Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
bricklayer
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret 2D plans
finish mortar joints
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
interpret 3D plans
secure working area
lay bricks
install construction profiles
sort waste
work ergonomically
follow safety procedures when working at heights
split bricks
transport construction supplies
snap chalk line
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use measurement instruments
check straightness of brick
mix construction grouts
Optional & specialised skills
reinforce concrete
remove concrete forms
maintain work area cleanliness
apply finish to concrete
place concrete forms
install insulation material
process incoming construction supplies
operate surveying instruments
maintain equipment
rig loads
keep personal administration
apply restoration techniques
pour concrete
mix concrete
work in a construction team
install falsework
use squaring pole
operate masonry power saw
monitor stock level
inspect supplied concrete
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
build scaffolding
keep records of work progress
document survey operations
apply proofing membranes
order construction supplies
estimate restoration costs
screed concrete
building codes
calculate needs for construction supplies
Other matches: bricklaying supervisor
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.