TS 13222

TS 13222 is a professional standard for the database operator occupation and the job profile associated with it. In general technical terms, database operation is about keeping data organised, maintaining access control, preserving continuity of records, and supporting day-to-day operational needs in an information-processing environment. This standard addresses the definition and classification of the occupation, together with the characteristics expected from the person performing it and the way those characteristics are measured and evaluated.

Occupation definition and assessment framework

The standard treats database operation not simply as software use, but as an operational role centred on data. Because databases underpin the applications an organisation depends on, continuity of access, data integrity, routine maintenance, and fit-for-purpose working conditions are central concerns. As general technical context, this type of role is commonly associated with data definitions, record structures, access permissions, backup awareness, and operational continuity.

Its scope also includes the minimum specifications for the occupation and the methods used to evaluate and measure those specifications. In practical terms, that means the knowledge, skills, and work behaviours expected from a database operator are framed in a common vocational language. The standard also places the occupation within a classification structure and aligns it with the referenced framework used for this series of job descriptions.

• Definition of the occupation and its job profile
• Classification of the database operator role
• Identification of required characteristics
• Measurement and evaluation of those characteristics
• A framework for minimum occupational specifications