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
kitchen unit installer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow health and safety procedures in construction
unload cargo
check water pressure
use safety equipment in construction
replace faucets
load cargo
install cooktops
use measurement instruments
work ergonomically
types of piping
electricity
install construction profiles
snap chalk line
plumbing tools
inspect construction supplies
install oven
interpret 3D plans
install wood hardware
interpret 2D plans
install PVC piping
install metal gas piping
Optional & specialised skills
operate grinding hand tools
types of cooktops
install plumbing systems
process incoming construction supplies
operate GPS systems
take payments for bills
protect surfaces during construction work
handle customer complaints
process customer orders
use metal bending techniques
install electrical household appliances
attach PEX pipe
use sander
operate hand drill
work in a construction team
prepare copper pipes for use as gas lines
dispose of non-hazardous waste
sort waste
demonstrate products' features
vehicle cargo capacity
pack goods
maintain work area cleanliness
keep records of work progress
operate wood sawing equipment
cut wall chases
keep personal administration
manufacturer's instructions for electrical household appliances
road transport legislation
Other matches: kitchen assistant · kitchen porter · restaurant manager · cabinet maker · head chef
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.