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
prop master/prop mistress
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work with respect for own safety
organise resources for artistic production
build devices into props
adapt props
preset props
define prop building methods
ensure visual quality of the set
manage personal professional development
design props
set up props in a timely manner
prepare stage effects
safeguard artistic quality of performance
manage stage effects
prevent fire in a performance environment
work safely with machines
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
use technical documentation
work ergonomically
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
use personal protection equipment
prepare personal work environment
maintain props
develop prop effects
adapt to artists' creative demands
understand artistic concepts
change over props
Optional & specialised skills
modify scenic elements during performance
assemble performance equipment
store performance equipment
manage consumables stock
plan pyrotechnical effects
perform first fire intervention
prepare stage weapons
work safely with stage weapons
plan weapon use on stage
develop professional network
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
purchase props
obtain pyrotechnic permits
purchase stage weapons
store pyrotechnical materials
operate pyrotechnical control
store stage weapons
work safely with chemicals
document your own practice
maintain stage weapons
draw prop sketches
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
assemble scenic elements on stage
define prop materials
promote yourself
keep personal administration
obtain stage weapon permits
advise client on technical possibilities
Other matches: dresser · prop maker · costume maker · dance teacher · set buyer
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.