Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
construction scaffolder
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 3D plans
scaffolding components
recognise signs of corrosion
dismantle scaffolding
inspect construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
follow health and safety procedures in construction
construct working platform
position guardrails and toeboards
interpret 2D plans
build scaffolding
use measurement instruments
position sole plates
recognise signs of wood rot
work in a construction team
work ergonomically
position base plates
Optional & specialised skills
position outriggers
transport construction supplies
install scaffolding pump jacks
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
inspect scaffolding
keep personal administration
rig loads
process incoming construction supplies
mechanical tools
construction product regulation
work safely with machines
plan scaffolding
keep records of work progress
Other matches: construction scaffolding supervisor · event scaffolder · underwater construction supervisor · building construction worker · road construction 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.