Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
sheet metal worker
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply arc welding techniques
tend metal sawing machine
work ergonomically
follow health and safety procedures in construction
operate handheld riveting equipment
align components
metal thermal conductivity
inspect construction supplies
use sheet metal shears
metal joining technologies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
rivet types
apply spot welding techniques
interpret 2D plans
recognise signs of corrosion
interpret 3D plans
use safety equipment in construction
types of metal
clip sheet metal objects together
use metalworking tools
Optional & specialised skills
process incoming construction supplies
cut metal products
operate rust proofing spray gun
metal smoothing technologies
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
shape sheet metal objects
work in a construction team
program a CNC controller
transport construction supplies
monitor automated machines
remove rust from motor vehicles
operate soldering equipment
replace defect components
mark a metal workpiece using punch
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
ensure equipment availability
tend punch press
keep records of work progress
apply brazing techniques
operate manual planer
install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts
keep personal administration
anchor sheet metal
cutting technologies
Other matches: hydraulic forging press worker · industrial arts vocational teacher · blacksmith · scrap metal operative · paper cutter operator
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.