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
instrument technician
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adapt to artists' creative demands
use communication equipment
prevent undesired changes to sound design
maintain musical instruments
draw up instrument setup
prepare instruments for performance
prevent technical problems with musical instruments
use technical documentation
understand artistic concepts
store performance equipment
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
set up equipment in a timely manner
maintain sound equipment
work with respect for own safety
tune instruments on stage
manage personal professional development
assemble performance equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
repair musical instruments
work ergonomically
prepare personal work environment
use personal protection equipment
manage consumables stock
work safely with machines
perform technical sound check
work safely with chemicals
Optional & specialised skills
tune up wireless audio systems
document your own practice
tune stringed musical instruments
develop professional network
promote yourself
fit up sound on stage
organise resources for artistic production
tune keyboard music instruments
prevent fire in a performance environment
rewire electronic musical instruments
keep personal administration
advise client on technical possibilities
Other matches: metrology technician · surgical instrument maker · optical instrument repairer · musical instrument technician · avionics 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.