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
lumber grader
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply safety management
report test findings
tally lumber
monitor manufacturing quality standards
apply health and safety standards
construction products
manufacturing processes
ensure public safety and security
distinguish lumber categories
inspect quality of products
perform sample testing
operate precision measuring equipment
grade lumber
wood products
examine lumber
prepare technical reports
use non-destructive testing equipment
maintain test equipment
prepare samples for testing
define quality standards
quality assurance methodologies
lead inspections
conduct performance tests
define data quality criteria
oversee quality control
timber products
record test data
quality standards
types of wood
use a computer
distinguish wood quality
mark lumber
grading systems
record survey measurements
Optional & specialised skills
recommend product improvements
woodworking tools
negotiate price
set quality assurance objectives
inspect trees
manage supplies
meet contract specifications
revise quality control systems documentation
assess felled timber quality
check quality of raw materials
handle timber-based products
work safely with machines
wear appropriate protective gear
manufacturer's recommended price
woodworking processes
wood cuts
record production data for quality control
assess felled timber volume
define manufacturing quality criteria
liaise with managers
handle timber
use testing equipment
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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.