Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
audio production technician
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
understand artistic concepts
provide power distribution
technically design a sound system
maintain sound equipment
acoustics
operate an audio mixing console
adapt to artists' creative demands
de-rig electronic equipment
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
perform technical sound check
assess power needs
perform soundchecks
manage personal professional development
follow safety procedures when working at heights
pack electronic equipment
tune up wireless audio systems
keep up with trends
work with respect for own safety
set up equipment in a timely manner
use personal protection equipment
musical instruments
set up sound reinforcement system
prepare personal work environment
fit up sound on stage
Optional & specialised skills
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
adapt artistic plan to location
use audio reproduction software
promote yourself
advise client on technical possibilities
operate sound live
manage consumables stock
keep personal administration
draw up artistic production
manage signoff of an installed system
record music
safeguard artistic quality of performance
plan a recording
set up basic recording
develop professional network
manage technical resources stock
edit recorded sound
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
maintain system layout for a production
document your own practice
Other matches: recording studio technician · audio-visual technician · video technician · audiology technician · stage 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.