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
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
thermodynamics
conduct routine machinery checks
handle refrigerant transfer pumps
refrigerants
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
monitor utility equipment
hydraulics
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
use testing equipment
apply health and safety standards
interpret 2D plans
mechanical engineering
maintain records of maintenance interventions
interpret 3D plans
Optional & specialised skills
arrange equipment repairs
install ventilation equipment
use personal protection equipment
install heating boiler
install firestops
install electrical and electronic equipment
lay pipe installation
examine engineering principles
install air conditioning device
perform maintenance on installed equipment
lead a team
drain hazardous liquids
install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts
resolve equipment malfunctions
install heating furnace
Other matches: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) drafter · heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer · heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineer · fisheries refrigeration engineer · heating engineer
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.