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
agricultural inspector
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor work site
communicate health and safety measures
health, safety and hygiene legislation
collect samples for analysis
environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
ensure compliance with legal requirements
agronomical production principles
enforce sanitation procedures
pollution prevention
agricultural production principles
conduct environmental surveys
identify hazards in the workplace
analyse business processes
perform inspection analysis
write work-related reports
undertake inspections
follow up complaint reports
incidents and accidents recording
Optional & specialised skills
animal welfare
European pesticide legislation
gather data
cost management
present evidence
manage farm supplies
manage maintenance operations
collect weather-related data
provide livestock advice and guidance
assess environmental impact
develop agricultural production plans
inspect animal welfare management
check payment
agricultural chemicals
budgetary principles
perform food safety checks
food safety principles
advise on soil and water protection
conduct field work
provide advice to farmers
monitor crops
keep task records
horticulture principles
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
analyse environmental data
agricultural equipment
inspect machinery
quality criteria for storage facilities
Other matches: healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · textile quality inspector · utilities inspector · rolling stock engine inspector
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.