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
railway car upholsterer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
fasten components
apply health and safety standards
wear appropriate protective gear
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
carry out measurements of parts
read engineering drawings
use power tools
troubleshoot
test electronic units
read standard blueprints
align components
use technical documentation
upholstery tools
quality standards
Optional & specialised skills
install low voltage wiring
repair wiring
upholster transport equipment's interior pieces
install plumbing systems
install transport vehicle interior components
sew textile-based articles
install floor coverings
tend CNC engraving machine
use manual sewing techniques
inspect quality of products
keep records of work progress
sew pieces of fabric
install wall coverings
mechanics of trains
tend CNC metal punch press
cut fabrics
tend CNC laser cutting machine
electricity
tend CNC grinding machine
tend CNC drilling machine
manufacture fabric furnishings
perform upholstery repair
electrical wiring plans
tend CNC milling machine
provide customized upholstery
install transport equipment lighting
Other matches: motor vehicle upholsterer · upholsterer · railway sales agent · furniture cleaner · marine upholsterer
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.