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
video technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adapt to artists' creative demands
pack electronic equipment
run a projection
keep up with trends
work with respect for own safety
understand artistic concepts
prepare personal work environment
maintain audiovisual equipment
manage personal professional development
set up equipment in a timely manner
set up projection equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
adjust projector
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
set up cameras
use personal protection equipment
work ergonomically
Optional & specialised skills
maintain system layout for a production
safeguard artistic quality of performance
advise client on technical possibilities
develop professional network
document your own practice
adapt artistic plan to location
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
manage consumables stock
promote yourself
keep personal administration
draw up artistic production
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
manage signoff of an installed system
manage technical resources stock
Other matches: audio-visual technician · lighting technician · stage technician · video artist · video 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.