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
livestock advisor
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
animal nutrition
research livestock production
livestock reproduction
use agricultural information systems and databases
use different communication channels
provide livestock advice and guidance
marketing principles
crop production principles
livestock feeding
animal welfare legislation
agricultural production principles
quality criteria for livestock feed production
livestock species
biosecurity
livestock farming systems
supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
advise on livestock productivity
health and safety regulations
customer relationship management
make decisions regarding livestock management
livestock selection principles
consultation methods
comply with agricultural code of practice
estimate costs in farm
manage livestock
Optional & specialised skills
computerised feeding systems
agritourism
select livestock
manage animal hygiene
agricultural business management
manage stable
manage brand assets
turf management
organic farming
manage the health and welfare of livestock
manage farm supplies
monitor livestock
manage agricultural staff
develop management plans
develop personal skills
feed livestock
maintain farm equipment
ecology
manage production enterprise
manage animal biosecurity
operate farm equipment
Other matches: public funding advisor · motor vehicles parts advisor · humanitarian advisor · academic advisor · livestock worker
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.