TS 13279

TS 13279 is a vocational standard for the guide and instructor of hang gliding, covering the definition of the profession, its classification, and the measurement and assessment of the characteristics expected from the person performing this work. In practical terms, the role combines guidance, instruction and supervision in a flying activity where technical knowledge and people-handling skills both matter.

What the profession involves in general terms

Hang gliding is a flight discipline in which wind conditions, terrain, basic aerodynamics and pilot skill all play important roles. In general technical context, a guide and instructor helps organise the learning process, supports pre-flight preparation, pays attention to equipment and site conditions, and directs participants according to their level of experience. The standard focuses on clarifying what this occupation is and how the person performing it should be described.

Classification and evaluation of competence

Beyond definition, the standard also addresses how the profession is classified and how required attributes are measured and assessed. This helps separate knowledge, practical skill, attitude and responsibility within a common occupational framework. In vocational standards, such a structure is used to describe readiness for work in a consistent way; here, it provides a formal basis for understanding hang gliding guidance and instruction as a recognised professional activity.

• Definition of the occupation and its functions
• Criteria used to classify the profession
• Expected professional characteristics
• Measurement and assessment of those characteristics