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
carpenter
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply wood finishes
keep track of wooden elements
use measurement instruments
interpret 3D plans
create smooth wood surface
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 2D plans
keep sawing equipment in good condition
work ergonomically
install wood elements in structures
sort waste
join wood elements
types of wood
inspect construction supplies
install wood hardware
create wood joints
wood cuts
follow health and safety procedures in construction
identify wood warp
snap chalk line
clean wood surface
transport construction supplies
install construction profiles
woodworking tools
Optional & specialised skills
install insulation material
operate band saw
operate crosscut saw
estimate restoration costs
maintain work area cleanliness
use squaring pole
apply restoration techniques
energy performance of buildings
asbestos removal regulations
work in a construction team
loading charts for transportation of goods
order construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
create cutting plan
answer requests for quotation
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
monitor stock level
program a CNC controller
operate table saw
assess conservation needs
maintain equipment
construct wood roofs
build scaffolding
process incoming construction supplies
use sander
secure working area
calculate needs for construction supplies
keep personal administration
operate wood router
keep records of work progress
Other matches: set builder · carpenter supervisor · staircase installer · scenery technician · roofer
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.