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
firefighter instructor
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
extinguish fires
teach fire fighting principles
educate on emergency management
provide first aid
fire-fighting systems
perform classroom management
assess students
guarantee students' safety
manage major incidents
hydraulics
fire prevention procedures
work as a team in a hazardous environment
ensure student welfare
test safety strategies
observe student's progress
fire safety regulations
evacuate people from buildings
provide advice on breaches of regulation
apply intercultural teaching strategies
Optional & specialised skills
perform risk analysis
coordinate with other emergency services
manage emergency care situations
assist students in their learning
educate public on fire safety
perform search and rescue missions
perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
maintain safety systems
plan health and safety procedures
environmental policy
use different types of fire extinguishers
use geographic information systems
pollution legislation
climb trees
manage resources for educational purposes
adult education
pyrotechnic articles legislation
safely instruct about fitness
relay messages through radio and telephone systems
provide lesson materials
ensure public safety and security
Other matches: marine firefighter · sports instructor · firefighter · truck driving instructor · bus driving instructor
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.