Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
landscape gardener
ESCO occupation · 33 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prune hedges and trees
plant species
pest control in plants
propagate plants
use gardening equipment
work in outdoor conditions
landscaping materials
handle chemical products for soil and plants
ecology
prepare the ground
build fences
plant green plants
prune plants
execute disease and pest control activities
principles of landscape construction
operate landscaping equipment
nurse trees
pruning techniques
maintain ground
horticulture principles
put up signs
maintain landscape site
nurse plants
pruning types
perform weed control operations
prepare planting area
transport physical resources within the work area
environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
perform pest control
prepare planting area for planting
grow plants
design principles
plant disease control
Optional & specialised skills
develop architectural plans
manage landscape design projects
crop production principles
establish vertical gardens
agronomy
supervise landscape projects
manage time in landscaping
establish green roof
build garden masonry
herbicides sprayers
prepare flower arrangements
make decisions regarding landscaping
assist in interior plant projects
rainwater management
manage agricultural staff
work in a landscape team
prepare site for construction
organic farming
create garden areas in cemeteries
manage rainwater
Other matches: groundsman/groundswoman · interior landscaper · garden labourer · landscape architect · landscape designer
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.