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
head of workshop
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
budget set costs
consult with design team
develop project schedule
use personal protection equipment
plan workshop activity
work safely with chemicals
adapt to artists' creative demands
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
calculate design costs
analyse the need for technical resources
work ergonomically
work safely with machines
support a designer in the developing process
manage schedule of tasks
commission set construction
lead a team
update budget
prevent fire in a performance environment
manage supplies
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
use technical documentation
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
follow safety procedures when working at heights
perform quality control of design during a run
promote health and safety
work with respect for own safety
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
plan teamwork
Optional & specialised skills
organise training
provide documentation
oversee quality control
document safety actions
use specialised design software
archive documentation related to the work
write risk assessment on performing arts production
provide first aid
make set construction drawings
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
perform first fire intervention
manage consumables stock
Other matches: head sommelier · deputy head teacher · housekeeping supervisor · head chef · university department head
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.