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
instrument technician
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
safeguard artistic quality of performance
work safely with chemicals
maintain sound equipment
use personal protection equipment
manage personal professional development
work safely with machines
prevent technical problems with musical instruments
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
store performance equipment
understand artistic concepts
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
work with respect for own safety
prepare personal work environment
use communication equipment
manage consumables stock
perform technical sound check
use technical documentation
prevent undesired changes to sound design
maintain musical instruments
set up equipment in a timely manner
tune instruments on stage
draw up instrument setup
work ergonomically
assemble performance equipment
adapt to artists' creative demands
repair musical instruments
prepare instruments for performance
Optional & specialised skills
prevent fire in a performance environment
fit up sound on stage
advise client on technical possibilities
tune keyboard music instruments
keep personal administration
document your own practice
organise resources for artistic production
tune stringed musical instruments
develop professional network
tune up wireless audio systems
promote yourself
rewire electronic musical instruments
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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.