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
carpenter
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply wood finishes
identify wood warp
keep track of wooden elements
work ergonomically
create wood joints
install construction profiles
install wood hardware
snap chalk line
clean wood surface
wood cuts
install wood elements in structures
join wood elements
sort waste
use measurement instruments
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
create smooth wood surface
follow health and safety procedures in construction
interpret 2D plans
transport construction supplies
woodworking tools
types of wood
interpret 3D plans
keep sawing equipment in good condition
Optional & specialised skills
asbestos removal regulations
order construction supplies
energy performance of buildings
loading charts for transportation of goods
build scaffolding
keep personal administration
monitor stock level
calculate needs for construction supplies
use squaring pole
create cutting plan
keep records of work progress
operate table saw
operate band saw
operate crosscut saw
maintain equipment
answer requests for quotation
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
maintain work area cleanliness
secure working area
construct wood roofs
process incoming construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
operate wood router
program a CNC controller
apply restoration techniques
use sander
estimate restoration costs
assess conservation needs
work in a construction team
install insulation material
Other matches: set builder · carpenter supervisor · staircase installer · scenery technician · roofer
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.