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
guide dog instructor
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
evaluate dogs
assess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together
assist social service users with physical disabilities
guide dog training methods
show social competences
implement training programmes for animals
provide animal training
protect health and safety when handling animals
deal with challenging people
implement exercise activities for animals
control animal movement
visual disability
dog behaviour
create animal records
animal welfare legislation
advise customers on appropriate pet care
train animals and individuals to work together
Optional & specialised skills
instruct on animal care
administer appointments
provide first aid to animals
physiology of animals
work with veterinarians
support individuals to adjust to physical disability
tolerate stress
design training programmes for animals
provide nutrition to animals
animal welfare
manage a small-to-medium business
provide an enriching environment for animals
assist in transportation of animals
maintain professional administration
anatomy of animals
stay alert
maintain animal accommodation
advise on animal purchase
interview people
Other matches: dog trainer · horse riding instructor · survival instructor · sports instructor · truck 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.