In practice, such work commonly relies on computers, presentation tools, training software, network access, and a setup that allows demonstrations and guided practice. The standard also focuses on the characteristics expected of the specialist and on methods for measuring and evaluating those characteristics, which connects professional competence with observable performance rather than theory alone.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Minimum tools, equipment and hardware for the job
• Required professional characteristics
• Measurement and evaluation of those characteristics