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