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
scenery technician
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure visual quality of the set
adapt to artists' creative demands
follow safety procedures when working at heights
set up equipment in a timely manner
use personal protection equipment
modify scenic elements during performance
handle scenic elements during rehearsal
work ergonomically
prepare personal work environment
draw stage layouts
keep up with trends
dismantle the rehearsal set
assemble scenic elements on stage
work with respect for own safety
prevent fire in a performance environment
mark the information from the ground plans on the stage area
manage personal professional development
understand artistic concepts
assemble the rehearsal set
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
Optional & specialised skills
document your own practice
preset props
prevent technical problems with stage equipment
change over props
draw up artistic production
maintain system layout for a production
develop professional network
manage signoff of an installed system
perform first fire intervention
prevent technical problems with scenic elements
safeguard artistic quality of performance
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
promote yourself
manage consumables stock
advise client on technical possibilities
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
adapt artistic plan to location
draw up stage layouts digitally
work safely with chemicals
manage technical resources stock
keep personal administration
maintain theatre sets
Other matches: stagehand · veterinary technician · scenic painter · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical 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.