Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Network engineer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
roofer
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lay interlocking roof tiles
use safety equipment in construction
follow safety procedures when working at heights
install roof flashing
perform roof maintenance
install insulation material
work ergonomically
use measurement instruments
follow health and safety procedures in construction
interpret 2D plans
roofing techniques
interpret 3D plans
secure working area
construct wood roofs
apply roll roofing
remove roofs
transport construction supplies
install gutters
inspect construction supplies
recognise signs of wood rot
prepare roofing materials
inspect roofs
sort waste
Optional & specialised skills
apply proofing membranes
use sander
energy efficiency
operate forklift
install metal roofing
answer requests for quotation
building codes
install facade cladding
keep records of work progress
advise on construction materials
plan scaffolding
maintain work area cleanliness
asbestos removal regulations
order construction supplies
process incoming construction supplies
calculate needs for construction supplies
energy performance of buildings
roofing drones
establish green roof
work in a construction team
thatch roofs
install roof windows
lay non-interlocking roof tiles
crane load charts
build scaffolding
install lightning protection system
solar panel mounting systems
keep personal administration
monitor stock level
Other matches: roofing supervisor · solar energy technician · lumber grader · prepress operator · rustproofer
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.