TS 13196

TS 13196 is a vocational standard focused on the Computer Data Entry Operator occupation and the job profile of the person performing it. It addresses the definition and classification of this role, together with the core attributes expected for the occupation and the framework used to measure and evaluate those attributes. In practical terms, data entry is a fundamental office and information-processing activity in which information is transferred accurately into a computer system and records are kept consistent.

Occupation definition and classification framework

The profession covered by this standard involves entering data into computer-based systems, organizing records, and checking the accuracy of the information entered. In general technical terms, data entry work combines speed, attention to detail, typing accuracy, basic computer use, and record integrity. By defining how the occupation is named and positioned, the standard provides a common professional language across different job descriptions and organizational settings.

Attributes, measurement and evaluation

The document also covers the characteristics expected from a person in this occupation and how those characteristics are assessed. In general occupational practice, such characteristics typically include concentration, consistency, familiarity with basic office software, verification habits, and work discipline. This aspect of TS 13196 helps make suitability for the role more structured and comparable.

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Core required attributes and competencies
• Measurement and evaluation of those attributes
• General job profile suitable for computer data entry work