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
scenery technician
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work with respect for own safety
prepare personal work environment
keep up with trends
work ergonomically
ensure visual quality of the set
modify scenic elements during performance
adapt to artists' creative demands
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
set up equipment in a timely manner
manage personal professional development
draw stage layouts
dismantle the rehearsal set
assemble scenic elements on stage
use personal protection equipment
handle scenic elements during rehearsal
assemble the rehearsal set
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
prevent fire in a performance environment
understand artistic concepts
follow safety procedures when working at heights
Optional & specialised skills
work safely with chemicals
perform first fire intervention
draw up stage layouts digitally
maintain theatre sets
change over props
adapt artistic plan to location
keep personal administration
advise client on technical possibilities
develop professional network
manage consumables stock
promote yourself
manage technical resources stock
draw up artistic production
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
manage signoff of an installed system
preset props
maintain system layout for a production
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
prevent technical problems with scenic elements
safeguard artistic quality of performance
document your own practice
prevent technical problems with stage equipment
Other matches: stagehand · veterinary technician · scenic painter · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician
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.