TS 13213

TS 13213 is a vocational standard that defines the Data Base Specialist occupation and the job profile of the person performing it. Its focus is on explaining what database specialism means, classifying the occupation, and identifying the characteristics expected of a qualified specialist. It also covers how those characteristics are measured and evaluated.

In general technical terms, a database specialist works with the structures used to store, access, update, and protect data in an orderly way. The role is closely associated with data modelling, table relationships, querying logic, user authorisation, and backup practices. This work matters because it helps systems produce data that is consistent, usable, and reliable.

Job profile and evaluation of competencies

The framework provided by this standard goes beyond naming the occupation. It also addresses how the role is classified and which criteria are used to assess it. In vocational standards, this kind of structure supports a shared understanding of training needs, job definitions, and performance expectations. The reference to measurement and evaluation points to a systematic review of occupational characteristics.

Technical context and practical meaning

• Database specialism focuses on the data layer of software systems and helps connect application performance with data integrity.
• The occupation is generally understood together with relational databases, data dictionaries, and query languages as core information technology concepts.
• The standard’s definition and classification approach helps make the occupation consistently understood across different work environments.