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
install PVC piping
install metal gas piping
interpret 3D plans
electricity
install construction profiles
use measurement instruments
inspect construction supplies
install wood hardware
install oven
install cooktops
check water pressure
replace faucets
work ergonomically
types of piping
use safety equipment in construction
follow health and safety procedures in construction
plumbing tools
interpret 2D plans
snap chalk line
unload cargo
load cargo
Optional & specialised skills
take payments for bills
use metal bending techniques
operate wood sawing equipment
sort waste
vehicle cargo capacity
operate GPS systems
road transport legislation
handle customer complaints
operate grinding hand tools
dispose of non-hazardous waste
install plumbing systems
attach PEX pipe
maintain work area cleanliness
demonstrate products' features
install electrical household appliances
process customer orders
types of cooktops
prepare copper pipes for use as gas lines
cut wall chases
use sander
pack goods
keep records of work progress
process incoming construction supplies
protect surfaces during construction work
keep personal administration
manufacturer's instructions for electrical household appliances
operate hand drill
work in a construction team
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.