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
deep-sea fishery worker
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work in outdoor conditions
deterioration of fish products
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
handle fish products
operate ship equipment
health and safety regulations
support vessel manoeuvres
vessel safety equipment
follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
assist anchoring operations
assist in ship maintenance
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
swim
functions of vessel deck equipment
maintain safe navigation watches
fisheries legislation
follow verbal instructions
operate fish capture equipment
fishing gear
quality of fish products
use fishing vessel equipment
operate fishing equipment machinery
preserve fish products
physical parts of the vessel
assist emergency services
Optional & specialised skills
operate ship rescue machinery
maintain ship logs
operate fish processing equipment
collect weather-related data
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
prepare deck equipment
use radar navigation
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
operate traditional water depth measurement equipment
handle cargo
manage engine-room resources
maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
assist in maritime rescue operations
coordinate the ship crew
prepare lifeboats
wash gutted fish
unmoor vessels
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
wash decks of ships
report to captain
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
fish anatomy
radars
support fishery training procedures
secure ships using rope
use maritime English
conduct on board safety inspections
extinguish fires
fisheries management
remove parts of fish
operate echo sounding equipment
analyse weather forecast
sell fish and seafood
fire-fighting systems
Other matches: aquaculture cage mooring worker · drainage worker · agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacher · water-based aquaculture worker · fisheries boatmaster
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.