TS 13197

TS 13197 is a vocational standard for the data preparation and control operator, defining the occupation, how it is classified, and the qualities expected from the person performing it. In practical information-processing work, data must be entered, checked, and kept consistent before it can support reporting, records management, or downstream computer operations; this standard frames that occupation in a technical and professional way.

What this occupation covers in practice

At a general technical level, data preparation means turning raw input into a form that is ready for processing, while control means checking records for completeness, consistency, and obvious errors. The role typically sits between source information and operational systems, helping reduce input mistakes and improving the reliability of administrative and information systems. The standard addresses the occupation itself rather than a specific software package or a single workflow.

Assessment and work environment context

According to the scope, the standard also addresses the equipment, tools, and hardware needed to perform the job, together with the minimum specifications and the methods used to measure and evaluate those specifications. That means the document is not only about job naming; it also provides a structured basis for understanding what capabilities and work resources are associated with the occupation.

• Definition of the data preparation and control operator job profile
• Classification of the occupation
• Minimum specifications and required characteristics
• Methods for measuring and evaluating those characteristics
• Equipment, tools, and hardware associated with the job