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
product grader
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply safety management
define data quality criteria
lead inspections
record survey measurements
monitor manufacturing quality standards
perform sample testing
operate precision measuring equipment
prepare technical reports
ensure public safety and security
define quality standards
inspect quality of products
use a computer
quality standards
prepare samples for testing
create solutions to problems
maintain test equipment
Optional & specialised skills
apply health and safety standards
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
conduct performance tests
analyse production processes for improvement
database quality standards
check quality of raw materials
work safely with machines
types of wood
identify preventive actions
define manufacturing quality criteria
recommend product improvements
write technical reports
read engineering drawings
grade pulp
non-destructive testing
manufacturing processes
use technical documentation
grade engineered wood
use testing equipment
revise quality control systems documentation
check quality of products on the production line
report defective manufacturing materials
grading systems
use non-destructive testing equipment
oversee quality control
identify improvement actions
read standard blueprints
quality assurance methodologies
Other matches: product quality controller · product quality inspector · product assembly inspector · cigar inspector · consumer goods inspector
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.