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
woodturner
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect wood materials
lathe machine parts
woodworking tools
tend lathe
types of wood
design principles
position cross slide of a lathe
use turning tools
wear appropriate protective gear
work safely with machines
quality standards
woodworking processes
turn wood
manipulate wood
wood cuts
types of lathe tools
avoid tear-out in woodworking
Optional & specialised skills
sanding techniques
operate wood sawing equipment
dispose of non-hazardous waste
sand wood
set up the controller of a machine
report defective manufacturing materials
cutting technologies
sawing techniques
check quality of raw materials
meet contract specifications
timber products
distinguish wood quality
record production data for quality control
manufacturing of daily use goods
apply wood finishes
perform machine maintenance
supply machine
monitor automated machines
manufacturing of sports equipment
consult technical resources
keep records of work progress
troubleshoot
inspect quality of products
manufacturing of furniture
identify hazards in the workplace
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.