TS 13195

TS 13195 is a vocational standard that defines the Informatics Communication Specialist occupation and sets out the framework for classifying the role and determining, measuring, and evaluating the qualifications expected from the practitioner. In general technical terms, informatics communication work sits at the intersection of information technology and communication processes, where technical understanding, coordination, and applied operational skill need to work together.

What the occupational profile brings together

The document covers the job definition and classification, along with the personal and professional characteristics expected of an Informatics Communication Specialist. It also addresses how those characteristics are measured and assessed. This makes the standard useful as a common reference for describing competence in a consistent way across different evaluations and workplace contexts.

Technical context of informatics communication

In general practice, informatics communication involves the organised flow of information between networks, systems, users, and business processes. A specialist in this area typically needs to interpret technical terminology correctly, understand how communication infrastructure functions, coordinate tasks across teams, and connect user requirements with technical implementation. The focus of this standard is therefore on defining the occupation and its required competencies rather than on a single device or product.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Characteristics expected from the professional
• Measurement and evaluation of those characteristics
• The combined IT and communication process context
• A shared reference framework for occupational competence