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
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ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
follow health and safety procedures in construction
follow safety procedures when working at heights
work from suspended access cradle
inspect climbing equipment
work in a construction team
climbing equipment
construct working platform
work ergonomically
handle equipment while suspended
spot other climbers
build scaffolding
Optional & specialised skills
keep personal administration
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
install insulation material
lay bricks
inspect scaffolding
keep records of work progress
perform search and rescue missions
clean glass surfaces
prune hedges and trees
set window
blast surface
clean building facade
inspect wind turbines
inspect concrete structures
risk assessment for window cleaning
paint surfaces
inspect paintwork
inspect insulation
inspect masonry work
inspect roofs
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.