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
carry out measurements of parts
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
use power tools
apply health and safety standards
test electronic units
quality standards
read standard blueprints
fasten components
align components
use technical documentation
wear appropriate protective gear
troubleshoot
upholstery tools
read engineering drawings
Optional & specialised skills
install floor coverings
provide customized upholstery
install low voltage wiring
electrical wiring plans
install transport vehicle interior components
electricity
sew textile-based articles
install transport equipment lighting
install plumbing systems
repair wiring
tend CNC metal punch press
use manual sewing techniques
tend CNC grinding machine
cut fabrics
inspect quality of products
tend CNC milling machine
sew pieces of fabric
perform upholstery repair
tend CNC drilling machine
install wall coverings
mechanics of trains
upholster transport equipment's interior pieces
keep records of work progress
tend CNC engraving machine
manufacture fabric furnishings
tend CNC laser cutting machine
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.