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
farrier
ESCO occupation · 8 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
control animal movement
carry out post hoof-trimming activities
assess the footcare requirements of the equid
make farrier tools and supplies
attach horseshoes
prepare equid hooves
analyse animal locomotion
advise horse owners on farriery requirements
Optional & specialised skills
types of metal
shape metal over anvils
apply smithing techniques
manage animal biosecurity
manage time in agricultural production
create solutions to problems
forging processes
use different communication channels
work independently in agriculture
understand the needs of animals
manage animal hygiene
work with blacksmithing power tools
work with blacksmithing hand tools
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.