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
horse breeder
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
control animal movement
livestock species
manage livestock
health and safety regulations
livestock reproduction
care for juvenile animals
monitor the welfare of animals
provide first aid to animals
provide nutrition to animals
assist animal birth
feed livestock
administer specific drugs to facilitate breeding
livestock feeding
manage animal biosecurity
dispose of dead animals
maintain professional records
operate farm equipment
monitor livestock
manage the health and welfare of livestock
signs of animal illness
administer treatment to animals
animal nutrition
select livestock
advise horse owners on farriery requirements
manage horse breeding
create animal records
animal welfare legislation
assist in transportation of animals
manage animal hygiene
maintain animal accommodation
equine dental diseases
train horses
Optional & specialised skills
advise on animal purchase
maintain welfare of animals during transportation
maintain equipment
work with veterinarians
animal welfare
advise on animal welfare
assess management of animals
implement exercise activities for animals
train animals
advise customers on appropriate pet care
assess animal behaviour
computerised feeding systems
assess animal nutrition
Other matches: bee breeder · pig breeder · poultry breeder · dog breeder · fur animals breeder
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.