TS 13222

TS 13222 is a vocational standard for the data base operator occupation and the job profile associated with it. It addresses the classification of the occupation, the essential qualities expected from the person performing it, and how those qualities are measured and evaluated. In practical terms, database operation supports the orderly, accessible, and consistent handling of organizational information.

The technical frame of database operation

In general technical use, a database operator is a specialist who supports the day-to-day operation of database systems, helping keep records processed regularly and services running in a controlled manner. The role is more closely tied to operations and maintenance than to database design; access routines, data consistency, backup awareness, and basic system monitoring are all commonly relevant topics in this kind of work. These points are general professional context, however: the standard itself is concerned with defining, classifying, and evaluating this occupation rather than prescribing a full implementation manual.

Why qualification measurement matters

In occupational standards, classification is used to separate one job from adjacent roles and to express expected competence in a common framework. Measurement and evaluation provisions help ensure that the required skills and attributes can be assessed consistently. The focus of this standard is therefore on defining the attributes expected of a data base operator and making those attributes assessable, so the occupational boundaries and expectations are clearer.