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
toymaker
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 52 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain records of maintenance interventions
operate sandblaster
inspect toys and games for damage
woodworking tools
assemble toys
use repair manuals
toys and games safety recommendations
maintain customer service
toys and games categories
operate battery test equipment
estimate restoration costs
types of brushes
extract products from moulds
replace defect components
sanding techniques
woodworking processes
provide customer follow-up services
ensure quality of final product
pack goods
maintain equipment
use tools for toy repair
apply a protective layer
repair toys
types of toy materials
Optional & specialised skills
cut textiles
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
sew textile-based articles
maintain plastic machinery
keep stock records
assemble metal parts
assemble electronic units
mark designs on metal pieces
types of wood
order supplies
join wood elements
operate handheld riveting equipment
maintain relationship with suppliers
apply stitching techniques
manipulate wood
electronics
sell toys and games
manage a small-to-medium business
operate soldering equipment
heat metals
toys and games industry
toys and games trends
cut metal products
operate welding equipment
manage schedule of tasks
manipulate plastic
manipulate metal
operate plastic machinery
negotiate supplier arrangements
textile materials
metal smoothing technologies
join metals
demonstrate functionality of toys and games
set up the controller of a machine
stuff toys
develop professional network
identify customer's needs
perform toys finishing
estimate restoration costs of antique items
use painting equipment
casting processes
adhesives
manual cutting processes for leather
finish plastic products
create smooth wood surface
develop product design
maintain professional administration
issue sales invoices
operate wood sawing equipment
assemble plastic parts
repair plastic machinery
types of plastic
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.