Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
goldsmith
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
cast jewellery metal
create jewellery
heat jewellery metals
use jewellery equipment
build jewellery models
metal and metal ore products
characteristics of precious metals
jewellery processes
smoothen rough jewel parts
develop jewellery designs
clean jewellery pieces
cut metal products
pour molten metal into moulds
select metals for jewellery
select gems for jewellery
apply smithing techniques
Optional & specialised skills
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
electroplating metal materials
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
design objects to be crafted
pass on trade techniques
apply restoration techniques
imitation jewellery
maintain jewels and watches
engraving technologies
watches and jewellery products
perform enamelling
advise customers on jewellery and watches
electroplating processes
perform damascening
select restoration activities
engrave patterns
trade in jewellery
coining
evaluate restoration procedures
record jewel weight
adjust jewellery
jewellery product categories
estimate restoration costs
mount stones in jewels
record jewel processing time
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.