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
audio production technician
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fit up sound on stage
tune up wireless audio systems
provide power distribution
prepare personal work environment
de-rig electronic equipment
set up equipment in a timely manner
set up sound reinforcement system
follow safety procedures when working at heights
maintain sound equipment
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt to artists' creative demands
operate an audio mixing console
work ergonomically
understand artistic concepts
acoustics
assess power needs
use personal protection equipment
musical instruments
perform soundchecks
perform technical sound check
keep up with trends
pack electronic equipment
manage personal professional development
work with respect for own safety
technically design a sound system
Optional & specialised skills
edit recorded sound
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
draw up artistic production
use audio reproduction software
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
promote yourself
document your own practice
plan a recording
adapt artistic plan to location
manage technical resources stock
safeguard artistic quality of performance
keep personal administration
manage consumables stock
maintain system layout for a production
set up basic recording
advise client on technical possibilities
record music
operate sound live
develop professional network
manage signoff of an installed system
Other matches: recording studio technician · audio-visual technician · video technician · audiology technician · stage technician
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.