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
construction scaffolder
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret 2D plans
construct working platform
follow health and safety procedures in construction
interpret 3D plans
use measurement instruments
position base plates
position sole plates
work in a construction team
recognise signs of corrosion
follow safety procedures when working at heights
recognise signs of wood rot
dismantle scaffolding
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
work ergonomically
scaffolding components
position guardrails and toeboards
build scaffolding
Optional & specialised skills
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
work safely with machines
keep records of work progress
transport construction supplies
process incoming construction supplies
install scaffolding pump jacks
plan scaffolding
keep personal administration
position outriggers
mechanical tools
rig loads
construction product regulation
inspect scaffolding
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.