The sector's occupational standards.
For the first time, the work of event technology technicians is defined by national occupational standards. TETSED drafted 13 of them on behalf of the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK) and is now building the qualification and certification system on top of them.
From protocol to the Official Gazette.
- 12 September 2023
Cooperation protocol with MYK
TETSED signed the cooperation protocol with the Vocational Qualifications Authority and was tasked with drafting national occupational standards for event technology.
- May 2024
13 draft standards sent for consultation
The 13 draft standards were sent to 28 institutions for evaluation and the application file was submitted to MYK.
Details → - September – December 2024
Occupational committee revisions
In committee meetings with ministries, chambers, unions and broadcasters all 13 occupational definitions were revised.
Details → - February 2025
Lighting occupations update
TETSED's application to update MYK's existing lighting standards was accepted; the revised Lighting Technician (L4) and Senior Lighting Technician (L5) drafts were opened for comment.
- 21 September 2025
First two standards in the Official Gazette
Lighting Technician (L4) and Senior Lighting Technician (L5) entered into force.
Details → - 26 October 2025
All 13 standards in force
After three years of work all 13 national occupational standards were published in the Official Gazette.
Details → - November 2025 →
Drafting national qualifications
The qualification-drafting stage began with MYK. Assessment and certification infrastructure comes next; briefings for members and freelancers continue.
Details →
Standards in force.
Level 4 and 5 national occupational standards for lighting, sound, video, rigging, stage management and simultaneous interpretation systems. The first two were published on 21 September 2025, all 13 on 26 October 2025.
Update work and documents
Occupational standards are drafted by institutions mandated by MYK, enter into force through the Official Gazette and are reviewed at least every five years. TETSED's application to update MYK's existing "Lighting Operator" and "Lighting Assistant" standards was accepted.
As the five-year period expired, TETSED also carried out the update of the standards originally prepared by the Radio and Television Broadcasters' Association. The revised drafts and related correspondence are below (in Turkish).
Comment on the draft standards
Download MYK's feedback form, fill it in and email it to the association. Comments are forwarded to MYK collectively.