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
woodturner
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lathe machine parts
types of wood
turn wood
tend lathe
design principles
woodworking processes
avoid tear-out in woodworking
wear appropriate protective gear
manipulate wood
position cross slide of a lathe
inspect wood materials
wood cuts
quality standards
work safely with machines
woodworking tools
use turning tools
types of lathe tools
Optional & specialised skills
check quality of raw materials
supply machine
inspect quality of products
consult technical resources
dispose of non-hazardous waste
cutting technologies
apply wood finishes
operate wood sawing equipment
meet contract specifications
report defective manufacturing materials
set up the controller of a machine
manufacturing of furniture
timber products
keep records of work progress
sand wood
monitor automated machines
manufacturing of sports equipment
distinguish wood quality
manufacturing of daily use goods
sawing techniques
troubleshoot
perform machine maintenance
sanding techniques
identify hazards in the workplace
record production data for quality control
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.