Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
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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
assess power needs
understand artistic concepts
technically design a sound system
perform soundchecks
prepare personal work environment
work ergonomically
set up equipment in a timely manner
provide power distribution
use personal protection equipment
keep up with trends
acoustics
operate an audio mixing console
musical instruments
tune up wireless audio systems
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
adapt to artists' creative demands
manage personal professional development
pack electronic equipment
perform technical sound check
work with respect for own safety
follow safety procedures when working at heights
set up sound reinforcement system
maintain sound equipment
de-rig electronic equipment
fit up sound on stage
Optional & specialised skills
record music
manage technical resources stock
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
use audio reproduction software
maintain system layout for a production
keep personal administration
adapt artistic plan to location
edit recorded sound
set up basic recording
safeguard artistic quality of performance
draw up artistic production
document your own practice
advise client on technical possibilities
develop professional network
manage consumables stock
plan a recording
operate sound live
manage signoff of an installed system
promote yourself
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
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.