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
woodturner
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
design principles
inspect wood materials
use turning tools
wear appropriate protective gear
manipulate wood
avoid tear-out in woodworking
turn wood
woodworking processes
types of lathe tools
lathe machine parts
quality standards
woodworking tools
types of wood
tend lathe
position cross slide of a lathe
work safely with machines
wood cuts
Optional & specialised skills
timber products
monitor automated machines
operate wood sawing equipment
manufacturing of furniture
sanding techniques
troubleshoot
distinguish wood quality
consult technical resources
identify hazards in the workplace
perform machine maintenance
inspect quality of products
sand wood
keep records of work progress
meet contract specifications
check quality of raw materials
dispose of non-hazardous waste
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of sports equipment
cutting technologies
apply wood finishes
supply machine
manufacturing of daily use goods
set up the controller of a machine
sawing techniques
report defective manufacturing materials
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.