Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
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Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
structural ironworker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
align components
work ergonomically
operate rust proofing spray gun
metal thermal conductivity
inspect construction supplies
rivet types
follow safety procedures when working at heights
tend metal sawing machine
metal joining technologies
apply spot welding techniques
operate handheld riveting equipment
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 3D plans
set up reinforcing steel
follow health and safety procedures in construction
tie reinforcing steel
types of metal
remove rust from motor vehicles
apply arc welding techniques
interpret 2D plans
spot metal imperfections
types of sawing blades
Optional & specialised skills
apply thermite welding techniques
tend riveting machine
recognise signs of corrosion
apply brazing techniques
transport construction supplies
program a CNC controller
prepare pieces for joining
rig loads
process incoming construction supplies
guide cranes
manipulate glass
keep personal administration
keep records of work progress
replace defect components
work in a construction team
monitor automated machines
ensure equipment availability
operate soldering equipment
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
metal smoothing technologies
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
cutting technologies
tend metal planer
set window
operate manual planer
Other matches: structural ironwork supervisor · ornamental metal worker · calculation engineer · installation engineer · material stress analyst
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.