Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
staircase installer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
position carriage
apply wood finishes
use measurement instruments
use safety equipment in construction
work in a construction team
clean wood surface
interpret 3D plans
work ergonomically
follow health and safety procedures in construction
transport construction supplies
fasten treads and risers
join wood elements
inspect construction supplies
snap chalk line
woodworking tools
install handrail
interpret 2D plans
Optional & specialised skills
create smooth wood surface
estimate restoration costs
use CAD software
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
wood cuts
sort waste
follow safety procedures when working at heights
keep personal administration
answer requests for quotation
create architectural sketches
select restoration activities
maintain work area cleanliness
apply restoration techniques
install spindles
calculate needs for construction supplies
order construction supplies
install newel posts
process incoming construction supplies
calculate stairs rise and run
create cutting plan
cut stair carriages
operate wood router
monitor stock level
keep records of work progress
place carpet
protect surfaces during construction work
types of carpet
types of wood
operate table saw
advise on construction materials
operate hand drill
Other matches: ornamental metal worker · tent installer · plate glass installer · resilient floor layer · irrigation system installer
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.