TS 13197

TS 13197 is a personnel standard that defines the data preparation and control operator occupation and the job profile of the professional performing it. It addresses the classification of the occupation, the attributes the worker should possess, and how those attributes are measured and evaluated; it also covers the equipment, tools, and hardware needed to perform the work. In general technical terms, the role is associated with entering, preparing, checking, and organizing data so that information can be handled accurately, consistently, and in the right format.

How the occupation is defined and classified

This standard is not just a title for clerical work; it places the occupation within a formal professional framework. Data preparation refers to getting information ready for input, use, or storage, while control work focuses on reviewing processed or entered data for accuracy, completeness, and suitability. That distinction matters because data handling is not only about speed of entry, but also about verification and quality control in routine information processing tasks.

Equipment, minimum specifications, and evaluation

The scope also includes the hardware and tools used in the job, together with the minimum specifications for the occupation and methods for evaluating them. This shows that the document addresses both the professional profile and the practical working conditions needed to carry out the role. From a broader technical perspective, effective data preparation and control depend on the coordination of computer systems, input devices, software interfaces, and orderly record handling; the standard frames the minimum requirements and the evaluation approach for that occupational area.