Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Civil engineer
Graphic designer
rail traffic controller
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 4 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mark differences in colours
operate train integrated electronic control centre
use different communication channels
signal boxes
mechanics of trains
oversee the daily train operations plan
oversee operational safety on trains
maintain railway signal equipment
signal box parts
react calmly in stressful situations
manage train working timetable
train routes
operate LED-based panel signal boxes
test railway signalling equipment
modern power signalling systems
operate train signalling equipment
write signalling reports
handle stressful situations
operate railway communication systems
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: rail switchperson · air traffic controller · train dispatcher · tram controller · air traffic instructor
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.