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
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
hydraulics
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
handle refrigerant transfer pumps
mechanical engineering
maintain records of maintenance interventions
conduct routine machinery checks
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
refrigerants
thermodynamics
interpret 2D plans
apply health and safety standards
interpret 3D plans
monitor utility equipment
use testing equipment
Optional & specialised skills
examine engineering principles
arrange equipment repairs
perform maintenance on installed equipment
install firestops
lay pipe installation
lead a team
drain hazardous liquids
install air conditioning device
install ventilation equipment
install heating furnace
install heating boiler
resolve equipment malfunctions
use personal protection equipment
install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts
install electrical and electronic equipment
Other matches: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) drafter · heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer · heating, ventilation, air conditioning engineer · fisheries refrigeration engineer · heating engineer
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.