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
heating engineer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
resolve equipment malfunctions
thermodynamics
operate soldering equipment
perform test run
record test data
consult technical resources
install heating furnace
perform maintenance on installed equipment
use testing equipment
install radiators
use measurement instruments
fuel gas
conduct routine machinery checks
types of fuels
read standard blueprints
install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts
operate welding equipment
Optional & specialised skills
provide customer information related to repairs
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
estimate restoration costs
install gas heaters
repair heating equipment
answer requests for quotation
install heat pump
order supplies
perform risk analysis
write records for repairs
install solar water heater
identify customer's needs
apply technical communication skills
install in-floor and in-wall heating
dispose of hazardous waste
advise on safety improvements
install wood heater
troubleshoot
issue sales invoices
install heating boiler
metal thermal conductivity
provide technical documentation
lay pipe installation
repair ventilation equipment
prepare compliance documents
Other matches: heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineer · technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment · heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer · heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) drafter · thermal 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.