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
create solutions to problems
use a computer
prepare samples for testing
define quality standards
perform sample testing
define data quality criteria
apply safety management
inspect quality of products
maintain test equipment
lead inspections
operate precision measuring equipment
ensure public safety and security
prepare technical reports
record survey measurements
monitor manufacturing quality standards
quality standards
Optional & specialised skills
revise quality control systems documentation
define manufacturing quality criteria
grading systems
recommend product improvements
apply health and safety standards
report defective manufacturing materials
grade engineered wood
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
manufacturing processes
non-destructive testing
identify improvement actions
use technical documentation
quality assurance methodologies
identify preventive actions
oversee quality control
types of wood
conduct performance tests
write technical reports
read engineering drawings
analyse production processes for improvement
work safely with machines
use testing equipment
read standard blueprints
check quality of products on the production line
database quality standards
check quality of raw materials
grade pulp
use non-destructive testing equipment
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.