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
farrier
ESCO occupation · 8 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
control animal movement
carry out post hoof-trimming activities
analyse animal locomotion
prepare equid hooves
advise horse owners on farriery requirements
make farrier tools and supplies
assess the footcare requirements of the equid
attach horseshoes
Optional & specialised skills
understand the needs of animals
forging processes
types of metal
create solutions to problems
work independently in agriculture
manage animal biosecurity
apply smithing techniques
work with blacksmithing power tools
work with blacksmithing hand tools
manage time in agricultural production
manage animal hygiene
shape metal over anvils
use different communication channels
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.